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.
We like to publish tandas on our blog to get you inspired in between classes and milongas! Expect some humming or little twitches from your foot – better not fight it.
This is a rather rhythmical tanda from Canaro - much more than what you might be used to from this orchestra. Still great fun and of course with Canaro, very danceable!
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.
