Help! I’m used to choreographies (part 4/4)!
If you’re used to learning choreographies, don’t panic! Yes, improvised dancing takes a bit of adjusting, but once you relax, things become much easier and you’ll get a very worth-while buzz. (4/4)
September 16, 2019
Class video & notes – 10/03/2019
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
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
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!
04/08 Juan Martin & Stefania WELCOME Milonga with Show
04/08: We are delighted to welcome Juan Martin Carrara and Stefania Colina, London's favourite maestros, back to the UK: WELCOME MILONGA! They will run the Int/Adv workshop and later in the afternoon, will perform a FULL SHOW for our greatest pleasure. DJ Juan Martin mano a mano with DJ Bruno!
July 8, 2019
Class video & notes – 24/03/2019
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
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
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
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
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.
