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Swangology FAQ’s by Topher Updated 11/06/11 Q: What is Swango and Swangology? A: Swangology is the systematic fusion of West
Coast Swing and Argentine Tango Nuevo as a dance style. There can be
different percentages of each depending on dancer preference and context,
such as the style of music, but there should be a smooth blend between the
styles. In other words, one should flow into the other without a noticeable
shift in technique. There are common features that can be used as a bridge
from one to the other, while there are unique properties that can be mixed,
such as combining a saccada with an underarm turn or mixing a colgada and a
whip. Q: Do you have to know Swing and Tango to
learn Swango? A: You can learn to incorporate a Tango move in
Swing or visa versa, but to truly dance Swango, you have to be proficient in
the basics of both dances. In Argentine Tango you should be comfortable
moving through the embrace and maneuvering through walking, ochos, molinetes,
and stops. It is best if you also know some intermediate movements like
adornements, saccadas, and ganchos. In West Coast Swing you should be
comfortable with dancing in a slot with triple steps, and basic techniques
such as sendouts, side passes, turns, push breaks, and whips. It is best if
you also understand how to play in the slot and anchor at the end of the
slot. Of course, we teach all of these things in our classes. Q: Where did Swango come from? A: To my knowledge, Robert Roysten originally
coined the term Swango for a stage show, but not many people have actually
tried to systematically fuse the dances. There was some promotion of Swango
in the West Coast community from dancers out of
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