tango
Sharp, passionate ballroom
Tango is a dramatic partner dance that originated in Argentina, characterized by close embrace, intricate footwork, and sudden pauses.
The music accompanying this dance is also called tango.
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, tango represents the letter T.
The phrase it takes two to tango means both parties share responsibility for a situation—you can't dance alone.
Argentine social dance
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- ochoSpanish for eight
- abrazoAffectionate clasp between people
- followerOne who supports another
leader · close embrace · pivot · dissociation · sequins · ballroom · competition
Southern cone republic
- Buenos AiresArgentina's largest city
- milongaArgentine social dance
- Golden AgeLegendary period of perfection
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
nostalgia · heritage · tradition · immigrants · national identity · gauchos · social fabric · ritual
Argentine social dance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- phrasingManner of expressing something
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
cadence · orchestra · concertina · counterpoint · interlude
Hold closely in arms
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- followGo behind another
- partnerOne who shares activity
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
chemistry · attunement · improvisation · musicality · dialogue · nonverbal · sensitivity · trust
Skilled lower-limb movement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- postureBody position, alignment
- axisRotation reference line
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
dissociation · pivot · embellishment · adornment · precision · alignment · coordination · execution
Intense emotional warmth
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- desireIntense wanting
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
intensity · sensuality · romance · seduction · fire · heartbreak · drama · emotion
milonga
Argentine social dance
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- ochoSpanish for eight
- abrazoAffectionate clasp between people
follower · leader · close embrace · pivot · dissociation · sequins · ballroom · competition
Argentina
Southern cone republic
- Buenos AiresArgentina's largest city
- milongaArgentine social dance
- Golden AgeLegendary period of perfection
cabaret · nostalgia · heritage · tradition · immigrants · national identity · gauchos · social fabric · ritual · festival
milonga
Argentine social dance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- phrasingManner of expressing something
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
melody · cadence · orchestra · concertina · counterpoint · interlude
embrace
Hold closely in arms
rapport · chemistry · attunement · improvisation · musicality · dialogue · nonverbal · sensitivity · trust · responsiveness
footwork
Skilled lower-limb movement
balance · dissociation · pivot · embellishment · adornment · precision · alignment · coordination · execution · finesse
ardor
Intense emotional warmth
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- desireIntense wanting
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
yearning · intensity · sensuality · romance · seduction · fire · heartbreak · drama · emotion · fervor
- danceballet, breaking, folk dances, b-boying, folk dance
- music genresblues, pop, jazz, rock, classical
- ArgentinaBuenos Aires, Messi, Patagonia, mate, Andes
- dancesballet, waltz, salsa, hula, polka
- Latin AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Cuba
- Latin American culturesamba, cumbia, mariachi, ceviche, empanadas
tangowaltz
Dance in three-quarter time
Viennese waltz · square dance · line dance · polka · minuet
tangowaltz
Dance in three-quarter time
minuet · cotillion · country dance · square dance · line dance
- it takes two to tangoBoth parties bear responsibility
- whiskey tango foxtrotSpelled-out profane exclamation
- whisky tango foxtrotRadio-spelled profane disbelief
- Argentine tangoSensual partnered dance from Buenos Aires
- tango showStaged Argentine dance entertainment
- horizontal tangoSlang for intercourse