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THE TANGO
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the man's left foot goes forward, touching the toe to the floor; on the fourth count his left foot is swung backward, the toe tapping the floor; then forward again and repeat.

It will be found that by emphasizing the "tap" zest is lent to this figure.


Position, as shown in Illustration 8.

Each pull the other forward and release the hands, continuing forward four steps, passing each other to the left. Return backward four steps, passing each other to the right, then one step forward into position, as shown in Illustration 1.


The lady takes her right hand from the man's left and places it behind her into the man's right hand. She then makes a complete backward circle, which brings her at arm's length from the man. See Illustration 9. Then she circles forward and they resume the original position.


Another attractive figure is made by the lady, keeping her right hand in the man's left, circling twice under his outstretched arm, the man meanwhile taking sidewise steps. Come back to original position and dip once.