Modern Tango World #4 (Bucharest, Romania)

Cradled Hold (Cunita)
Partners face the same direction, as in the doble frente.
The follower may be to the right or left of the leader.
Their arms crossed over each other and wrapped
around the follower. The leader’s arms are over the
follower’s arms and wrapped around her waist. The
partners hold opposite hands. The follower may be
shifted from left to right. Often, the follower leans
back. to face the leader.
Reversed Promenade (Paseo Reverso)
Partners face opposite directions, side by side with hips
in contact.
Butterfly Hold (Mariposa)
From open hold, facing partners raise clasped opposite
hands to shoulder level or above. The leader’s left
hand holds follower’s right. All four hands are held
aloft forming the shape of a Y-shape.
Open Hold (Gentlemanos)
Typical salsa position. Partners face each other with
opposing hands held. The follower’s hands on top of
the leader’s.
Crossed Hand Hold (Con Mismo Mano)
Same as open hold, except that hands are crossed, so
that right holds right, and left holds left. Right hands
are usually on top. But, may be changed by subsequent
movements.
Pretzel Hold (Pretzel)
Identical to a crossed hand hold, except that hands
are crossed, so that right holds right, and left, left.
Diamond Hold (Diamante)
Similar to a crossed hand hold, except that hands are
double crossed, so that right holds left and a diamond
shape is formed by the crossed hands.
Maxexe Hold (Maxexe)
Facing each other, the dancers clasp their left hands
and hold them overhead. Their right hands are at their
waist. Dancers frequently sway and swivel their upper
bodies while they dance around each other.
Tandem Hold (Tándem)
Partners face the same direction, one behind the other.
Matched hands are held either at the shoulders or
on the hip. They move together in same direction. the
follower is in front of the leader.
Sidecar Embrace (Abrazo Compensado)
Same a close embrace, except partners are offset
outside each other. They may make hip-tohip
contact.
Butterfky Hold (Mariposa)
— Photo by Juan Mey
Open Butterfly Hold (Mariposa Abierto)
From butterfly, partners roll out to a single hand hold
with arms raised to shoulder level or above. The position
appears form a double-Y with partners standing
next to each other. Usually, they will return to a butterfly.
Shadow Butterfly (Sombra Mariposa)
From a shadow position with the leader behind the
follwer,, grasping her hands and forming a Y-shape.
There are many other embraces and holds that the
partners may take. It all depends on them and the music.
The most imprtant thing, regardless of the embrace
taken, is to maintain a connection with your partner.
Tango is conscious dance. There maybe dreamy moments,
even dreamy dances and tandas. But, awarenes
and connection with your partner is essential.
Banjo Embrace (Abrazo Compensado)
Same as sidecar embrace, but the opposite side.
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