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.

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.