The Tango

Maintain a large rectangular frame, keeping elbows up and level from one side to the next. Keep shoulders forward of the torso with right shoulder slightly but assertively leading towards the line of dance. Maintain a solid but not rigid connection with your partner. The man's left hand should be at approximately the lady's eye level and his right curving downwards from her shoulder blade towards the center of her back. The lady should position herself just to the man's right side, placing her left hand on the man's shoulder blade and locking at the elbows for a solid connection and her right firmly on the shelf created by his left hand. Partners' heads should be directed over one another's right shoulders. Do not arch your back or look at your feet when dancing.

Step on the heel of the foot on a forward step, rolling over the toe and releasing the heel to the next step. Reach onto the toe on a backward step, rolling onto the heel and releasing the toe into the next step. Partners should direct their right feet in between their partner's feet, producing an offset which will allow for progressive motion. Keep feet close to the floor at all times with the exception of patterns that require otherwise.

Move in a counterclockwise fashion around the ballroom, staying to the outer ring of the room. When traversing the ballroom, follow the line of dance as much as possible. Never travel against the line of dance or collisions will occur. Anticipate other couples on the floor and plan the dance accordingly.