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June 2017
Class video & notes – 18/06/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: High energy steps
In this class, we had a look at rebounds in backward ochos for beginners & improvers. We then put a bit more energy in the step to create what we like to call baby backward ochos. We also had a look at baby forward ochos and how to link both.
Class video & notes – 14/06/2017
Dimension: Energy - Theme: Soft energy
To start our new term, we focused on soft forward ochos for beginners & improvers. We took this simple step to the next level with the intermediates and also focused on a couple of pivots on two feet.
7 simple tips to invite someone new at a milonga
If you are wondering about how to invite someone you've never dance with before at a milonga, here are a few tips to make it easier!
Mid June 2017 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Axis. Time to review what you've learned!
Tandas we ❤ – Lucio Demare
Here's a new tanda we love. Expect some humming or little twitches from your foot - better not fight it.
Tandas we ❤ – Lucio Demare (Tango)
Today, a tango tanda by Lucio Demare; featuring Solamente ella, which he composed.
3 tango frenemies you might want to think about
There are 3 words commonly used in tango which I can only think of as "frenemies". They sound helpful whilst actually leading to misunderstandings about what tango and what the role of each partner is about. Let's expose them now. Maybe we can confront these frenemies, bend these hung-up definitions and achieve a nicer dancing experience in the process.
May 2017
Tandas we ❤ – Pugliese (Tango)
This week is a special treat - with Pugliese songs bringing so much drama to the dancefloor, they are often chosen for performances, so we've selected quite a few by world-class artists, including Lorena Ermocida.
Class video & notes – 24/05/2017
Dimension: Axis - Theme: Volcadas
Volcadas are beautiful out of axis steps where the follower leans forward onto her partner. There are quite a few versions, the main ones being circular vs linear volcadas.
Class video & notes – 21/05/2017
Dimension: Axis - Theme: Planeos
Planeos... Another beautiful, aerial tango family step. In the beginner class, we started with two classic planeos, one from the backward ocho and the other from the forward ocho. In the second class, we were a bit more adventurous and saw an off-axis planeo, a planeo on both legs and a very nice planeo from a sentada (a personal favourite)
