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.
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Review
In this class, we reviewed some of the concepts we studied during the trimester. For the beginners and improvers, we focused on rebounds as well as americana and ochos. For the intermediates, we reviewed an arrastre, a cross/sandwich and a boleo.
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Flexible embrace
In this class, we spent time exploring how both partners could move independently from one another whilst keeping a comfortable and flexible embrace. We used creative versions of the cross to develop this concept.
