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December 2016
Today is December 11, and it also is….
Today, 11th of December, is the National day of Tango in Argentina: during this day, Buenos Aires stops walking and starts dancing.
Mid December 2016 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Interactions and on Malerba's orchestra. Time to review what you've learned!
Jorge Borges and tango
Jorge Luis Borges is one of the most famous Argentine artist around the world. He is also well known for his very beautiful quotes about tango...
The straight world of tango before the 1890’s
Something pivotal happened in the 1890's in tango... Read on!
Ricardo Malerba
Discover the career of Ricardo Malerba, the Argentine bandoneonist, leader and composer, which orchestra is famous for its quality and swinging sound.
Class video & notes – 30/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Ganchos & enganches
Ganchos are steps where one partner (often the follower) kicks under the other's leg and enganches are steps where one partner (again normally the follower) wraps one leg around the partner's leg. They are very emblematic to tango and most non tango dancers will think tango is what these steps are about.
Taconeando anyone?
You tango fashionistas probably know Taconeando, the shoe brand. Did you know however that Taconeando was also a tango song, with lyrics written by José Horacio Staffolani, born exactly 116 years ago?
November 2016
Tango tandas for DJs
A great site for those of you who might consider becoming tango DJs or organising your own milonga!
Class video & notes – 23/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Combination of interactions in the ocho cortado and giro
Interactions are often mixed to create more complex sequences or can often be added to the simplest of steps. We started the class with the basic ocho cortado and had a look at how we could add an entrada or an arrastre to this step. Then, we moved on to giros to which we added sacadas, arrastres and an invasion. Quite a programme!
Class video & notes – 20/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Pasada/parada
Paradas are steps where the leader blocks the follower with his leg, and pasadas are a slightly softer version where the block is done with the foot. They are both very nice and atmospheric steps, used very commonly in tango.
