Argentine Tango – Follower’s Technique

Build a Strong Foundation for Authentic Argentine Tango Following

A skilled follower is the heart of every successful Argentine Tango partnership. In Argentine Tango – Follower’s Technique, internationally respected instructor Christy Coté presents a detailed and structured approach to understanding the mechanics, balance, connection, and movement skills required for social and performance tango.

Suitable for dancers studying both open embrace and close embrace styles, this program systematically breaks down the core elements of Argentine Tango and demonstrates how they connect to more advanced movements commonly seen on today’s social dance floors.

Presented in a clear lesson format, the course provides practical guidance that helps followers improve responsiveness, musicality, posture, and overall confidence while dancing.

Topics Covered

1. Introduction
2. The Embrace
3. Walking
4. The Cruzada
5. Forward Ochos
6. Back Ochos
7. Molinetes
8. Boleos
9. Understanding the Six Fundamental Elements
10. Paradas, Blocks, Sandwiches & Pasadas
11. Barridas
12. Ganchos & Enganches
13. Sacadas
14. Points & Planeos
15. Calecita & Carpa
16. Changes of Direction in Turn
17. Volcadas & Colgados
18. Surprising Moves
19. Embellishments

What You’ll Learn

• Proper tango embrace and connection
• Walking technique and weight transfer
• Ochos, Molinetes, and Boleos
• Musicality and follower responsiveness
• Balance and axis control
• Tango adornments and embellishments
• Social dancing skills for modern milongas
• Advanced movements including Sacadas, Volcadas, Colgados, and Ganchos

Perfect For

• Argentine Tango followers
• Beginner and intermediate dancers
• Social tango enthusiasts
• Milonga dancers
• Tango instructors
• Dancers seeking stronger technique and connection

Whether you are new to Argentine Tango or looking to refine your follower technique, Argentine Tango – Follower’s Technique provides a structured and detailed guide to the movements, concepts, and skills that form the foundation of elegant and confident tango dancing.