Tango

Music: Danced in 4/4 timing, the music has 4 strong, recurring, even beats. There is an accent on the first beat of each bar. The music is played staccato style and imparts a sense of strength and drama to the dancers.

Characteristics: The hold is very different from the other dances, with the lady’s left arm under the man’s right, which creates a firmer, more compact hold for a quick reaction from the lady. There is no rise and fall in this dance and weight is transferred from foot to foot with a fast, staccato action, progressing around the floor in a counter-clockwise direction. Closed dance position is generally maintained at the initial level but becomes more open as the dancer progresses. This dance should not be confused with the Argentine Tango.

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