Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Arrastres or barridas (sweeps)

Barridas (also called arrastres, or in English sweeps) are absolutely emblematic of tango. They form a family of steps one partner (often the leader) sweeps the other partner's foot. These steps are very pretty and require a particular technique to lead them and follow them properly. We saw a simple version of the step from corte in the beginners class and then more complex versions for intermediates and up.

Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Sanguchitos (from simple to complex)

Sandwiches or sanguchitos must be on the most emblematic tango step and one of the most versatile one too. In these workshops, we started with the simple sandwich and then moved to to play with different versions on both sides of the embrace and also explored back sandwiches, which are really great addition to a repertoire of steps. Sandwiches work really well on soft, romantic music

Dimension: Interactions - Theme: High sacadas

We continued on the theme of sacadas, but this time, focusing on high sacadas, which are movements where the thighs get in contact. For the beginners, we focused on a classic step called the castigada. For intermediates & up, we looked at a step we really like: a high sacada leading into a cross with the right leg.

Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Sacadas in ochos

We started our new term with sacadas which are steps where one partner (more commonly the leader) steps in between the other's feet. We started with a simple version from the ocho for beginners and improvers. For intermediates & up, we looked at more adventurous combinations using sacadas in overturned ochos.