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Video-Examples of Various Argentine Tango Moves
(German version)

Table of Contents

1. Introductory Remarks

This is a collection of video-examples of Argentine Tango moves I found on youtube. I find it instructive to see how they are actually danced by advanced dancers. That is often quite different from how they are taught. The examples also inspire me to try new moves myself. It would be great, if you, too, find the collection helpful and inspiring for learning Tango.

I recommend to use a flatrate internet connection, because the videos seem to be downloaded anew each time you klick on an example. No idea, why they are not stored in and reused from the cache.

The small images serve as a visual cue and are linked to the youtube videos at the right position, starting about 1 sec before the move in question. At the top you find the name of the dancers and the year when the video was uploaded. Below in red you see the type of music (Tango, Milonga, or Vals) or the language of instruction (English, German, or silence). On the right is given the youtube video ID and the exact time of the move (in the format min:sec.millisec), which can help you jump back to the start of the move, if you want to see it multiple times. At the bottom you see in red the name of the move, and possibly in black above and below the red line the move before and after the main move, respectively. Leaders and followers are indicated by 'x>' and 'o>'. Sometimes you see an additional '3x' or 'Xx', which means three-times or multiple-times. A red frame indicates tutorial videos. The faint images point to example that I find hard to see or redundant, or that follow related example so soon that one usually watches them in one go in any case. I thus recommend to skip them in a first round.

The original collection is written and maintained in German. The descriptions used for the moves are translated from German to English by a program I have written that simply substitutes German by English terms. The descriptions may therefore sound a bit awkward at times, or there might even be a German word left over, because I forgot to add a substitution rule. Maintaining a full English version in addition to the German version is just too much work and error prone.

For copyright reasons I am generally not permitted to show single images from the video as thumbnails. I therefore use the more abstract patterns. They shall help finding videos again you have seen before.

For some videos I have the explicit permission to use thumbnails. These are marked with "© Std. YT. Lic., w. perm." meaning "© Standard YouTube License, with permission from the copyrigth holder".

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2. Axis Instructions

3. Back-Turn-Step

4. Backward-Close-Forward

5. Barrida

Barrida, also called sweep or drag, is a figure where one foot accompanies the foot of the partner such that it looks like a sweep or drag. I distinguish three variants and use the following terms:

  • Sweep The foot of the leader seems to push the foot of the follower across the floor.
  • Drag The foot of the leader seems to pull the foot of the follower across the floor.
  • Lift The foot of the leader seems to carry the foot of the follower through the air.

I write 'seems' because in my oppinion the lead comes from the body and not the foot.

From the literal translations of the Spanish terms I find it natural to take Barrida for the sweep, Arrastre for the drag und Llevada for the lift. But I have not found evidence for that on YouTube. Barrida and Arrastre seem to be used interchangeably, ast least in English and German. Llevada is rarely being used.

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el arrastre (m noun) das Mitziehen dragging     Leo, SpanishDict
Arrastre       From arrastrar - to drag. See Barrida. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
barrer (verb) fegen to sweep     Leo, SpanishDict
barrida (? noun) ? sweep     Leo, SpanishDict
Barrida Schieber     von - barrer - schieben, fegen
Der Mann schiebt den Fuß der Dame und platziert ihn ohne den Kontakt zu verlieren. Barridas werden entweder von der Innen- oder Außenseite des Fußes der Partnerin angesetzt.
Tipp: Die Führung und das Sich-Führen-Lassen kommt nicht aus den Füßen, sondern vom Körper. Die Argentinier lieben Fußball und Tango - bloß nicht zusammen.		 (https://www.tangoschokolade.de/tango-allgemein/73-tangoglossar [2016-04-22 Fri])
Barrida „Feger”     fegende Bewegung; der Fuß des Partners wird mit dem eigenen Fuß bewegt (http://tango-lugo.de/tango-argentino-in-muenchen/tango-lexikon [2016-04-22 Fri])
barrida, la Das Fegen     Den Fuß des Partners aktiv mit dem eigenen Fuß wegschieben. (http://www.tangosueno.de/index.php/tango-glossar.html [2014-07-30 Wed])
barrida (a) barrer       fegen, kehren
eine fegende Bewegung
Ein Fuß des Partners schiebt den anderen Fuß mit und lässt ihn dann frei weiter fliegen. Barridas werden sowohl von dem äußeren als auch von dem inneren Fuss der Tanzpartner ausgeführt.
Siehe auch > Arrastre und > Llevada		 (http://www.sentimiento.de/Tango/Lexi.htm [2016-04-22 Fri])
Barrida   A sweep   a sweeping motion: One partner’s foot sweeps the other’s foot and places it without losing contact. Barridas are done from either the outside or the inside of the foot of the receiving party. The technique is different for the inside and outside barridas. See Arrastre and Llevada. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-04-22 Fri])
Barrida (arrastre)   Dragging One partner sweeps the others foot by displacing it along the floor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
la bicicleta (f noun) das Fahrrad bicycle     Leo, SpanishDict
Bicicleta       Bicycle: A circular movement of the feet led by the man in the vertical plane with the couples feet pressed together as in a barrida. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Bicicleta   Pedaling Movement which resembles pedaling on a bicycle. Induced by the leader placing his foot under or to the side of the follower's foot and lifting and lowering it. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
el empujón (m noun) der Schubs, der Stoß push     Leo, SpanishDict
Empujadita   Small push Displacement of the follower's leg by the leader's leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 2: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
llevar (verb) tragen, mitführen to take, to carry     Leo, SpanishDict
la llevada (f noun) der Übertrag (elec.) carriage     Leo, SpanishDict
Llevada       From llevar - to transport; a carry; to take with: Occurs when the man uses the upper thigh or foot to “carry” the lady’s leg to the next step. Barridas interspersed with walking steps in which the man takes the lady with him across the floor. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])

5.1. Barrida Instructions

5.2. Sweep (Barrida)

5.3. Drag (Barrida)

5.4. Lift (Barrida)

6. Boleo

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voleo Volley(ball) volley     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Voleo       See Boleo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
bolear (verb) (zu)werfen, schleudern to throw     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
boleo (? noun)   throwing     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
adelante vor, vorwärts forward     Leo, SpanishDict
Boleo / Voleo adelante   Front boleo Sharp movement of the leg often interrupted or suspended. The woman's lifts her foot from the floor and it flies to the side and wraps around her standing leg in front of her knee; boleos can be high (alto) or low (bajo). This move is alternatively named boleo and voleo in Spanish. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
atrás nach hinten, zurück backward     Leo, SpanishDict
Boleo / Voleo atrás   Back boleo Sharp movement of the leg often interrupted or suspended initiated typically from a back ocho. The woman's foot lifts from the floor and it flies to the side and wraps around her standing leg at the back of the knee. This move is alternatively named boleo and voleo in Spanish. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
en linea recta geradeaus       Leo
linea (f noun) Linie line     Leo, SpanishDict
Boleo / Voleo en linea   Linear voleo Linear movement resulting in the leg's suspension in the air at the back of (typically) her body. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Boleo / Voleo   Boleo shapes Variants of boleo shape; low and high boleo; linear and circular boleo. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 2: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 3: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Boleo       From bolear - To throw: a boleo may be executed either high or low. Keeping the knees together, with one leg back, swivel and return on the supporting leg with a whipping action of the working leg. Sometimes spelled Voleo. See Latigazo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
latigazo (m noun) Peitschenhieb crack of the whip     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Latigazo       Whipping. Describes a whipping action of the leg as in a boleo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
látigo (m noun) Peitsche whip     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Latigo       The whip; also used to describe the whipping action of the leg in boleos to front or back, when led with energy and speed. See Latigazo and Boleo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
cuatro (m noun) Vier four     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Cuatro       A figure created when the lady flicks her lower leg up the outside of the opposite leg, keeping her knees together, and briefly creating a numeral 4 in profile. This can be led with a sacada or with an arrested rotational lead like a boleo, or it can be used, at the lady’s discretion, in place of a gancho or as an adornment after a gancho. See Amague. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])

6.1. Boleo Instructions

6.2. Forward-Boleo

6.3. Backward-Boleo

6.4. Linear Boleo

7. Change Of Weight

8. Colgada

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colgada (adj) aufgehängt hanging     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Colgada   Colgada shapes Variants of colgadas shape – hip under, straight, and exaggerated "hip under". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 2: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Colgada       A spinning move executed by a couple at the end of an inside barrida in which both dancers lean out away from each other and spin rapidly until the man leads out with a back step. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Colgada   Colgada (Off-axis) Position in which both partners are leaning back, may vary in degree of the tilt and body shape (see colgada shapes). Many fluid and elegant tango figures can be danced in colgada position. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Colgada   Colgada Off-axis move in which woman leans back while being supported by leader's arms. Simple colgadas can be executed during woman's step over leader foot. For variants see colgada shapes: hip-under colgada (picture on the left) describes colgada with woman hips under her rib cage; plank or straight colgada (picture on the right) is when her back tilt is without pronounced bend. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 2: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Colgada   Step over colgada Off-axis move in which woman leans back while being supported by leader's arms. Simple colgadas can be executed during woman's step over leader foot. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Colgada   Side colgada Off-axis move in which woman leans to the side while being supported by leader's arms. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0

8.1. Colgada Instructions

8.2. Linear Colgada

8.3. Single Right-Turned Colgada On Left

8.4. Single Right-Turned Colgada On Right

8.5. Single Left-Turned Colgada On Left

8.6. Single Left-Turned Colgada On Right

8.7. Multiple Left-Turned Colgada

9. Cross

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contrapaso (noun) ? backstep, counterpace     Leo, SpanishDict
Contrapaso       A step produced when you lock one foot behind the other. For instance right foot steps forward, left foot locks behind right. Now right foot steps forward again. This can be done in single or double time, in one instance or repetitively. Also see Rabona and Traspie. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
el cruce (m noun) die Kreuzung, das Kreuzen crossing, intersection     Leo, SpanishDict
cinco (noun) die Fünf five     Leo, SpanishDict
Cruce (cinco)   Cross (regular cross, position five) Crossed left foot in front of the right foot. See also Position 5. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
adelante vor, vorwärts forward     Leo, SpanishDict
Cruce adelante   Front cross see cross Crossed one leg in front of the other (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
atrás nach hinten, zurück backward     Leo, SpanishDict
Cruce atrás   Back cross see cross Crossed one leg in back of the other (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
forzado (adj) erzwungen forced     Leo, SpanishDict
Cruce forzado   Forced cross   Crossed legs – induced by the lead. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Cruzada   the cross   From cruzar - to cross; A cruzada occurs any time a foot is crossed in front of or in back of the other. The lady’s position at 5 of the 8-count basic. May also be called Trabada. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-04-22 Fri])
cruze de la mujer, el Das Kreuzen der Frau     Kreuzen des rechten Fuß der Frau vor ihren linken Fuß, Schritt 5 des paso basico.
Auch als Verb gebraucht: cruzar = kreuzen.		 (http://www.tangosueno.de/index.php/tango-glossar.html [2014-07-30 Wed])
Milonguero Cross       A step in which the man leads the lady to step side left around him, reverses before she completes the step, and leads her back into the cross. Also known as ochos cortados. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Ocho Cortado       Cut eight: change of direction: Occurs when a molinete or an ocho-like movement is stopped and sent back upon itself. Typical in club-style tango where many such brakes are used to avoid collisions. Describes a movement done on either foot, pivoting forward of backward, and going either left or right. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Rabona       A walking step with a syncopated cross. Done forward or backward the dancer steps on a beat, quickly closes the other foot in cruzada, and steps again on the next beat. Adapted from soccer. See Contrapaso and Traspie. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
sobrepaso, el Der Zwischenschritt     1.: Älterer Begriff für das Kreuz der Frau (cruze de la mujer). [C. A. Estévaz (Petroloeo), Bol. d. Tango, Nr 21], [M. Pugliese, Bol. d. Tango Nr. 15]
2.: Kleine Zwischenschritte, die der Mann in doppelter Geschwindigkeit, die Schritte der Frau untermalend, ausführt. Häufig in der Milonga.		 (http://www.tangosueno.de/index.php/tango-glossar.html [2014-07-30 Wed])
Trabada       Another term for cruzada. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Traspie       Cross foot; triple step: A walking step with a syncopated cross. Using two beats of music the dancer does step-cross-step beginning with either foot and moving in any direction. See Contrapaso and Rabona. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])

9.1. Cross Instructions

9.2. Follower Direct Forward-Cross

9.3. Follower Indirect Forward-Cross

9.4. Follower Direct Backward-Cross

9.5. Follower Indirect Backward-Cross

9.6. Leader Direct Forward-Cross

9.7. Leader Indirect Forward-Cross

9.8. Leader Direct Backward-Cross

9.9. Leader Indirect Backward-Cross

10. Cunita

11. Decoration

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Adorno       Adornment; embellishment. See Firulete. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Agujas       Needles: An adornment for the man done with the working foot vertical with the toe into the floor while pivoting inside a molinete. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Agujas   Needle Pointing foot towards the floor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Amague       (from amagar - to make a threatening motion) a feint: An amague is used as an embellishment either led or done on one’s own, and may be used before taking a step. An example of an amague may be a beat (frappé) before taking a step. See Cuatro. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Amagues   Amagues A kick by one foot across in front of the other. May be very small high. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Caricias       Caresses: A gentle stroking with the leg or shoe against some part of the partner's body. They can be subtle or extravagant. See Adorno, Firulete, and Lustrada. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Caricias   Caresses Term describing caress like rubbing thigh, calf, or foot down the follower's body or leader's leg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Castigada       (from castigar - to punish) a punishment: A lofting of the lady's working leg followed by flexing at the knee and caressing the working foot down the outside of the supporting leg. Often done as an adorno prior to stepping forward, as in parada or in ochos. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Chiche       (pl. chiches) Small ornamental beats done around the supporting foot with the working foot in time with the music, either in front or in back as desired. See Adorno, Firulete. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Cuatro   Number four The follower's adornment formed when she crosses and raises her leg in front of the other leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Cuatro       A figure created when the lady flicks her lower leg up the outside of the opposite leg, keeping her knees together, and briefly creating a numeral 4 in profile. This can be led with a sacada or with an arrested rotational lead like a boleo, or it can be used, at the lady’s discretion, in place of a gancho or as an adornment after a gancho. See Amague. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Dibujo       Drawing; sketch: A dibujo is done by drawing circles or other small movements on the floor with one’s toe. See Firulete, Lapiz and Rulo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Fanfarron       A rhythmic tapping or stomping of the foot in time with the music for dramatic and emotional effect. Boisterous behavior. See Golpecitos. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Firulete       An adornment; a decoration; an embellishment: Complicated or syncopated movements which the dancer uses to demonstrate their skill and to interpret the music. See Adorno and Lapiz. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Golpecitos       Little toe taps: Rhythmic tapping done with a flat foot on the ball or underside of the toe as an adorno. See Fanfarron and Zapatazo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Golpes       Toe taps: With a tilted foot tap the floor with the toe and allow the lower leg to rebound keeping the knees together. See Picados and Punteo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Lapiz       Pencil: Tracing of circular motions on the floor with the toe or inside edge of the working foot, while turning or waiting on the supporting foot. These may vary from small adornments done while marking time to large sweeping arcs which precede the lady as she moves around the man in molinete. See Dibujo, Firulete and Rulo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Lapiz   Lapiz (pencil) Leader is pivoting with his leg extended and foot and toes pointing towards floor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Lustrada   Polishing (shoe shine) Rubbing shoe or foot up and down partner's pants or leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Lustrada       From lustrar - to shine or polish; the shoe shine: A stroking of the man’s pant leg with a shoe. May be done by the lady or by the man to himself but is never done to the lady. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Picados       A flicking upward of the heel when turning or stepping forward. Usually done as an advanced embellishment to ochos or when walking forward. See Golpes. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Punteo       Point; with the point; peck: Rhythmic toe taps to the floor done with the toe, or point, of the shoe while the foot is moving over the floor in a sweeping movement as in boleo or planeo. See Golpes. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Planeo   Planeo Pivoting on one leg with the other leg stretched out. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Rulo       A curl: Used frequently at the end of molinete when the man, executing a lapiz or firulete ahead of the lady, curls his foot in around the lady and extends it quickly to touch the her foot. An older term for lapiz. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Toque   Touch   Short touch of the leader's instep by the follower's foot. (see also golpecitos) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Zapatazo       Shoe taps: A dancer taps their own shoes together. See Adorno, Fanfarron, and Golpecitos. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
    Taps Quick taps done between steps or during a pause. Can be done by leader or follower. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
    Stork   See Calesita. Not used often or much recommended but refers to a position of the lady where the working leg is held with the lower leg lifted and horizontal in a figure four, or cuatro, position. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])

12. Embrace

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Abrazo       The embrace; a hug; or dance position. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Abrazo cerrado   V-shape close embrace (Salon and tango nuevo) The dancers' chests are closer to each other than their hips, and often there is contact at about the level of the chest (the contact point differing, depending on the height of the leader and the closeness of the embrace). In close embrace, the leader and the follower's chests are in contact and they are dancing with their heads touching or very near each other. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Abrazo abierto   Open embrace (Tango nuevo, salon) In open embrace, there can be as much space as desired between the partners, but there should always be complete contact along the embracing arms to give optimum communication. Argentine tango dancers do not hold their upper bodies arched away from each other; each partner is over their own axis. Whether open or closed, a tango embrace is not rigid, but relaxed, like a hug. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Apilado (estilo milonguero, estilo del centro [de Buenos Aires])   Square close embrace (Style milonguero) Milonguero style of embrace is danced in closed position, chest-to-chest, with the partners leaning – or appearing to lean – slightly toward each other to allow space for the feet to move. The follower's left arm position on the leader's shoulder is a style issue. It originates and is used in crowded milongas where there is so much people that you're literally dancing in "square". In those places the lifted arm avoids touching and accidentally hurting other people during turns. Close embrace, no V-shape. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Tango al reves, doble frente   Reverse embrace (Tango salon and nuevo) Reverse embrace where both partners face the same direction; it is now used only occasionally to perform tango figures (see doble frente). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Pareja tomada   Practice embrace Both holding arms in practice position. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Pareja tomada   Practice embrace She holds his arms in practice position. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Pareja tomada   Practice embrace Holding him in "tea kettle" position. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Pareja tomada   Practice embrace Holding each other. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Doble frente   Moving together in one direction. The woman is in front of the man (see tango al reves style). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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12.1. Closed Embrace Instructions

12.2. Open Embrace Instructions

12.3. Closed Embrace

12.4. Open Embrace

12.5. No Embrace

12.6. Basket-Position

12.7. Shadow-Position

12.8. Unusual Embrace

13. Enganche [see also Gancho, Piernazo, Pulpeada]

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engancharse (verb) hängenbleiben to get hooked     Leo, SpanishDict
el enganche (m noun) (Anhänger-)Kupplung coupling, hitching up, hook     Leo, SpanishDict
enganche       1. Kleiner > gancho um das eigene Bein
2. gancho der Frau um das hintere Bein des Partners		 (http://www.sentimiento.de/Tango/Lexi.htm [2016-04-22 Fri])
Enganche       Ganchos are steps where one partner (often the follower) kicks under the other's leg and enganches are steps where one partner (again normally the follower) wraps one leg around the partner's leg. They are very emblematic to tango and most non tango dancers will think tango is what these steps are about. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEYu8LKElY8 [2016-12-31 Sat])
Enganche       Similar to ganchos, enganches are also steps where the followers hooks her leg under the leader's and kicks behind him. Leaders can do it too, although it's more rare. However, the energy for these steps is circular, which creates a softer move. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0fGO0UrYh0 [2016-12-31 Sat])
Enganche   Leg wrap One or both dancers wrap his or her leg around their partner's leg. This wrapping is often sustained or frozen for a moment in time. See also gancho and high leg wrap. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Enganche       Hooking; coupling; the little hook: Occurs when a partner wraps a leg around the other’s leg, or uses a foot to catch and hold the other’s foot or ankle. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])

13.1. Enganche Instructions

13.2. Dynamic Enganche

13.3. Walk-Through Enganche

13.4. Wrapping Enganche

14. Enrosque

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enroscarse (verb) sich winden to coil up     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Enrosque       From enroscar - to coil or twist: While the lady dances a molinete, the man pivots on his supporting foot, hooking or coiling the working leg behind or around in front of the supporting leg. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Enrosque   Twist Leader or follower is pivoting and twists his or her legs in corkscrew action. Often initiated with needle (aguja) position of a foot. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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14.1. Enrosque Instructions

14.2. Enrosque

15. Expansion

16. Gancho [see also Engache, Piernazo, Pulpeada]

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el gancho (m noun) Haken hook     Leo, SpanishDict
Gancho Haken     das Spielbein umhakt das Bein des Partners. (http://tango-lugo.de/tango-argentino-in-muenchen/tango-lexikon [2016-04-22 Fri])
Gancho Haken     entsteht bei sehr engen gegenläufigen Schritten, wobei das Bein frei schwingt, um dann wieder auszufedern (http://www.sentimiento.de/Tango/Lexi.htm#gan [2016-04-22 Fri])
Gancho, el Der Haken     Beinhaken. Das Spielbein schwingt um ein Bein des Partners und umhakt es dabei.
Ein gancho kann passiv (durch die Frau) und aktiv (durch die Frau oder den Mann) getanzt werden.		 (http://www.tangosueno.de/index.php/tango-glossar.html [2014-07-30 Wed])
Gancho       Ganchos are steps where one partner (often the follower) kicks under the other's leg and enganches are steps where one partner (again normally the follower) wraps one leg around the partner's leg. They are very emblematic to tango and most non tango dancers will think tango is what these steps are about. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEYu8LKElY8 [2016-12-31 Sat])
Gancho   Hook   Occurs when a dancer hooks a leg sharply around and in contact with their partners leg by flexing the knee and releasing. May be performed to the inside or outside of either leg and by either partner. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-04-22 Fri])
Gancho   Gancho (hook) One dancer hooks her or his leg around their partner's leg. See also enganche. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Gancho   Overturned gancho (gancho nuevo) The follower places her leg between the leader's legs. This move can be lead from overturned back ocho. See also enganche. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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16.1. Gancho Instructions

16.2. Follower Hook-Gancho

16.3. Follower Turn-Gancho

16.4. Follower Backward-Gancho

16.5. Follower Double-Gancho

16.6. Leader Hook-Gancho

17. Kick

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la patada (f noun) Tritt kick     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Patada       A kick. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Patada   Kick Kick between legs (by man or woman). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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18. Lift (Figure)

19. Molinete

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Giro   Turn   Turn: A turning step or figure. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Giro   Turn Giro is a turning step of the follower around the leader's axis (called the molinete). A common name for this figure is the "grapevine", alternating front and back steps connected by a side step. It is composed of several steps which complete a circle. One of the most common variants is composed of 4 steps (forward step, open step, back step, open step). Sequence of giro steps can follow square or be executed in circular motion (vals). Variants may include just 3 steps around the leader. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Giro   Turn (open step) Open step. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Giro   Turn (back step) Back step. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Giro   Turn (open step) Open step. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Media Luna   Half moon   A sweeping circular motion of the leg similar to a ronde in ballroom but always danced in contact with the floor, never lofted. Usually danced by the lady and often led with a sacada to the lady’s leg. May be used to bring the lady to an inside gancho. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Media Luna   A half giro (half moon) see giro 180 degree part of giro. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Media Vuelta   A half turn see giro 180 turn. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Media Vuelta   Half turn   Half turn, literally: Usually done when the man’s right foot and the lady’s left foot are free. The man steps forward outside right (3 of 8-count basic), leading the lady to step back left and collect, then side right across his center, and forward left around him as he shifts weight first to his center, then onto his right foot as he then pivots on both feet ½ turn with his partner, the lady pivoting on her left foot. Media Vuelta is used by itself to change direction or maneuver on the dance floor and as an entrance to many combinations. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Molinete   Molinete see giro The molinete translates as "mill" and it is the part of the mill in the center, the axis. In tango, it is the leader's step, accompanying the follower's giro or grapevine (see giro). In the molinete, the leader pivots on ball of their foot, so that the foot stays behind the body and the follower stays close. The leader may either pivot on one foot or two feet or alternate feet in time to the music, while staying on the ball of foot. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Molinete       Windmill; wheel: A figure in which the lady dances a grapevine on a circumference around the man, stepping side-back-side-forward using forward and back ocho technique and footwork, as the man pivots at the center of the figure. This is a very common figure in tango which challenges both the man and the lady to maintain good posture, balance, and technique in order to perform it well. One of the central codes of tango. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Molinete con Sacadas       An exciting and more complicated form of molinete in which the man steps into the lady’s space, displacing her leg with his, and pivots on a new center to face her as she continues around him. Many combinations are possible. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Vueltas   Vueltas   Circular movements such as "marionette" (but not giro). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])

19.1. Molinete Instructions

19.2. Molinete

20. Ocho

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Ocho   Ocho See back ocho and forward ocho. A figure "eight" traced on the floor by the follower's feet. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Ocho adelante   Forward ocho (front ocho) Two forward cross steps. Feet tracing a figure "eight" on the floor by the follower's feet when she walks forward. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Ocho atrás   Back ocho Two backward cross steps. Feet tracing a figure "eight" on the floor by the follower's feet when she walks back. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Ocho cortado   Cut ocho   Sudden change of direction leading the follower to cross during her forward walk. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Ocho Cortado       Cut eight: change of direction: Occurs when a molinete or an ocho-like movement is stopped and sent back upon itself. Typical in club-style tango where many such brakes are used to avoid collisions. Describes a movement done on either foot, pivoting forward of backward, and going either left or right. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Ocho milonguero   Non-pivot ocho (lazy ocho)   Ochos led and followed without substantial torso and hip pivoting. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
    Backward cross step   Back step with one leg crossing in the back of the other leg. [See Forward cross step] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
    Forward cross step Forward step with one leg crossing in front of the other leg. The movement begins with leg projection and turning of a foot towards the direction of the pivot, transfer of weight to active foot, pivot. This sequence is part of the forward ocho. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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20.1. Ocho Instructions

20.2. Follower Forward-Ocho

20.3. Follower Backward-Ocho

20.4. Follower Over-Turned Backward-Ocho

20.5. Ocho Cortado

21. Parada

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Corte       Cut: In tango, corte means cutting the music either by syncopating, or by holding for several beats. May refer to a position in which the torso is erect over a flexed supporting leg with the working leg extended forward to a pointe with the knees together which the man assumes when touching the lady’s foot with his in parada. The lady moves to the same position from parada as the man closes over her working foot in mordida, and pivots on her supporting foot in this position whenever the man leads an outside barrida. May also refer to a variety of dramatic poses featuring erect posture, flexed supporting legs, and extended dance lines by both dancers, used as a finale. See Cuartas. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Freno       To stop and hold; brake. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Parada       From parar - to stop; a stop: The man stops the lady, usually as she steps crossing back in back ochos or molinete, with pressure inward at the lady’s back and at her balance hand and with a slight downward thrust, preventing further movement. When properly led the lady stops with her feet extended apart, front and back, and her weight centered. The man may extend his foot to touch her forward foot as an additional cue and element of style or he may pivot and step back to mirror her position (fallaway). (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Parada   Parada (stop) The leader halts the motion of the follower's turning by placing his foot close to her foot. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Pausa       Pause; wait: Hold a position or pose for two or more beats of music. See Titubeo. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Titubeo       Hesitation. See Pausa. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
    Traps, catches Leg traps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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22. Passada

23. Pendulum-Step

24. Piernazo [see also Engache, Gancho, Pulpeada]

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piernazo ? ?     Leo, SpanishDict
Piernazo   High leg wrap Wrap or caress by follower's leg raised up high and touching the partner's waist or legs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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25. Pivot

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Calesita (f) Karussell carousel, merry-go-round     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Calesita   Carousel Carousel; the merry-go-round: A figure in which the man places the lady on one foot with a lifting action of his frame and then dances around her while keeping her centered over, and pivoting on, her supporting leg. Sometimes referred to as the Stork when the lady’s leg is lifted in the cuatro position.   (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Calesita   Carousel Circular movement in which the leader pivots the follower around.   (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Planeo (m) Gleitflug gliding     PONS: spanisch - deutsch, SpanishDict
Planeo   Planeo Pivoting on one leg with the other leg stretched out. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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25.1. Pivot Instructions

25.2. Pivot

26. Pose

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Corte       Cut: In tango, corte means cutting the music either by syncopating, or by holding for several beats. May refer to a position in which the torso is erect over a flexed supporting leg with the working leg extended forward to a pointe with the knees together which the man assumes when touching the lady’s foot with his in parada. The lady moves to the same position from parada as the man closes over her working foot in mordida, and pivots on her supporting foot in this position whenever the man leads an outside barrida. May also refer to a variety of dramatic poses featuring erect posture, flexed supporting legs, and extended dance lines by both dancers, used as a finale. See Cuartas. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Cuartas       Poses: Dance lines struck and held as dramatic flourishes at the end of a song. Large dramatic ones are used for stage or fantasia dancing, smaller softer versions occasionally in Salon style, and not used in Milonguero style at all. See Corte. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
    Open legs Dramatic final ending figure of tango with the follower's open legs. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Corte   Bow (break, cut, stop) Bow or break in the movements. Corte has also meaning of tango with embellishments as opposed to tango without them (see quebrada). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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27. Projection

28. Promenade

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Americana   Promenade (sweetheart walk) Walking by facing the same direction and stepping forward. This resembles a walk in the park by sweethearts (except they may hold their hands together whereas in tango the embrace is preserved). This walk can be initiated by salida Americana. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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29. Pulpeada [see also Engache, Gancho, Piernazo]

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el pulpo (m noun) Krake octopus     Leo, SpanishDict
Pulpeadas   Leg entanglements "sticky sacadas"   Class of trapped sacadas, wrapped sacadas, and carried (sp. llevada) ganchos. Named after Norberto Esbrez. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])

29.1. Pulpeada Instructions

29.2. Pulpeada

30. Punto

30.1. Punto Instructions

31. Rebote

31.1. Backward-Rebote

31.2. Side-Rebote

31.3. Forward-Rebote

32. Sacada

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Desplazamiento       Displacement: Displacing the partner’s leg or foot using one’s own leg or foot. See Sacada. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Entrada       Entrance: Occurs when a dancer steps forward or otherwise enters the space between their partners legs without displacement. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Pulpeadas   Leg entanglements "sticky sacadas"   Class of trapped sacadas, wrapped sacadas, and carried (sp. llevada) ganchos. Named after Norberto Esbrez. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Sacada       The most common term for a displacement of a leg or foot by the partner’s leg or foot. Occurs when a dancer places their foot or leg against a leg of their partner and transfers weight to their leg so that it moves into the space of and displaces the partner’s leg. See Desplazamiento. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Sacada (entrada)   Shallow sacada (sacada, insert) Leader's leg replaces partner's unweighted leg position. Entrada doesn't influence movement of the follower's leg. This movement is called entrada or sacada in Spanish depending on instructor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Sacada (quite)   Deep sacada (sacada) Displacement of partner's unweighted leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Sacada   Back sacada Displacement of partner's unweighted leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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32.1. Sacada Instructions

32.2. Leader Forward-Sacada

32.3. Leader Backward-Sacada

32.4. Leader Side-Sacada

32.5. Follower Forward-Sacada

32.6. Follower Backward-Sacada

32.7. Follower Side-Sacada

33. Sandwich

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Mordida       From morder: to bite; the little bite: One partner’s foot is sandwiched or trapped between the other partner’s feet. If the other partner’s feet are also crossed it may be referred to as Reverse Mordida. Sometimes called Sandwiche or Sanguchito. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Mordida Alto       A variation of mordida in which a dancer catches a partners knee between both of their own. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Sandwiche       See Mordida. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Sanguchito       See Mordida. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Mordida (sandwich, sanguche, sanguchito)   Sandwich The leader places both feet on either side of the follow foot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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34. Skip

35. Small Fast Steps

36. Solo-Turn

37. Soltada

38. Split

39. Step-Over

39.1. Forward Step-Over

39.2. Backward Step-Over

40. Turn

40.1. Progressive Right-Turn

40.2. Progressive Left-Turn

41. Volcada

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Volcada       from Volcar - to tip-over or capsize; a falling step: The leader causes the follower to tilt or lean forward and fall off her axis before he catches her again. The process produces a beautiful leg drop from her. The movement requires the support of a close embrace. (http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html [2016-05-01 Sun])
Carpa, Apile, Apilado, Volcada   Apile (volcada) (Off-axis) Position in which both partners are leaning forward, may vary in degree of the tilt or shape. Many fluid and elegant tango figures can be danced in volcada position. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Volcada   Volcada Off-axis move in which the woman leans forward and does forward or back cross or decorative figures with her legs. Volcadas can be done in open and close embrace. In case of closed embrace she is supported by the leader's torso. In open embrace the leader's arm provides support for the suspension. See also apile. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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    Volcada (suspended) Off-axis move in which the woman leans forward and her legs are opened and extended. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
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Volcada con adorno   Side volcada Off-axis move in which the woman leans forward to the man's side. She can do decorations with her leg. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Volcada   "Armpit" volcada Off-axis move in which the woman leans forward to the man's side. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Argentine_tango [2016-04-22 Fri])
Bild 1: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0
Bild 2: (Piotr Cirrus, 2011, Wikimedia) © CC BY-SA 3.0

41.1. Volcada Instructions

41.2. Volcada

42. Walk

42.1. Walk Instructions

42.2. Walk

43. Weaver-Step

43.1. Weaver-Step Instructions

43.2. Weaver-Step

Author: Laurenz Wiskott

Created: 2024-08-03 Sat 10:11

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