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September 2017
Class video & notes – 10/09/2017
Dimension: Directions - Theme: Creative ways to stay in the line of dance
The idea in this class was to explore creative ways to go forward in the line of dance. With beginners, we started with a 360 degree pivot from the cross. In the intermediate class, we looked at a synchronised lapiz adornment, then a pivot to the right and last a very nice sequence using a change of front.
Tandas we ❤ – Carlos Di Sarli (Tango)
Today, a tango tanda by Carlos Di Sarli.
July 2017
From the Guarda Vieja to the Orquesta Típica
The first generation of tango players, called the "Guardia Vieja" (the Old Guard), were recent immigrants. By mixing their own culture and heritage, they participated in creating tango, a new music genre blending European, African and salon music.
Class video & notes – 26/07/2017
Dimension: Height - Theme: Grounding
In this class, we worked on what we call the grounding technique, where the leader uses a soft pressure to transmit information to the follower and we applied it to the cross. We first led a wide cross which transformed into a planeo, then applied the same concept to a lateral cross with the right leg and finished with a pivot on two feet which leads to a cross.
Class video & notes – 16/07/2017
Dimension: Height - Theme: The quebrada
In this class, we focused on a step called the quebrada, where the leader goes down with his knees together. It is a very elegant posture which creates opportunities for a wide range of versions. In the intermediate class, we saw a lovely adornment for the follower, a boleo and a version of the quebrada from a change of front.
July 2017 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Energy. Time to review what you've learned!
Class video & notes – 09/07/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Boleos
Boleos are high energy steps which come from a change of direction. In this class, we started with a simple boleo combination for the beginners. We then looked at a high back boleo which can be used in milongas as it is led within the embrace and we closed the class with a forward boleo.
Class video & notes – 05/07/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Varying the energy of rebounds
Rebounds are by nature quite energetic but in this class, we looked at how to vary the energy of this classic step. We started with a simple rebound on both sides for the beginners and then moved on to a slow romantic rebound in parallel system and a couple of challenging versions in cross system.
Class video & notes – 02/07/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Varying the energy at the cross
The cross is such a classic step, it's nice to know ways to play with it to match the music. We started the class with the salida cruzada. We then moved to a step called la salida de los cuarentas, we also added 2 adornments at the cross and last finished with an original cross/sandwich step that we are very fond of.
Tandas we ❤ – Angel D’Agostino (Vals)
This week, selection of valses from the two "angels", Ángel D'Agostino and Ángel Vargas.
