Argentine Tango Steps
The Sweep or Drag (Barrida or Arrastre)
This uniquely tango step requires the leader to use one of his feet to move the follower’s foot using a…
Argentine Tango Steps
El Lapiz (or The Pencil) and Enrosque (Screw or Thread)
The Spanish word Lápiz translates into English as Pencil and the Spanish word Enrosque translates into English as ‘Screw’ or…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Argentine Tango Embrace
In Argentine tango, the dancers’ chests are closer to each other than their hips are, and sometimes there is gentle…
Argentine Tango Steps
Paseo Enlezado
Paseo Enlezado The Paseo Elezado or Intertwined Step: Step 1 – Right Back by the leader, Step 2 – Left…
Argentine Tango Steps
The Salida
An Argentine Tango pattern that indicates a beginning of a move is called a Salida. The literal translation in Spanish…
