Contra body style should be used in dancing the Tango. Contra body motion means to bring the right shoulder, arm, and torso forward while stepping forward on the left foot, and to bring the left shoulder and torso forward while stepping to the right foot. A simple example of this idea is the motion the body does naturally while walking. When dancing we would exaggerate this natural movement. The Tango is performed to a staccato type rhythm.
Staccato music has distinct breaks between successive tones.
The Draw looks best when it is a slow draw timed so that the free foot reaches the weighted foot just as the next step is to be started. The slow draw is easy to style and has a pleasing appearance even when performed by inexperienced dancers. Some dancers prefer to use a snap draw and hold to accentuate the staccato rhythm. The Gaucho style uses extreme Contra body movement on the slow forward steps and squared shoulders for the Tango Draw. The snap draw is used and held with the free toe pointed to the instep of the weighted foot.