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May 2017
Class video & notes – 14/05/2017
Dimension: Axis - Theme: Linear volcadas
In this class, for beginners and improvers, we saw a simple pivot from the sandwich - we really like this step, it's cute and romantic. We then moved on to a first linear volcada from the back cross (a classic) and another linear volcada with the follower's right leg (much more original).
Class video & notes – 10/05/2017
Dimension: Axis - Theme: Pasadas/paradas
To start our new term, we focused on paradas and pasadas, these steps where the follower steps over the leader's leg. We started with a simple combination for beginners and then explored a pasada in backward ocho followed by a single axis turn for the intermediates and up. Challenging but also beautiful!
5 tips to blend in at a milonga!
If you're still wondering about how to put your best foot forward at a milonga, and about what to do or even more importantly, what not to do, here are 5 simple tips for a starter!
April 2017 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Immersion and on Old School Milongueros. Time to review what you've learned!
April 2017
El Turco Jose Brahemcha
He has got an energetic dance style, mixing suspension and rhythmic footwork. On the song Cachirulo, you can see how his slightly aggressive dancing style matches the sound of the bandoneon.
El Negro Portalea’s cadencia
Giraldo's style is often described as being pure "Villa Urquiza", from the name of a famous borough of Buenos Aires where some of the best dancers have trained and originated. This style is a smooth, elegant dancing style, which a lot of people more commonly call "tango salón. Giraldo is particularly well known for his cadencia.
Tandas we ❤ – Anibal Troilo (tango)
We regularly publish tandas to get you inspired in between classes and milongas. Today, a tango tanda by Anibal Troilo.
We ♥ Osvaldo and Coca
As we explore the dimension "immersion" this month, we'll get some inspriation from the best old-school milongueros to up your milonga creds, starting with Coca and Osvaldo, who used to dance with a very personal, musical style which is very enjoyable to watch.
Flamboyance with Puppi Castillo
Puppi Castello's style is more flamboyant and stage-like than any other milongueros we've seen so far in our discovery of the old school milongueros.
Interview with Osvaldo & Coca Cartery
This month, we explore the tango dimension "Immersion" and look at getting inspiration from the great dancers and masters of the Golden Age of tango. We've already seen in class a couple of steps from Osvaldo and Coca Cartery, the 2004 tango world champions and the specificities of their dancing style.
In this 2-part interview, they give us many interesting insights into the history of tango and milongas.
