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Cabeceo
The cabeceo is a practice belonging to the códigos (codes) of the milonga, in which an invitation to dance is made by eye contact and a nod across the room [1][2]. The invitation is accepted by returning the nod, a method that avoids public refusal [1][2].
The cabeceo is classified among the códigos, the codes of conduct associated with tango dancing at the milonga [1][2].
In the cabeceo, a dancer invites another to dance through eye contact and a nod made across the room [1][2]. The invited dancer accepts by returning the nod [1][2].
Because the invitation and its acceptance take place through glances and nods rather than a spoken or approached request, the practice avoids public refusal [1][2].
Dance notes
The cabeceo works in two steps: an invitation by eye contact and a nod across the room, followed by acceptance through a returned nod [1][2]. Sources describe it as a way of inviting that avoids public refusal [1][2].
References
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- tangodori.com · tangodori.com
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