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March 5, 2020

Tango height » Rhythmic tangos (07/07/2019 class)

By |March 5th, 2020|

Dimension: Height - Theme: Rhythmic tangos

Life is not linear, why should your tango be? In this class, we had a look at how to vary height in ryhtmic tangos. Change of height and of rhythm? Sign me in!

January 15, 2020

23 little tango gems

By |January 15th, 2020|

Let's keep the festive atmosphere a little bit longer... Here's an easy access to the 23 little tango gems we published for our Advent Calendar. To be enjoyed before or after Christmas without any moderation...

September 8, 2019

Class video & notes – 10/03/2019

By |September 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Speed - Theme: Barridas

In this class, we has a look at a classic tango step, the barrida where one partner sweeps the other's foot on the floor. We had a look at how to play with the speed and energy of the barrida to generate soft barridas or high energy ones.

August 25, 2019

Class video & notes – 17/03/2019

By |August 25th, 2019|

Dimension: Speed - Theme: Dancing fast tangos

In this class, we has a look at a couple of simple structures that can be used in fast tangos or more generally to interpret the rhythmic section of most tangos. Simple but powerful.

Class video & notes – 20/03/2019

By |August 25th, 2019|

Dimension: Speed - Theme: Combination with pivots and giros I

In this class, we worked on how to change speed using pivots and giros. For intermediates, we saw a variety of combinations using the famous and classic entry to the ocho step. Bring it on Pugliese, we're ready!

July 8, 2019

Class video & notes – 24/03/2019

By |July 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Speed - Theme: Combination with pivots and giros

In this class, we focused on how to change speed using pivots and giros. For intermediates, we saw a lovely sequence using giro, sacada, planeo and barrida. A great addition to add some umpf to your tango repertoire.

Class video & notes – 27/03/2019

By |July 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Speed - Theme: Term review

In this class, we reviewed some of the steps we saw in our last term, including various planeos and a fast flat giro to add contrasts.

Class video & notes – 14/04/2019

By |July 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Ganchos

Ganchos, these emblematic tango steps! Ganchos are steps where one partner (often the follower) kicks under the other's leg and enganches are steps where one partner (again normally the follower) wraps one leg around the partner's leg. In this class, we saw a few classic combinations of both ganchos and enganches

Class video & notes – 17/04/2019

By |July 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Cross and barridas

In this class, we saw a pot-pourri of steps we really like from the Golden Age, including classic and unusual combinations using the cross as well as a barrida and gancho combination that stole our heart.

Class video & notes – 26/04/2019

By |July 8th, 2019|

Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Playing with different time signatures

Playing with different time signatures, e.g when the leader and the follower don't follow the same rythm, is an incredibly powerful tool to add spice and personality to your tango. In this class, we looked at some classic steps that use different time signatures.

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