Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Ganchos & enganches
Ganchos are steps where one partner (often the follower) kicks under the other's leg and enganches are steps where one partner (again normally the follower) wraps one leg around the partner's leg. They are very emblematic to tango and most non tango dancers will think tango is what these steps are about.
You tango fashionistas probably know Taconeando, the shoe brand. Did you know however that Taconeando was also a tango song, with lyrics written by José Horacio Staffolani, born exactly 116 years ago?
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Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Combination of interactions in the ocho cortado and giro
Interactions are often mixed to create more complex sequences or can often be added to the simplest of steps. We started the class with the basic ocho cortado and had a look at how we could add an entrada or an arrastre to this step. Then, we moved on to giros to which we added sacadas, arrastres and an invasion. Quite a programme!
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Pasada/parada
Paradas are steps where the leader blocks the follower with his leg, and pasadas are a slightly softer version where the block is done with the foot. They are both very nice and atmospheric steps, used very commonly in tango.
