In tango, we use the word dissociation to describe quite a variety of moves, which are meant either to keep the connection between partners or to make the follower step, cross, pivot... In this class, we focused on the subtle differences between each lead by using a few sequences we like.
We think lifting in the embrace can send versatile signals to create a wide range of movements. In this class, we focused on a little square and parada for the beginners and then a rather original side cross followed by a sacada by the follower. Pure tango salon with a little twist.
In this class, we had a look at how to use what we call the grounding technique to slow down in the walking, create boleos without pivot and a fancy pivot on two feet.
The embrace is not a fixed position we take and never move from. On the opposite, the embrace is alive - opening, closing, changing shape. In this class, we focused on the americana position - how to get to the americana in as few steps as possible and exciting exits including a beautiful adornment, a change of lane or sacadas.
In this class, we has a look at how we build a comfortable and flexible embrace and how the whole body can be used to lead steps. We did a little sequence we call change of weight in a box, before moving on to a 360-degree turn in 2 steps and playful steps backwards with a stumble effect.
In this class, we focused on small, playful steps that can be used for slightly more rhythmical tango pieces or on crowded dancefloors. We started with the versatile and pretty step we call promenade before moving on to one of our old time favourites - a double cross with rebounds.
In this class, we looked at steps that travel. These are useful as we normally try and keep the flow of the milonga going, only stopping when we run out of space ourselves. We saw a couple of steps and figures that move, either forwards for the leader or more unique, backwards for the leader.
In this first class of our short term, we had a look at how to vary the size of basic steps, before moving on to how the leader and the follower can both take different sized steps whilst maintaining a nice connection. We saw one of our favourite tango salon step, a little cadencia, which is cute, playful and musical as well as a little square inspired by Osvaldo and Coca.
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La Cumparsita is without doubt amongst the most famous tango tunes of all times. Dancers and non dancers alike associate the tune with tango within just a few bars of hearing it. Read on to learn about the story behind the song...A playful and elegant performance by Alicia Pons y Claudio Ruberti.
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