Tango Partner Switch?

Question

I know there is a Partner Switch in Tango where two couples will switch (walk forward, spin the female, on O together), but is there such thing as switching the partners of more than two couples, possibly even four or more in a similar fashion?

Answer 1

I think you are talking about Ballroom Formation Team dancing. It's not part of usual Tango where couples stay together. Yes, it is possible do all sorts of partner switches, but it needs to be choreographed by your teacher or somehow decided upon. There are many ways of doing it, but there is no conventional or common way.

Answer 2

There is more than one type of tango. Argentine Tango, which all others derive from, is an improvised social dance. What you are talking about sounds more like a choreographed performance, or a ballroom style with no improvisation. When you know how to truly lead in tango, you can do just about anything. But in this case, you would have to plan ahead with the other couple or couples to make it work, so it ceases to be improvisation. This is definitely something you should get help on from an experienced instructor if you don't know how to do it.

BTW, in Argentine Tango we are always changing partners, just not during the dance. ;-) That's what freaks out most Americans; dancing intimately with several strangers a night.

Answer 3

This is not normal. It's done in choreographed formation dances and just for fun in social circumstances, especially if there's been a bit of alcohol about. But it's no more a part of standard tango than swing or salsa (and actually it is a part of salsa rueda). Mostly just guys kidding around. Put it in the same category as dancing with two women at once (again, just messing around, though it does seem to impress the beginners).

Answer 4

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