Tango

Lesson Summary
Tango, a sensual ballroom dance that began in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, in the early twentieth century, is one of the most interesting dances.
It is typically done by a man and a woman, expressing romance through their synchronized movements.
Tango was originally performed only by women, but as it moved outside Buenos Aires, it evolved into a
dance for couples.
Its music has become one of the best of all music genres globally, and early tango forms substantially
affected how we dance today.
This was first introduced to the New World by Spanish settlers.
Motivation Question
Tango is earthy and dramatic.
Although walking movements dominate, Tango walks, having a "stalking" or "sneaking" character, are
unlike the walks of other ballroom dances.
Movements are sometimes slow and slithery, and other times sharp and staccato, such as a quick foot
flick or a sharp head snap to promenade position.
Tango has the same counter-clockwise flow of movement around the dance floor, but with a lesser
sense of urgency in comparison to the smoother and more continuous ballroom dances.
Discussion
About Tango
1. Tango is a dance with a quick staccato feel, striking foot action, and dramatic snapping turns of the
head.
Tango was born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the late nineteenth century.
It became a popular dance before World War I but was later banned in the United States due to its
scandalous reputation.
2. The Tango was introduced to the New World by Spanish
3. In 1910, Tango began gaining popularity in New York.
4.Tango has grown in popularity in recent years, as indicated by the numerous films based on the dance.
5Tango is included in several films, including Scent of a Woman, Take the Lead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, True
Lies, Shall We Dance, and Frida.
6. Argentine Tango is far more intimate than modern Tango and lends itself nicely to dancing in small
groups.
7. Several other different styles of lango exist, each with its flair.
8. Most of the dance forms involve an open embrace, in which the couple has space between their
bodies, or a close embrace, in which the couple is closely joined at either the chest or the hip
area.
9. Many people are familiar with "ballroom tango," which is distinguished by powerful, dramatic head
snaps.
Tango Timing
Tango is danced in a 2/4 time signature.
There are several ways to count tango. We can count the beats one through eight beats, the slows, and
quicks, or spell the word T-A-N-G-O. If your words using slow (S) and quicks (Q), remember, a slow is
equal to two beats and a quick is equal to one beat.
Tango music has become one of the best of all music genres globally, and early tango forms substantially
affected how we dance today.
The initial tango music aspect was the absence of wind instruments and percussion.
Tango music can be performed by a guitar quartet, guitar duo and bandoneon (important instrument),
bandoneon trio, piano, and bass.
Tangos are also played on the flute, violin, cello, and viola.
or 32 beats per minute.
Tango is performed to a rhythmic style of music with either
Dance Steps
1. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk - SS
2. Progressive Side Step - QQS
3. Natural Rock Turn - SQQS QQS
4. Progressive Link - QQ
5. Open Promenade - SQQS
6. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk to PP - SS
7. Closed Promenade - SQQS
8. Back Corte - SQQS
9. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk - SS
10. Basic Reverse Turn - QQS QQS
Legend: S- Slow, Q-Quick, LF-Left Foot, RF-Right Foot
Learning Tasks/Activities
1.
Make your own choreography or routine using the Tango dance steps introduced. Use the correct
accompaniment. Record your performance in a video recorder. You will be graded based on the rubrics
below:
100
The student demonstrates EXEMPLARY dance technique and performance/ effort qualities.
90
Thestudentdemonstrates ACCOMPLISHED dance technique and performance/ effort qualities.
80
The student demonstrates PROFICIENT dance technique and performance/ effort qualities.
70
The student demonstrates DEVELOPING dance technique and performance/ effort qualities. The student
performs task with little energy, is reluctant to try new activities and needs some prompts throughout
the performance.
60
The student demonstrates BEGINNING dance technique and performance/ effort qualities. The student
is often off task, is unable to control behavior and needs frequent prompts throughout the performance.
50
The student demonstrates MINIMAL dance technique and performance/ effort qualities.
The student was unable to control behavior throughout the performance.

0
The student DID NOT ATTEMPT to participate.

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Lesson Summary

Tango, a sensual ballroom dance that began in Buenos Aires,

This was first introduced to the New World by Spanish settlers.

Tango is earthy and dramatic.

2. The Tango was introduced to the New World by Spanish

3. In 1910, Tango began gaining popularity in New York.

or 32 beats per minute.

Tango is performed to a rhythmic style of music with either

1. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk - SS

2. Progressive Side Step - QQS

3. Natural Rock Turn - SQQS QQS

5. Open Promenade - SQQS

6. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk to PP - SS

7. Closed Promenade - SQQS

8. Back Corte - SQQS

9. Two walks - LF Walk & RF Walk - SS

10. Basic Reverse Turn - QQS QQS

Legend: S- Slow, Q-Quick, LF-Left Foot, RF-Right Foot

Thestudentdemonstrates ACCOMPLISHED dance technique and performance/ effort qualities.

The student was unable to control behavior throughout the performance.

The student DID NOT ATTEMPT to participate.

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