Argentine Tango: Leader’s Technique

Good leadership in Argentine Tango begins with clear movement, effective partner communication, and a solid understanding of the dance’s fundamental techniques. In Argentine Tango: Leader’s Technique, Christy Coté & George Garcia present a structured progression that introduces the movements and concepts commonly used by leaders in both social and studio settings.

The program begins with the essentials of the embrace, walking, and the Cruzada, establishing the foundation before progressing through the core vocabulary of Argentine Tango. Topics include Forward and Back Ochos, Molinetes, Giros, Boleos, Barridas, Ganchos, Sacadas, Planeos, Calesita, Carpa, Volcadas, Colgados, and changes of direction within turns.

The course also explores leader embellishments and concludes with an introduction to Milonga etiquette, providing guidance on both technical development and social dancing.

Whether you are learning Argentine Tango for the first time or expanding your repertoire beyond the fundamentals, this program serves as a practical reference for developing leadership technique and understanding the movements used throughout Argentine Tango.

Topics Covered

1. The Embrace, Walking & the Cruzada
2. Forward Ochos
3. Back Ochos
4. Molinetes & Giros
5. Boleos
6. Paradas, Blocks & Sandwiches
7. Barridas
8. Ganchos & Enganches
9. Sacadas
10. Planeos & Points
11. Calesita & Carpa
12. Changes of Direction in Turn
13. Volcadas & Colgados
14. Leader Embellishments
15. Milonga Etiquette