How to dance American Tango

Learn to dance the American Tango with online dance video instruction.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet connection

1. 
   Tango Basic step 1 (see Resources online Tango video)

   Gentleman starts with the Left Foot and Walks forwards 1 step using two beats of music.
   
   Lady starts with the Right Foot and Walks backwards 1 step using two beats of music.

2. 
   Tango Basic step 2

   Gentleman uses the Right foot to Walk forwards 1 step using two beats of music.
   
   Lady uses the Left foot to walk backwards 1 step using two beats of music.

3. 
   Tango Basic step 3

   Gentleman starts with the Left Foot and Walks forwards 1 step using one beat of music.
   
   Lady starts with the Right Foot and Walks backwards 1 step using one beat of music.

4. 
   Tango Basic step 4

   Gentleman uses the Right foot to Step to the right side 1 step using one beat of music.
   
   Lady uses the Left foot to Step to her left side 1 step using one beat of music.

5. 
   Tango Basic step 5

   Gentleman closes Left leg to right leg loosely using two beats of music.
   
   Lady closes Right leg to right leg loosely using two beats of music.

6. 
   Click the Resource Link

   Click the RESOURCES link: American Tango online lessons: to view a dance demo to music

Tips & Warnings

• Clear a dance space, consult a physician

Resources

• American Tango online Lessons
• Dance Hampton Roads

[pamelaa75]

on 4/21/2009 Sounds like fun 5*/rec

[smartmoneygrrrl]

on 4/20/2009 Excellent article! 5*

[starlet67]

on 4/12/2009 Great tips on dancing the tango! Great use of pics!

[synchronicitys]

on 4/9/2009 Wonderful!

[lovesherboys]

on 4/9/2009 I've always wanted to dance American Tango :)