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Argentine Tango Midterm
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To simplify the language in this quiz, we assume that he leader is male and the follower is female; however, these days, this is not always the case.

To check your answers, please click on the one best choice for each question. Please read all options before responding.

Why is balance in tango dancing important?
So you can push and pull your partner around without falling.
 So you and your partner can be a free floating balance of ease, dancing around the floor.
 So you are strong and sturdy; if someone bumps into your partner, you won't fall down.
 None of these.

 
When the leader goes into the crossed system, the follower should:
Immediately correct by doing a little shuffle step to ensure that she is properly mirroring the leader's steps.
 Wink and squeeze the leader's shoulder.
 Keep walking according to the lead, not according to what foot the leader is on.
 Remind the leader not to be angy (cross) while dancing tango.

 

To change from one sysem to the other, in Argentine tango, the leader may:

Take a double time step (two steps for one of the follower's steps).
 Pause and wait for follower to do two steps for one of his steps.
 Lead the follower to take two steps to one of his steps.
 All of the above.

 

The purpose of the leader when dancing tango is to:
Demonstrate his technical dancing skill to the best of his ability.
 Show that he is great and prove that he is the leader.
 Show that he comes first at all times.
Make the follower feel safe and comfortable in his arms.

 

In dance terminology, the frame is:
The position kept by leader and follower, which faciliates connection between them.
 Something that happens when the leader is accused of something he didn't do.
 Both of the above.
 Neither of the above.

 

The dance frame is...
A connection between leader and follower.
 A means for inviting either an open or close embrace.
 Both.
 Neither.

 

The dance frame is:
A clear, firm box dance step
 A communication device for giving and receiving messages.
 Both.
 Neither.

 

When doing an ocho, the follower should:
Keep time to the music, helping the leader with the lead as needed.
 Follow the lead, no matter what the music is doing.
 Both.
Neither.

 

When doing an ocho, the follower should:
Step within the distance between the leader's shoulders.
 Step in front of the center line of the leader's body when possible.
 Both
Neither.

 

What can you do to improve your breath?
Use breath mints.
 Ask for onions on a hamberger before a dance.
 Both
Neither.

 

What can you do to improve your breath?
Brush your tongue.
 Floss daily.
 Both.
Neither.

 

What is the line of dance?
An an invisible line between your and your partner. .
Proceeding around the room like hands of a click, from top to the right. .
 The direction of dancing around the dance floor: counterclockwise.
 The direction of dancing around the dance floor clockwise.

 

Which is true about lanes on the dance floor?
Staying in your lane is generally a good idea.
 There are no lanes; one just needs to follow the line of dance.
 Knowledge of lanes enables you to zigzag from one to another.
 Focus on your destination lane helps you cut across the center of the room.

 

What do you do if bump into another couple dancing while dancing?
Look at the other couple and try to catch their eye, giving them a dirty look so they know it is their fault.
Dance away as quickly as possible, pretending it didn't happen.
Feel good that you had a chance to get an emotional release.
 Look at the other couple and try to catch their eye for a friendly acknowledgement of the crash.

 

Someone you really do NOT want to dance with asks you to dance. To avoid dancing with this person, you say that you are tired and need to sit this dance out. During the same song, a friend arrives that you love dancing with. Your friend asks you to dance. What do you do?
Ask your friend to dance with you on the next dance.
 Jump excitedly to your feet and dance with your friend.
Both.
Neither

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