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VERY TANGO: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
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Tango Ocho (Figure Eight)
In this section of Tango Terms we explore the Ocho (the figure eight).First the term redefined:
Ocho figure eight [o’-cho]
The basic of tango, the painting of the figure eight by the body and feet, generally by the woman.
Video of Forward Ocho
Video of Backward Ocho