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Canyengue is a historical form of tango that was danced in the
1920s and early 30s that may or may not be accurately captured
by its current practitioners. The embrace is close and in an
offset V, the dancers typically have bent knees as they move,
and the woman does not execute a cross. At the time canyengue
was popular, dresses were long and tight. Consequently, the
steps were short and frequently executed in the ric-tic-tic
rhythm that is characteristic of the tango music played by the
old guard which included Francisco Lomuto, Francisco Canaro
(early in his career), Roberto Firpo, and Juan de Dios
Filiberto. (The modern-era orchestra Los Tubatango plays in the
same style.) Some dancers of canyengue use exaggerated body
movements to accent their steps.
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