How did tango conquer the world?
Watch this short, educational and fun video about how tango was born and how it spread from Buenos Aires slums to Paris before taking over the world!
July 7, 2017
Class video & notes – 05/07/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Varying the energy of rebounds
Rebounds are by nature quite energetic but in this class, we looked at how to vary the energy of this classic step. We started with a simple rebound on both sides for the beginners and then moved on to a slow romantic rebound in parallel system and a couple of challenging versions in cross system.
Class video & notes – 02/07/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Varying the energy at the cross
The cross is such a classic step, it's nice to know ways to play with it to match the music. We started the class with the salida cruzada. We then moved to a step called la salida de los cuarentas, we also added 2 adornments at the cross and last finished with an original cross/sandwich step that we are very fond of.
♪ Tuesday Tanda – Angel D’Agostino (Vals)
This week, selection of valses from the two "angels", Ángel D'Agostino and Ángel Vargas.
June 30, 2017
Closing your eyes: cierra los ojos
The Argentines often use the word "entregar" when talking about the skill of following, which means "to give in" or "to surrender" to the lead. In my mind, it only is possible when followers close their eyes (and gentlemen) keep their gaze unfocused.
♪ Tuesday Tanda – Ángel D’agostino (tango)
This week is a tango tanda by Ángel D'agostino, the pianist and director who also was also an excellent dancer. D'Agostino built on D'arienzo strong and clear beat but made it smoother and softer.
Class video & notes – 18/06/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: High energy steps
In this class, we had a look at rebounds in backward ochos for beginners & improvers. We then put a bit more energy in the step to create what we like to call baby backward ochos. We also had a look at baby forward ochos and how to link both.
Tuesday Tanda – Angel D’Agostino (tango)
Every Tuesday, we publish a tanda to get you inspired for the week. Today, we picked a tanda by the two "angels", D'agostino and Vagas, with a version of the beautiful song Madreselva, composed by Canaro, and which we translated earlier last week.
Class video & notes – 14/06/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Soft energy
To start our new term, we focused on soft forward ochos for beginners & improvers. We took this simple step to the next level with the intermediates and also focused on a couple of pivots on two feet.
7 simple tips to invite someone new at a milonga
Tango Factbites: Budding Milonguero Series
If you are wondering about how to invite someone you've never dance with before at a milonga, here are a few tips to make it easier!
