This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Walking in Crossed Feet
Crossed feet is the ‘other’ way of walking in tango, and is a very important element of the dance. The signature movement in crossed feet is the back ocho. A lovely movement by itself the back ocho also opens the door to a number of nice turns.
Suspension and Release
Pauses and quick time movements go well together to express the feeling of music where lyrical melody is contrasted with driving rhythm. This class will continue to explore movements that can be stretched out over multiple beats, and mixed with quick time movements. We will explore the orchestras and vocalists of the late 40s and the movement they inspire.
This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Check Step Turns
In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including the ocho cortado and some nice variations.
Same Step, Different Orchestra
In this class we will explore the musicality of different orchestras, we will develop an interesting combination, and then look at how we might use the same movement with contrasting orchestras, Biagi and Di Sarli for example. The focus will be much more on the musicality than the movements, musicality is equally important for leaders and followers, it is through musicality that the role of the follower is expressed. Steps are important but without musicality they are empty.
This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Check Step Turns
In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including the ocho cortado and some nice variations.
Same Step, Different Orchestra
In this class we will explore the musicality of different orchestras, we will develop an interesting combination, and then look at how we might use the same movement with contrasting orchestras, Biagi and Di Sarli for example. The focus will be much more on the musicality than the movements, musicality is equally important for leaders and followers, it is through musicality that the role of the follower is expressed. Steps are important but without musicality they are empty.