How to Dance the Argentine Tango

Series Summary

The Tango Dance originated in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, but has spread all over the world allowing for changes to the dance in each area. Ballroom Tangos including American and International Tango incorporate the head snapping, staccato music and quick movements seen in movies such as “True Lies” and “Mr. And Mrs. Smith”; whereas Argentina's Tango neither has head snapping nor fast music and is a more fluid dance. The music in the Tango in Argentina originally blended music from Africa, South America, and Europe. Whether you are learning the Argentina version or the American version of the Tango, practice is necessary and fun!In this free video series, watch as professional dancers Evan Griffiths & Rebecca Shulman teaches how to dance the Argentine Tango. Learn about the origin of tango, three types of music for tango, how to do some basic footwork, improvised dance, the step break down, how to do the ocho step, how to do the grapevine pattern, and how to switch feet during the Argentine tango. Learn to dance like Arnold in "True Lies" in this free video series from ExpertVillage.