Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Flexible embrace

The embrace is not a fixed position we take and never move from. On the opposite, the embrace is alive - opening, closing, changing shape. In this class, we focused on the americana position - how to get to the americana in as few steps as possible and exciting exits including a beautiful adornment, a change of lane or sacadas.

Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Fundamentals

In this class, we has a look at how we build a comfortable and flexible embrace and how the whole body can be used to lead steps. We did a little sequence we call change of weight in a box, before moving on to a 360-degree turn in 2 steps and playful steps backwards with a stumble effect.

Dimension: Size - Theme: Steps for crowded dancefloors

In this class, we focused on small, playful steps that can be used for slightly more rhythmical tango pieces or on crowded dancefloors. We started with the versatile and pretty step we call promenade before moving on to one of our old time favourites - a double cross with rebounds.

Dimension: Size - Theme: Steps that travel

In this class, we looked at steps that travel. These are useful as we normally try and keep the flow of the milonga going, only stopping when we run out of space ourselves. We saw a couple of steps and figures that move, either forwards for the leader or more unique, backwards for the leader.

Dimension: Size - Theme: Varying the size of steps

In this first class of our short term, we had a look at how to vary the size of basic steps, before moving on to how the leader and the follower can both take different sized steps whilst maintaining a nice connection. We saw one of our favourite tango salon step, a little cadencia, which is cute, playful and musical as well as a little square inspired by Osvaldo and Coca.