[Tango-L] Traspie - contrapaso

[Sergio Vandekier]

Etymology:  Tras means behind, and pie means foot.  

Traspie is a sequence where (to give and example) you step forward with right foot then you lock your left foot behind the right one, you place 
your weight on that left foot and step forward with right. In my opinion this can be done "on time" (exactly as the other steps are done) or "double time".

You may repeat this sequence starting with left foot forward and locking the right behind. and repeat with right forward; as many times as you wish.

Despite of its etymological name this sequences can also be done without locking your foot behind.  To the side, for instance, when you do a series of repetitive
"chasees" double timing. Chasees: you step to one side, let's say, left side with left foot, then bring the right foot close to the left one, then open to the same side with left bring the right one close to the left, and repeat as many times as you wish.


The man can do traspie (also called "contrapaso") on time or double time, while the woman just walks backwards on time, or he can do it while leading her to do it as well.

So the woman may or may not do it. 

There are many ways to do a sequence of three or more steps double timing: while the man goes forward, while he goes backwards, while he moves either to
his left or to his right.

There is a lead for traspie or chasees in any direction, so that the woman will do it at the same time as the man .

Traspie is used in tango, milonga and vals.

Have a good Sunday, Sergio
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