How to dance the tango
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic of tango music?
A) Fast and frantic
B) Simple and repetitive
C) Passionate and melancholic
D) Upbeat and cheerful
  • 2. In tango, who traditionally leads the dance?
A) The man
B) Depends on the song
C) They alternate
D) The woman
  • 3. What is the basic tango step often called?
A) The Walk
B) The Hop
C) The Glide
D) The Slide
  • 4. What is 'abrazo' in tango referring to?
A) The dance venue
B) The embrace
C) The footwork
D) The music style
  • 5. What is a common feature of tango footwork?
A) Close connection to the floor
B) Jumping
C) High kicks
D) Spinning
  • 6. What is 'milonga'?
A) A tango music genre
B) A tango step
C) A tango dance event
D) A type of tango shoe
  • 7. What does 'cabeceo' mean in tango?
A) A type of tango music
B) A nod of invitation to dance
C) A dance competition style
D) A specific foot movement
  • 8. What is 'parada'?
A) A high kick
B) A specific type of music
C) Stopping the follower's movement
D) A quick turn
  • 9. What is 'gancho'?
A) A type of shoe
B) A hand gesture
C) A hooking leg movement
D) A type of embrace
  • 10. What is the purpose of 'lead' in tango?
A) To memorize steps
B) To guide the follower
C) To impress the audience
D) To show off
  • 11. What does 'following' require?
A) Memorizing steps
B) Anticipating the lead
C) Ignoring the lead
D) Responsiveness to the lead
  • 12. Which country is tango most closely associated with?
A) Spain
B) Argentina
C) France
D) Italy
  • 13. What is the role of improvisation in tango?
A) Important for creativity
B) Strictly forbidden
C) Only for professionals
D) discouraged
  • 14. What type of shoes are recommended for tango?
A) Sneakers
B) Rubber soled shoes
C) Leather soled shoes
D) Barefoot
  • 15. What is the importance of posture in tango?
A) Not very important
B) Essential for balance and connection
C) Only important for competitions
D) Only important for the leader
  • 16. What is 'cortina'?
A) A specific tango song
B) A short musical break between tango sets
C) A type of tango step
D) Tango dance costume
  • 17. What should the follower focus on during a tango?
A) Memorizing steps in advance
B) Looking around the room
C) Planning the next steps
D) Maintaining connection with the leader
  • 18. What is the typical tempo of traditional tango music?
A) Moderate to slow
B) Very fast
C) Extremely fast
D) Very slow
  • 19. What is 'salida basica'?
A) A finishing position
B) A complicated step
C) The basic starting position
D) A musical term
  • 20. What is 'voleo'?
A) A hand gesture
B) A type of tango shoe
C) A type of music
D) A sweeping leg movement
  • 21. Why is communication important in Tango?
A) To tell jokes
B) Not Important
C) To ensure smooth movement
D) To decide on the next steps audibly
  • 22. What is a 'Tanda' in Tango?
A) A specific Tango step sequence
B) A type of Tango costume
C) A single Tango lesson
D) A set of similar songs played one after the other
  • 23. What is the main instrument in most Tango orchestras?
A) Violin
B) Guitar
C) Piano
D) Bandoneon
  • 24. What is the proper attire for dancing Tango in a Milonga?
A) Strictly formal attire
B) Gym Clothes
C) Casual Clothes
D) Comfortable and appropriate for dancing
  • 25. What is the 'cross system' in Tango?
A) Both cross to the right
B) Is not a thing in Tango
C) The leader steps outside the follower's space
D) Cross only to the left
  • 26. What is the difference between Tango Salon and Tango Nuevo?
A) Is no difference
B) Salon is fast, Nuevo is slow
C) Salon is only for old people, Nuevo for young
D) Salon is traditional, Nuevo is more experimental
  • 27. What should you consider regarding the dance floor?
A) Ignore the other couples
B) Dance anywhere you want
C) Follow the line of dance, be aware of others
D) Cut off others
  • 28. What is 'arrastre'?
A) A quick run
B) A spin
C) Dragging the follower's foot
D) A jump
  • 29. What is the importance of musicality in Tango?
A) Ignoring the music
B) Not needed
C) Only important for professionals
D) Understanding and responding to the music
  • 30. Which city is considered the birthplace of Tango?
A) Madrid
B) Paris
C) Buenos Aires
D) Rome
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