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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Argentine Tango Dance Terms



Arrastre Dragging


Barrida A sweep







Boleo A quick flick of the lower leg







Cabeceo Dance invitation by eye & head movements







Colgadas Hangs







Candombe African origin music/dance







Corte A cut







Cruzada To cross







Enrosque A twist







Gancho Hook







Golpecitos Little toe taps







Golpes Toe taps







Guapo Handsome







Giro A turn







Lapiz Pencil







Milonga A place to dance tango







Milonga Cheerful dance related to the tango







Milonguero Frequent dancer







Molinete Fan







Ocho A figure eight







Parada A stop







Practica Practice session







Sacada A displacement of the leg or foot







Salida Exit or Start







Traspie Triple step







Tanda A set of dance music







Rulo Curl







Valtz Argentine waltz







Volcada Falling step (to tip over)

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