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Giro

In Argentine tango, the giro is a figure: a turn in which the follower circles the leader using the molinete grapevine of forward, side and back steps, while the leader pivots at the centre [1][2][3].

Key facts

Key facts

Category
Figure[1][2][3]
Follower's step pattern
Molinete grapevine (forward, side, back)[1][2][3]
Leader's role
Pivots at the centre[1][2][3]

The giro is classified as a figure in Argentine tango terminology [1][2][3]. It is described as a turn in which the follower travels around the leader [1][2][3].

The follower's path around the leader is built from the molinete grapevine, a repeating sequence of forward, side and back steps [1][2][3]. While the follower moves around the circle, the leader pivots at its centre [1][2][3].

Dance notes

The two dancers have different roles in the giro [1][2][3]. The follower provides the circular travel, using the forward, side and back steps of the molinete grapevine to move around the leader [1][2][3]. The leader stays at the centre of the turn and pivots there [1][2][3].

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  • The dossier has no information on variations of the giro, such as direction, speed or embellishments.
  • The dossier has no information on how the giro relates to other figures, or how it is taught or used socially.
  • The dossier has no information on music, orchestras or recordings associated with the giro.
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