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, (-5[1])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 steps are performed in a slow, slow, quick, quick, slow pattern. (10[1]-5[1])The accordion-like bandoneon was played (10[1])by a pioneer of this dance’s “new” style, Astor Piazzolla. (10[2]0[1])The composer Carlos Gardel (10[1])wrote music for this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, name this South American partner dance that “it takes two to” do. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: tango [accept new tango or nuevo tango]
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Summary

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

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Natalee Vernon (DII)Miami C (DII) West Virginia B (UG) 29-5
Nidhi Kundargi (DII)Michigan State B CWRU C (UG)6310
Carter Pisocky (DII)Michigan D (UG)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)63-5
Dennis Yang (DII)Michigan A (UG) Michigan State A 6810
Ruchir Kodihalli (UG)CWRU A (UG) Miami A (UG) 7810
Connor Channels (UG)West Virginia B (UG) Miami C (DII) 780
Daniel Huang (DII)Michigan C Ohio State A (UG) 7810
Beckett Gilmore (DII)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)Michigan D (UG)8210
Sam Hicks-Jirkans (DII)Ohio State B (DII) Michigan B (UG)92-5
Anthony Yin (DII)CWRU B (DII) Miami B (UG) 9210
Emma Mulligan (DII)Ohio State C (DII) West Virginia A (UG) 10710
Stephen Barstys (UG)Michigan B (UG)Ohio State B (DII) 10810