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November 2016
Class video & notes – 16/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Arrastres or barridas (sweeps)
Barridas (also called arrastres, or in English sweeps) are absolutely emblematic of tango. They form a family of steps one partner (often the leader) sweeps the other partner's foot. These steps are very pretty and require a particular technique to lead them and follow them properly. We saw a simple version of the step from corte in the beginners class and then more complex versions for intermediates and up.
Class video & notes – 13/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Sanguchitos (from simple to complex)
Sandwiches or sanguchitos must be on the most emblematic tango step and one of the most versatile one too. In these workshops, we started with the simple sandwich and then moved to to play with different versions on both sides of the embrace and also explored back sandwiches, which are really great addition to a repertoire of steps. Sandwiches work really well on soft, romantic music
Class video & notes – 9/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: High sacadas
We continued on the theme of sacadas, but this time, focusing on high sacadas, which are movements where the thighs get in contact. For the beginners, we focused on a classic step called the castigada. For intermediates & up, we looked at a step we really like: a high sacada leading into a cross with the right leg.
A beautiful tango quote
From el Flaco Dany Garcia, an Argentine tango maestro...
Class video & notes – 6/11/2016
Dimension: Interactions - Theme: Sacadas in ochos
We started our new term with sacadas which are steps where one partner (more commonly the leader) steps in between the other's feet. We started with a simple version from the ocho for beginners and improvers. For intermediates & up, we looked at more adventurous combinations using sacadas in overturned ochos.
October 2016
The ABC of a milonga
Want to join a milonga but are afraid of tango faux-pas? Read on, there's only a few things you need to know before hitting the dancefloor and having a great time. Most things are just common sense, really!
Mid October 2016 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our first Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Directions and on Canaro's orchestra. Time to review what you've learned!
11 dubious facts (text version)
52% of ladies start tango to have an excuse to buy more shoes. The average speed of a boleo is 42 mph. And plenty of other dubious stats about tango... Take a look and have a laugh!
Class video & notes – 12/10/2016
Dimension: Directions - Theme: Review
In these classes, we reviewed some of the steps we covered during the term: ocho, giro, a lovely sequence by Portalea a a great combination of soft rebounds for romantic pieces of music.
Class video & notes – 08/10/2016
Dimension: Directions - Theme: Changes of direction and height
In these classes, we played with two dimensions, directions and height to produce some lovely steps from ochos and giros.
