Tanda

A set of dance music usually three to five songs of the same dance in similar style if not by the same orquesta The tandas are separated by a brief interlude of non-tango music called a "cortina" (or curtain) during which couples select each other It is customary to dance the entire tanda with the same partner unless the man is rude or very disappointing as a dance partner in which case the lady may say gracias (thank you) and leave See Codigos Cortina