The Dancers' Dance: Tango Play "Ab-Astor" Tango Tango originated in Argentina during the 19th century. It was traditionally danced in disreputable sections of the cities in "Roadhouse" type places as they are known in USA. In 1910, Rudolph Valentino brought the Tango to the United States and it instantly gained in popularity. The "stuccato" action of the music and "attitude" of the dancers make for a most dramatic, passionate, even "hostile" appearance of the dance. "Tango Argentine" Argentine Tango is a more intensely intimate form of Tango where the couple dances cheek to cheek, using intricate, intertwining leg actions and fast foot flicks, giving the Argentine Tango a very "love/hate" look and feel. Both Salon Tango and Argentine Tango are favored by dancers and popular the world over.         Basic Tango: (Walk-walk-Tan~go close - 5 beats to one measure) View Tango Pose Lady's Part-Basic Step: Beginning with right foot: - 3 steps back, left foot to left - close with right foot Gentleman's Part-Basic Step: Beginning with left foot: - 3 steps forward, right foot to right - close with left foot Assume partner position and dance the measure. Glossary of Tango Terms P a g e s ChaChaCha|Charleston|Fox Trot|Disco Hustle|Irish Jig Mambo|Merengue|Rhumba|Samba|Swing|Twist|Viennese Waltz Champion Leader|International Dance Encarta|Spotlight Who am I ?|Main Page|Guestbook Tango dancing honors and awards go without whatever exception to: My kid brother Karl ! Page Design by Monique © all rights reserved.