StyleInternational Standard
Time2/4
Tempo31 to 33 bars a minute
RhythmSlow, slow, quick, quick, slow
The Tango syllabus
These are the figures of the International-style Tango in the ISTD syllabus, grouped by level. Each level adds new figures to the ones before it, and most dancers start with the first.
Bronze
- Walk
- Progressive Side Step
- Progressive Link
- Closed Promenade
- Rock Turn
- Open Reverse Turn, Partner Outside
- Back Corté
- Open Reverse Turn, Partner in Line
- Progressive Side Step Reverse Turn
- Open Promenade
- LF and RF Rocks
- Natural Twist Turn
- Natural Promenade Turn
Silver
- Promenade Link
- Four Step
- Back Open Promenade
- Outside Swivels
- Fallaway Promenade
- Four Step Change
- Brush Tap
Gold
- Fallaway Four Step
- Oversway
- Basic Reverse Turn
- The Chase
- Fallaway Reverse and Slip Pivot
- Five Step
- Contra Check
Figures follow the ISTD Syllabus Outlines for Modern Ballroom and Latin American (September 2024), checked October 2026. Bronze covers the Student Teacher and Associate figures, Silver the Licentiate figures, and Gold the Fellowship figures.
Learning Tango with us
Tango comes up in our monthly Sunday rotation. See this season's schedule.
Dance with us on Sundays
Friendly group classes in north Vancouver, an easy drive from Salmon Creek and Ridgefield.
- Start here: Beginning / Beyond Beginning, Sundays 4–5 PM
- Keep growing: Intermediate / Advanced, Sundays 5–6 PM
$15 per person, per class. Ages 12+. Bring a partner or come on your own.
Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, 14511 NE 10th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685