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Tango Dance Etiquette

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What is the proper way to ask someone to dance the tango?

  1. Walk up to them and ask directly.

  2. Make eye contact and smile.

  3. Tap them on the shoulder and nod.

  4. Send them a message on social media.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to make eye contact and smile at the person you wish to dance with before asking them directly.

How should you hold your partner while dancing the tango?

  1. With your arms extended straight out.

  2. With your arms wrapped tightly around each other.

  3. With your arms loosely draped over each other's shoulders.

  4. With your arms crossed in front of you.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In tango, the partners should hold each other loosely and comfortably, with their arms draped over each other's shoulders.

What is the proper way to lead and follow in tango?

  1. The leader should always take the lead, and the follower should always follow.

  2. The leader and follower should work together to create a harmonious dance.

  3. The leader should be dominant and the follower should be submissive.

  4. The leader and follower should switch roles frequently.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, the leader and follower should work together to create a harmonious dance, with the leader providing guidance and the follower responding.

What is the proper way to end a tango dance?

  1. Simply stop dancing and walk away.

  2. Thank your partner and bow or curtsey.

  3. Give your partner a hug or kiss.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to thank your partner and bow or curtsey at the end of the dance.

What is the proper way to dress for a tango dance?

  1. Anything you want, as long as you're comfortable.

  2. Formal attire, such as a tuxedo or evening gown.

  3. Casual attire, such as jeans and a t-shirt.

  4. Traditional tango attire, such as a black suit or a red dress.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered respectful to dress in traditional tango attire, such as a black suit or a red dress.

What is the proper way to behave on the dance floor while dancing tango?

  1. Be respectful of other dancers and avoid bumping into them.

  2. Dance in the center of the floor and take up as much space as possible.

  3. Talk loudly and laugh with your partner while dancing.

  4. Use your cell phone while dancing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to be respectful of other dancers and avoid bumping into them.

What is the proper way to deal with a difficult or aggressive dance partner?

  1. Try to work things out with them.

  2. Ignore them and continue dancing.

  3. Ask them to leave the dance floor.

  4. Report them to the dance organizer.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to try to work things out with a difficult or aggressive dance partner before taking any other action.

What is the proper way to handle a situation where you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe while dancing tango?

  1. Talk to your partner about it.

  2. Leave the dance floor and find a safe place.

  3. Report the incident to the dance organizer.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to talk to your partner about any concerns you have, leave the dance floor and find a safe place if necessary, and report the incident to the dance organizer.

What is the proper way to show appreciation for a good tango dance?

  1. Thank your partner and give them a hug.

  2. Buy them a drink or a snack.

  3. Invite them to dance again.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to thank your partner, buy them a drink or a snack, and invite them to dance again if you enjoyed dancing with them.

What is the proper way to behave if you make a mistake while dancing tango?

  1. Apologize to your partner and continue dancing.

  2. Stop dancing and walk away.

  3. Laugh it off and keep dancing.

  4. Blame your partner for the mistake.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to apologize to your partner and continue dancing if you make a mistake.

What is the proper way to behave if you are invited to dance tango by someone you don't know?

  1. Politely decline and thank them for the offer.

  2. Accept the offer and dance with them.

  3. Ask them if they are a good dancer before accepting the offer.

  4. Ignore them and continue dancing with your current partner.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to politely decline and thank someone for the offer if you don't want to dance with them.

What is the proper way to behave if you are asked to dance tango by someone who is much better than you?

  1. Politely decline and thank them for the offer.

  2. Accept the offer and try your best to keep up.

  3. Ask them to teach you some basic steps before dancing with them.

  4. Ignore them and continue dancing with your current partner.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to accept the offer and try your best to keep up if someone who is much better than you asks you to dance.

What is the proper way to behave if you are asked to dance tango by someone who is much worse than you?

  1. Politely decline and thank them for the offer.

  2. Accept the offer and try to help them improve their dancing.

  3. Ask them to take some lessons before dancing with them.

  4. Ignore them and continue dancing with your current partner.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to accept the offer and try to help someone who is much worse than you improve their dancing.

What is the proper way to behave if you are asked to dance tango by someone who is the same level as you?

  1. Politely decline and thank them for the offer.

  2. Accept the offer and dance with them.

  3. Ask them if they want to take a lesson together.

  4. Ignore them and continue dancing with your current partner.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to accept the offer and dance with someone who is the same level as you.

What is the proper way to behave if you are asked to dance tango by someone who is much better than you?

  1. Politely decline and thank them for the offer.

  2. Accept the offer and try your best to keep up.

  3. Ask them to teach you some basic steps before dancing with them.

  4. Ignore them and continue dancing with your current partner.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In tango, it is considered polite to accept the offer and try your best to keep up if someone who is much better than you asks you to dance.

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