Dimension: Directions - Theme: Creative changes of directions

In the beginners class, we looked at variants of the step we call promenade with adornments for the follower and the leader. For intermediates, we looked at two creative ways of changing directions, one with rebounds and the other with a pivot on two feet.

Dimension: Directions - Theme: Giros with enrosque & lapiz

Last week, we saw a version of the giro to the left, this week we focused on a giro to the right. For the intermediates, we looked at a half giro and then a full giro with enrosque. Two classics.

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.