Level 1 Tango

TG 100     Introduction to TANGO  ==============

TG 100.1  Preparation  ---------------------------------------------------

Prerequisite: Prefer knowledge of Phase 2 Two Step (though not necessary).

TG 100.2  American Tango  ---------------------------------------------

Setting the mood for American Tango
American Tango adopted features of both Argentine and
International (or English) Tango. It is the simplest of the tango styles. 

TG 101  Intro to Round Dance--Tango  ======================

         For Room Alignment, Round Dance basic steps: Round Dance Tango Basics

Footwork for American Tango
When walking forward, use "heel lead."
TG 102  Standard (basic) Tango Step  =======================

STANDARD FIGURE:
    Walk 2; Tango Draw;  

Because the Man will eventually be leading with the force of his right shoulder,
the line of travel tends to curve toward his left.

DIAGRAM. 
Spoken cue: Walk 2; Tango Draw;

Timing for the Tango standard step WALK 2; TANGO DRAW

The cue WALK 2 takes a full measure of 4 beats. 
Beat 1: step.  Beat 2: hold.  Beat 3: step. Beat 4: hold. 
That is Slow, Slow. (abbrev.: SS)

The cue TANGO DRAW takes a full measure of 4 beats. 
Beat 1: step.  Beat 2: side.  Beat 3 and Beat 4: DRAW. 
That is Quick, Quick, Slow. (abbrev.: QQS) 

The DRAW is an Action, not a Step.  It does not take weight.
Slowly bring free foot next to the weighted foot over the time of Beats 3 and 4 combined.

TG 130  Workshops ===================================

       Workshops have detailed information or video examples to facilitate
        learning the dance.  

TG 131  ------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Easy Tango Mixer

   Tango Poquito

       This is an easy Sequence Dance (i.e., memorized choreography without cues).
        This dance does not include the standard step.    
        Link to Poquito Workshop Page        

 TG 132  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------                        

   Easy Cued Tango Exercise

   Ideas Tango Drill

       This is a very easy exercise with cues for each step.
        This drill includes several opportunities to practice the the standard step.
        Link to  Ideas Tango Drill

TG 190  Navigation  =====================================

 Link to Beginner Tango  Level 2

 Link to Tango Phase 3       

STOP  Sections for following phases are under construction. 

 Link to Tango Phase 4

 Link to Tango Phase 5