Dimension: Speed - Theme: Melodic orchestras / Changes of front
In this class, we had a look at slow steps that would fit melodic orchestras or melodic sections of tango songs and we focused on the change of front - from a simple rebound to a giro in americana. In the beginners class, we saw a variation of the corte, to build on what we did last week.
Tango began to travel the world with Argentine sailors, although it was only when they reached Paris that it really took off on a global scale – oo la la! Once this happened, the more affluent Argentinean population began embracing the tango culture they had previously rejected - typical...
Dimension: Speed - Theme: Melodic orchestras / Planeos
In this class, we had a look at slow steps that would fit melodic orchestras of melodic sections of tango songs and we focused on planeos, these romantic steps where one partner, normally the leader, draws a circle around the other dancer. These steps are very beautiful and we saw a couple of variants, from simple to more advanced.
Dimension: Speed - Theme: Speed fundamentals
In this class, we set out the basics of changing speed, e.g. going faster and slower, using side steps, the caminata and a simple change of lane, which lands itself beautifully to playful and musical variations.
Argentine tango is all about enjoying life, being social and above all, having fun. With such a free-flowing, vibrant dance, mistakes and missteps are inevitable but letting go is not only the way to get the most out of tango, it’s also a vital part of the learning process.
