The Tango Dictionary Letter V

V

Vals (m)
Argentine tango waltz.

Vareador
From horse racing; a man who walks the horses but is never allowed to mount them: In tango it refers to a man who dances and flirts with all the ladies but never gets involved with anyone. May also refer to a man who is a clumsy or inconsiderate lead who “might just as well be walking a horse.”

Ven y Va
Come and go. See Sube y Baja.

Ver
To see

Viborita
Viper; the little snake: A figure in which the man places his right leg between his partners legs and takes a sacada to first her left and then her right legs in succession using a back and forth slithering motion of the right leg and foot.

Volcada(f)
From Volcar - to tip-over or capsize; a falling step: : The leader causes the follower to tilt or lean forward and fall off her axis before he catches her again. The process produces a beautiful leg drop from her. The movement requires the support of a close embrace.

Voleo
See Boleo.