Essential Tango Steps
By Derek Tang
Master the 12 Essential Tango Steps to dance confidently
Learn the foundation of Argentine Tango in crystal-clear videos — from every angle, no long lectures, just the moves you need to dance with confidence
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Short Digestible Sequences
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Multiple Angles
Including First Point of View
From Choreography to Improvisation
With these 12 essential moves, you’ll be ready to improvise, connect, and enjoy tango anywhere in the world.
Before:
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Bumping into others at milongas
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Getting lost if the follower didn't follow the long sequence
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Not enough space to complete the long sequence
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Can't turn in a ronda or navigate the floor
After:
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Fluently improvise with shorter sequences
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Connect steps
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Adapt to followers reaction
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Navigate the ronda by changing direction with simple rebounds and short sequences
What's Inside?
Curriculum Overview
01
The Embrace
Build connection instantly
02
Baldosa
The basic step sequence for creating fluidity
03
The Cross
An important element to connect to other steps
04
Salida Basica
All of the walking positions that are used in Tango
05
The Walk
The foundation for most step sequences in Tango
06
Rebounds
Help change the direction and navigate
07
Quarter Turn
Another way to change derection
08
Ocho Cortado
Creates rhythm and timing
09
Front Ochos
Helps develop pivot and rotation
10
Back Ochos
One of the most common pivots
11
Pasada
Allows the opening and transition to other steps
12
Sandwich with Pasada
A popular combination for a milonga
13
The Final Demo
Learn how to put it all together!
Learning From Derek Tang
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3 time U.S. Argentine Tango Champion (2x Milonga, 1x Vals)
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Famous social dancer, respected and sought after at milongas worldwide.
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Over 9 years teaching Tango dancers of all levels.
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Over 13 years of dancing Argentine Tango
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Teaches weekly in-person classes in Los Angeles, CA
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