This month, we explore the tango dimension "Immersion" and look at getting inspiration from the great dancers and masters of the Golden Age of tango. We've already seen in class a couple of steps from Osvaldo and Coca Cartery, the 2004 tango world champions and the specificities of their dancing style.
In this 2-part interview, they give us many interesting insights into the history of tango and milongas.
Carlos and Rosa Perez have been very influential in the world of tango, training many World champions. We particularly enjoy their smooth, poised elegance.
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Steps inspired by Osvaldo Zotto
In this class, we started by reviewing the classic cross. In the intermediate class, we focused on a step with 2 empujaditas and another with an old-fashioned traditional back boleo.
This month, we explore the tango dimension "Immersion" and look at getting inspiration from the great dancers and masters of the Golden Age of tango.
In this interview, In this interview, Carlos & Rosa Perez share their personal history and what tango means to them.
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Steps inspired by Giraldo Portalea
Giraldo Portalea is very famous for his unique combinations, his smooth dancing and his cadencia. In this class, we started with the Americana before exploring some of Portalea's signature moves: a mix between back cross and backward ocho, a single axis turn from a unique entry point, and an Americana using counter-energy.
