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March 2017
Tandas we ❤ – Miguel Caló (tango)
Today, a great tango tanda by Miguel Caló featuring one of our favourite songs: Jamás retornarás.
End of March 2017 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Speed and on Juan D'arienzo's orchestra. Time to review what you've learned!
Class video & notes – 17/03/2017
Special class at Negracha - Creative crosses
In this class, we had a look at how we could use the axis to lead front crosses, back crosses and back cross sandwiches. Very playful additions to your repertoire of steps.
Class video & notes – 15/03/2017
Dimension: Speed - Theme: Changes of speed & cadencias
In this class, we played with changes of speed. We applied it to the backward ochos by adding little rebounds to this simple step rhythmical and playful. We also focused on cadencias, these littles steps that play with the pendulum technique and that are just, so salón.
Playful tandas from D’Arienzo
Discover playful and up-beat tandas from D'Arienzo, the king of the beat. The perfect start of a tango-filled weekend...
Beautiful tandas from Lomuto
Discover beautiful tandas from Lomuto - there are oldies from the 20's, romantic valses and melancholy instrumentals. The perfect start of a tango-filled weekend...
Class video & notes – 08/03/2017
Dimension: Speed - Theme: The cross and its musicality
The cross is one of tango's emblematic steps. In this class, we started with a basic cross and then played with how the cross could look and feel with different musicalities and techniques, including that of the empujadita.
Tandas we ❤ – Juan D’Arienzo (Milonga)
This week is a milonga tanda by the king of the beat (el rey del compás), Juan D'Arienzo.
Class video & notes – 01/03/2017
Dimension: Speed - Theme: Rhythmic orchestras
For this class, we looked at steps that would work for rhythmic orchestras or rhythmic sections of any tango. We started with variants of the change of weight in a box and then played with the giro and baby forward ochos.
5 tips to improve your tango without spending a penny!
There's a lot you can do in your daily life to improve your tango dancing. The best thing about them? They do make a difference, and... they're free! Have a read at our 5 top tips to improve your tango without spending a penny!
