Question

In this dance, forward and backward cross steps are used in patterns named for a figure-eight shape. An instrument imported from Germany traditionally (-5[1])appears in ensembles playing this dance’s music, which often ends in a two-beat “chan-chan” flourish. The name of a (-5[1])piece written for this dance means “by a head.” (10[1])This dance’s steps are performed in a slow, slow, quick, quick, slow pattern. The accordion-like (-5[1])bandoneon (10[1])was played by a pioneer of this dance’s “new” style, Astor Piazzolla. (-5[2])The composer Carlos Gardel (10[2])wrote music (10[1])for this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. For 10 points, name this South American (10[1])partner dance that “it takes two to” do. ■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: tango [accept new tango or nuevo tango]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Emmett ChoChicago BIllinois C22-5
Srivishnu VusirikalaIllinois DIllinois A41-5
Maya KvaratskheliaNotre Dame AChicago A5010
Ethan MaIllinois BWashU A65-5
Ishaan SinghPurdue BPurdue A6610
Vikas KothariNorthwestern BIndiana78-5
Abigail ZimmermanIowa BSIUE78-5
Noah McRedmondNotre Dame BWashU B8210
Daniel KozintsevIllinois AIllinois D8210
Jacob PuthipirojNorthwestern AIowa A8410
Christopher JosephNotre Dame CPurdue C9910
Jack PirosIllinois CChicago B10810
Sophie LymanWashU AIllinois B10810
Sophia ArnoldSIUEIowa B10810
Sanika IyerIndianaNorthwestern B10810