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February 2017
Class video & notes – 08/02/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Flexible embrace
In this class, we spent time exploring how both partners could move independently from one another whilst keeping a comfortable and flexible embrace. We used creative versions of the cross to develop this concept.
Class video & notes – 01/02/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: The art of rebounds
Rebounds offer more room for creativity than is apparent at first. They can be done together or not, in the same direction or not, in cross or parallel system, fast or slow. We would like to encourage you to play with these different concepts and see what variations of the rebound you can come up with. In this class, we started with simple rebounds together and then built up to create a boleo and a nice contra-energy.
January 2017
El Señor del Tango…
... which means the Gentleman of Tango is the name that was given to Carlos Di Sarli, the Argentine pianist, compositor and orchestra leader who created many of the beautiful songs we still dance on today.
Class video & notes – 25/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Using the right side of the embrace
Not all things are created equal, and the embrace is no different. It's asymmetrical and although we need to keep a balanced energy all throughout the embrace loop, in certain cases, we need to activate only one side of the embrace. In this class, we saw the technique and a couple of steps using the right side of the embrace - a classic corrida and variations of the grapevine.
Class video & notes – 18/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Using hinges to communicate in close embrace
In tango, we use the word dissociation to describe quite a variety of moves, which are meant either to keep the connection between partners or to make the follower step, cross, pivot... In this class, we focused on the subtle differences between each lead by using a few sequences we like.
Class video & notes – 15/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Lifting technique and sacada
We think lifting in the embrace can send versatile signals to create a wide range of movements. In this class, we focused on a little square and parada for the beginners and then a rather original side cross followed by a sacada by the follower. Pure tango salon with a little twist.
Class video & notes – 11/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Grounding technique
In this class, we had a look at how to use what we call the grounding technique to slow down in the walking, create boleos without pivot and a fancy pivot on two feet.
Class video & notes – 08/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Flexible embrace
The embrace is not a fixed position we take and never move from. On the opposite, the embrace is alive - opening, closing, changing shape. In this class, we focused on the americana position - how to get to the americana in as few steps as possible and exciting exits including a beautiful adornment, a change of lane or sacadas.
Class video & notes – 04/01/2017
Dimension: Embrace - Theme: Fundamentals
In this class, we has a look at how we build a comfortable and flexible embrace and how the whole body can be used to lead steps. We did a little sequence we call change of weight in a box, before moving on to a 360-degree turn in 2 steps and playful steps backwards with a stumble effect.
December 2016
End of December 2016 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension size and on Donato's orchestra. Time to review what you've learned!
