Tango Flashcards
Time signature?
2/4
Tempo?
33 bars per minute
Rhythm counts?
Slow = 1 beat
Quick = 1/2 beat
Accented beats?
Both beats are accented
Count figures in beats
1&2&
1&2&
1&2&
Count figures in beats and bars
1&2&
2&2&
3&2&
Timing of the progressive side step?
QQS
Beats of the progressive side step?
1/2
1/2
1
Number of steps in the progressive side step figure?
3
Foot positions of the progressive side step as Leader
LF forward in CBMP
RF to side and slightly back
LF forward in CBMP
Alignment of progressive side step as Leader
According to the previous figure
Amount of turn in the progressive side step as Leader
Nil, but a slight curve to the Left may be made
Footwork of the progressive side step as Leader
H
IE of Foot
H
CBM in progressive side step?
None
When making a slight curve to the left, slight CBM would be used on steps 1&3
Foot positions of the progressive side step as Follower
RF back in CBMP
LF to side and slightly forward
RF back in CBMP
Alignment of progressive side step as Follower
According to the previous figure
Footwork of the progressive side step as Follower
BH
IE of BH
B
CBM in progressive side step as Follower
Nil. When making a slight curve to the left, slight CBM can be used on steps 1&3
Precede of the progressive side step?
RF walk
Closed promenade
Follow for the progressive side step?
RF walk
Rock turn