In Tango, the dancer simulates the movement and stance of the great jungle cat. Slightly flexed knees, unnoticeably bent, are a must. This settles the weight of the lower part of the body and gives the dancer a feeling of closeness to the ground. This is a direct opposite of the Waltz where the dancer uses body flight.
     The Walk Forward is basically a walk in everyday life, each stride being of natural length. The foot is placed on the floor first with the heels, and followed through by the whole foot. Each walking step should be bold and firm.
     Because of the characteristic Tango hold, each forward walk with the left foot will be placed across the body, almost a cross step. As the left foot steps forward, the back of the left knee brushes past the front of the right knee. As the right foot steps forward, make sure that the front of the right knee brushes past the back of the left knee. Be careful to keep the feet in line (straight 4th position), with the body slightly pointing to the left. When repeated, these walking steps will curve slightly to the left.
     The Backward Walk should also be natural. The right foot steps back slightly inward, the front of the right knee brushing past the back of the left knee as it passes.

     The Tango Walk can only be done authentically if the musical rhythm is followed closely.