Dimension: Directions - Theme: Giros with sacadas

We started with a very simple giro, a classic figure where the follower walks around the leader in 4 steps. For the intermediates, we looked at two giros with sacadas and a change of energy. Great additions to your repertoire if you want a bit of drama.

Dimension: Directions - Theme: Backward ochos & grapevine variations

We started with the classic backward ocho, before looking at creative ways of changing directions. In this second part of the class, we used the grapevine as a foundation as it is a step where the leader and the follower move at different times and as such, provides an exciting testbed for creative exploration.

Dimension: Directions - Theme: Forward ocho & changes of direction

In this class, we went over the classic forward ocho in the beginner/improver class, as it is a step which is a strong foundation for many other sequences. In the intermediate class, we payed with the giro and the ocho cortado.

Dimension: Directions - Theme: Changes of lane

In this first class of our new term, we explored how to change lanes, which often involves dissociation and the use of forward, side and back steps. In the beginner class, we started with simple yet musical combinations and in the intermediate + class, looked at an enrosque and a beautiful sequence by the milonguero Portalea.

Dimension: Height - Theme: Changes of height and crosses

Changes of height can lead to very interesting variations on the cross: cross / uncross combinations, which we are very fond of. We started the class with a few simple steps looking at the concept of lifting the embrace and then looked at applying this to the cross.