Vals and milonga - another tango related dances

Argentine tango dancers usually like two other related dances: Vals (waltz) and Milonga.

Music for the Vals is in 3/4 time but otherwise vastly analogous to tango music. Tango dancers dance the Vals much like they do tango only with a waltz rhythm that has one beat per measure (at a beginner-level). This produces a rather calm, smooth flowing dancing type in contrast to Viennese Waltz where the dancers often take 3 tips per measure and turn almost constantly. Experienced dancers alternate the smooth one-beat-per-measure walk with some double time Tips (often incorrectly called syncopated walks), stepping on one- two- or (rarely) all three beats in a measure. Vals is characterized by its lack of pauses; continual turns (giros) in both directions are not done as in ballroom quick waltz, although turns are sometimes introduced for variety.

Tango dance embrance techniques

A striking difference amongst Argentine tango and ballroom tango is in the shape and feel of the cling. Ballroom technique dictates that partners arch their upper bodies away from each other, while maintaining get in touch with at the hip, in an offset frame.

Tango Dance Style - The Salon Tango and Milonguero Style

If you're new for the tango, you will probably startled to studying how to style the tango dance which associated with the dance. A variety of distinct tango styles in both tempo (speed of music) and the basic dance motion. Style of tango dance can be divided into two categories, close embrace and open embrace. In close embrace, dance partner is very close to each other. In open embrace, dance partners further apart, allowing the opportunity for a wider range of motion. The following list contains 8 styles of tango. But now I'll describe the Salon-style tango and Milonguero-style tango.



1. Tango Salon

Salon-style tango is usually danced with upright body position, and can be danced in open or closed position. either closed or open position. Salon style is characterized by both partners live on their own axis, and by maintaining a flexible arm that allows for rotation of the hips of both partners. Dancers must remain aware of the line dance at any time. Salon-style tango is usually danced with a very-accented beats tango music played in the 4 by 4 times.

2. Tango Milonguero

Milonguero-style tango is usually danced in close embrace, with a slightly reclined posture. Partners must maintain constant contact of the upper body throughout the whole dance, even during turns. While some instructors will instruct style dancer to lean against one another, others would prefer that the partners maintain their own balance. Dancers have to lean forward just enough to remain in the arms. Embracing this is often referred to as apilado.

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Copes Tango Dance Tips

It is the only dance that allows imagination and creativity to three minutes, a story of love, hate. But three minutes, if there is some body connection, they forget any problem. "That's the feeling that makes you dance the two by four. And do not miss the allusion to the virtues of the tango." I think it has many but if I had to choose, I would say it is its ability to adapt to any day. " said Juan C. Copes.

Tango dance walking techniques

One really significant characteristic of Argentine tango is the walk outdoors of the legs of the follower. The within walk belongs originally to the American Tango. It is seen in Argentine Tango, but it does not belong to it originally[citation needed]. Another difference is that the leader may freely step with his left foot when the follower advances with her left foot.

Tango Argentina - Milonga De Mis Amores

The dance grew out of improvised way, but from the beginning was crucial for the tango . It is a very personal and suggestive dancing that relies on rhythm, unlike the music based on melody. Another unique feature is that when you dance tango, while the legs draw figures on the floor, torso marks a different movement. In its early steps of Candomble emulated and couples rather than approaching, distancing themselves from the bar.

Tango Dancer Perspective

Are considerable and shows that mark the long history of Copes. Nevertheless, the nerves always play a separate party. "They have no age. The older you are, the more afraid to go wrong. " What concerned the fact appear as arrogant, something you really far. And I worry that for the first time a show bearing his name in the title. "While I've already accepted, it sounds like a trademark. As if to just say it meant something, "he explains.