Across
- 5. — the overall social etiquette governing behavior at tango events
- 7. — waiting for an appropriate moment to join the floor
- 8. — using stillness musically without blocking traffic
- 9. — making eye contact before the invitation
- 10. — entering and leaving the floor without disrupting others
- 16. — usually dancing a full set with the same partner
- 17. — understanding that practice spaces may relax some rules
- 18. — prioritizing partner awareness over showiness
- 19. — protecting space and avoiding collisions
- 20. — moving with the line of dance, not against it
Down
- 1. — dancing safely and considerately in a shared space
- 2. — the shared, often unwritten etiquette rules
- 3. — treating partners and others courteously
- 4. — following the social norms of the event
- 6. — politely signaling the end of the dance or tanda
- 11. — accepting or declining clearly and respectfully
- 12. — maintaining a respectful, comfortable embrace
- 13. — inviting with a nod rather than walking up directly
- 14. — changing partners during the musical break, not mid-tanda
- 15. — beginning in a way that fits available floor space