. TangoMasterclass ™ Certified maestros Tango Argentino with 35 years experience (Mariano) and 25 years experience (Cosima)

Chacarera

chacarera tango tango history Jul 10, 2026

Chacarera

Argentine Folklore 

Infographic & text by Cosima Díaz Campos.
Copyright infographic & text: Tango Masterclass | Mariano y Cosima Díaz Campos. 

 

 

 

Chacarera Choreography

 

I

Intro clapping

 

A  

Avance y Retroceo 

 2 steps front & 2 steps back  

 Giro 

 4 steps small circle 

 

B

Vuelta Entera

 4 steps to the other side

 4 steps back to the start 

 

C

Zapateo y Zarandeo

 2x 4 steps diamond (skirts)

 2x 4 count zapateo (boots)

 

B

Vuelta Entera

 4 steps to the other side

 4 steps back to the start 

 

C

Zapateo y Zarandeo

 2x 4 steps diamond (skirts)

 2x 4 count zapateo (boots)

 

D

Media Vuelta 

 4 steps to the other side

 Giro y Coronación

 4 steps small circle

 4 steps crowning 


1. PRIMERA (first)  
2. SEGUNDA (second)

Infographic & text by Cosima Díaz Campos.
Copyright infographic & text: Tango Masterclass | Mariano y Cosima Díaz Campos.