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The Basics (I)
Here are the first 10 hints:
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And now the explanations:
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- It's more about listening than it is about dancing.
- There are three steps (just three): forwards, backwards and sideways.
- There are two roles: leader and follower.
- There are three Tango rhythms: the Tango (classical), the Milonga and the Tango Waltz; the "New Tango" or "Tango Nuevo" can also be seen as a separate branch.
- Tango is usually danced in a ring, following (and respecting) a counter clockwise direction.
- The embrace is arguably the most important feature of the dance. It can be open or closed.
- Most of the time, Tango dancers have all their weight on one foot, whose choice is not (entirely) random.
- There is (surprisingly) such a thing as a "basic step", or "basico".
- There are two dancing systems - parallel and crossed.
- There are many great teachers of Tango touring the world, from which you can learn new tricks.
And now the explanations: