Class notes & summary video from our 22/04 group classes. Theme: Boleos.

Boleos are whip-like moves that result from an interruption of energy in the lead. In this class, we saw a simple variation of boleos on the floor for beginners and then a more energetic series of front and back boleos for intermediates. Put some energy in your dancing (when the dancefloor is clear!)

Class notes & summary video from our 19/04 group classes. Theme: Wraps

Wraps are fun step where the follower's leg "wraps" around the leader's leg in a soft, rounder, circular motion. In this class, we saw a couple of variations, suitable for beginners & for intermediates. Perfect for slow, mellow tangos.

Class notes & summary video from our 15/04 group classes. Theme: Ganchos.

Although ganchos are now widely used in milongas, they were originally risqué stage tango moves. They're very common on Strictly and as a result are what comes to non-dancers' minds when they think of tango. In this class, we saw a couple of basic and more advanced ganchos, for you to pepper your dance with some of these little bursts of energy.

Class notes & summary video from our 12/04 group classes. Theme: The art of sudden pauses!

A lot of dancers keep on going, step after step after step. It can be intimidating to sometimes pause - a bit like when a conversation suddenly goes quiet. However, it can very musical (and fun) to add sudden stops to your dancing. After all, tango music inspires many pauses. In this class, we worked to the music of D'Arienzo.

Theme: Changes of energy - Dancing on Pugliese
In this class, we looked at how we could express the dramatic style of orchestras like Pugliese, through changes of energy. We started with simple changes of weight for beginners and move into different caminatas and a dramatic cross for intermediates.