Suggestions for alternative Tango Glossary

[Dave Bailey]

Here's the first:

In the abscence of any correct terminology I am calling it the Butt-leo.

cant say I like it but I know some ladies who will adore it any excuse to wiggle.

Any more?

 

[Subliminal]

Fauxcada:

A volcada spontaneously lead by the follower. (Or misinterpreted from the leader!)

 

[bordertangoman]

Fauxcada:

A volcada spontaneously lead by the follower. (Or misinterpreted from the leader!)

to which I woud add the Fauxbrada: a spontaneous lean away from her partner by the follower, often at the end of a tango piece ( which requires Bruce Lee speed to catch her before she hits the deck)

 

[Dave Bailey]

Come on people, let's have some suggestions...

 

[Ampster]

How about, "Solo-gancho." An un-led and/or self-led gancho.

 

[opendoor]

Mikada

Mikada =unsuccessful Volcada with the woman hanging heavy on the man´s shoulder

from:

Mikado, jap: Pick-a-stick game
volcar, span: to tilt over

 

[Angel HI]

Callous-seata: the often-seen unknowledgable attempt at a calesita that lands the girl on her seat.

 

[Angel HI]

Bowlego: a boleo with the legs too far apart to properly execute the movement.