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 appears in ensembles playing this dance’s music, which often ends in a two-beat “chan-chan” flourish. The name of a piece written for this dance means “by a head.” This dance’s (10[1])steps are performed in a slow, slow, quick, quick, (10[2])slow pattern. (-5[1])The accordion-like bandoneon was played by a pioneer of this dance’s “new” style, Astor Piazzolla. The composer (10[1])Carlos Gardel wrote music for this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. For 10 points, name this (-5[1])South American partner dance that “it takes (10[1])two to” do. (10[1])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: tango [accept new tango or nuevo tango]
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2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY989%0%33%84.50
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY7100%0%86%99.29
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY12100%0%42%91.42
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%22%87.67
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY7100%0%57%86.43
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY10100%0%50%89.50

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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Max KhurzmanUNC ALiberty A5210
Alexandra KnightLiberty CDuke B6110
Connor KahnNC StateWilliam & Mary6110
Zoe BrennanVirginia Tech BVCU63-5
Ivan SumaneevUNC CVirginia Tech A8010
Carly HemaniJames Madison AAppalachian State B97-5
Miller DoerrLiberty BTusculum10410
Robert MerrimanVCUVirginia Tech B10710
Michael EngUNC DVirginia10810
Gavin BramerAppalachian State BJames Madison A10810
Luke WilliamsJames Madison BDuke A10810