The Salida (= Start) is a step pattern (basic pattern) of the tango that can be adapted to any rhythm: Lady starts with left forwards, man with right backwards… one (small) step against the dance direction (2 lane) one step sideways to the middle (with change from 2 to 3 lane) a step outside of the partner in dance direction (3 lane with dissociation) a step in the dance direction (3 lane) close (with weight shift and change from 3 to 2 lane) → the lady crosses to precede (comparable to the left turned Viennese waltz) a step in the […]