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Giro with Sacada combines a turn with a displacement; as the follower steps around the leader, the leader uses Sacada to step into the follower's space and displace one of their legs.

The Medio Giro is a 'half turn' where the follower is led in a half-circle around the leader. It's a partial turn that can be used to change directions elegantly within the dance.

Giros are turns or spins performed by either the leader or the follower. Proper technique involves pivoting on one foot while maintaining the connection with the partner and keeping the other foot in close proximity as a pivot point.

Sacada involves one dancer displacing the other's leg by stepping into their space. It's an elegant displacement of the partner's leg, creating a smooth transfer of weight and space.

The Cruzada involves the follower crossing one foot over the other, usually at the end of the 'Basic Eight'. It is initiated by the leader signaling a change of direction or transition.

The Parada Pasada is a step in which the leader 'stops' or 'blocks' the follower with a Parada and then leads them to step over the blocked leg in a smooth, resolved movement.

Quebrada means 'broken' and refers to a dramatic pose where one partner leans sharply away from the other, breaking the line of the dance briefly before returning to the embrace.

A Boleo is a dynamic move where the dancer's free leg whips around as a result of a pivot or turn. There are both high and low Boleos, depending on the height of the leg's movement.

The Volcada is a technique where the follower is led to lean into the leader, creating an off-axis position where the follower appears to 'spill' towards the leader, which is controlled and then resolved.

Patada means 'kick', and in this step, one dancer performs a sharp, swift kick typically under the partner's leg as a playful and rhythmic embellishment.

The Rebote translates as 'rebound' and is a move where the dancers momentarily lean away from each other before rebounding back into a shared axis.

Enganche, meaning 'hooking', is a Tango move where one partner's leg hooks behind the other's leg in an interlocking manner, often leading to another position or step.

Cadencia refers to the rhythmic weight changes from one foot to another in place, creating a rocking motion which is often used to interpret the music and settle into the dance.

The Arrabalero step involves playful foot play in a low position, typically with the knees slightly bent to allow for quick, small movements resembling a tic-tac-toe pattern.

Amague refers to a feint or fake movement, where a dancer appears to begin a step but then changes direction, adding an element of surprise and complexity to the dance.

A Barrida is a 'sweep' where one partner's foot sweeps the other's foot across the floor. It is essential to maintain continuous contact between the two feet during the sweep.

Lapiz translates to 'pencil' and refers to the leader drawing circles on the floor with their toe while maintaining their balance on the other foot, often done during the follower's Giro.

The Ocho consists of a pattern where the follower steps forward or backward in a pivoting motion, creating a figure of eight on the floor. To execute, the dancer must step forward or backward and pivot on one foot, before moving to the next step.

Sanguchito is a playful step also known as the 'sandwich'. This involves the leader guiding the follower's foot between their own, creating a sandwich effect, before leading them into another step such as an Ocho.

Parada means 'stop' in Spanish. This technique involves the leader stopping the follower with a gentle touch of the foot, signaling for them to 'pause,' often with the follower's foot sandwiched between the leader's feet.

Molinete, which translates to 'windmill', involves the follower walking in a circle around the leader, alternating between forward and backward Ochos, in a windmill-like pattern.

The Basic Eight, or 'el básico', is a foundational figure consisting of 8 steps that form a pattern on the floor resembling the shape of a figure eight. It begins with a forward step by the leader, side steps, and a crossing step for the follower, known as the 'cruzada'.

Arrastre is similar to a Barrida, implying a dragging action on the floor. The leader guides the follower's foot to 'drag' along through the floor, usually in a circular or linear pattern.

The Colgada is the opposite of the Volcada where the partners lean away from each other creating an off-balance position while remaining connected. This requires strong core control and balance.

Enrosque means 'twist'. The leader twists on one foot while the other foot circles around it to wind and unwind the body, often done while the follower performs Giros around them.

A Calesita is when the leader walks in a circle around the follower, who pivots on one foot. Reminiscent of a carousel, it emphasizes the stability of the follower.

The Planeo involves the follower extending one leg and pivoting around it while the upper body stays connected to the leader. It creates the effect of the leg 'hovering' or 'plane-ing' over the ground.

Adorno, meaning 'embellishment', consists of additional movements such as kicks, flicks, or leg wraps that are used to decorate the dance without altering the main steps.

Gancho is the Spanish word for 'hook'. In this move, the follower hooks one leg around the leader's leg in response to the leader's movement, creating a hook-like action.