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April 2016
Class video & notes – 27/04/2016
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: El Turco Jose
In this class, we had a closer look at El Turco Jose and his amazing "invention", the entry to the ocho. This is a beautiful step to start ochos forward and giros - versatile and musical.
Class video & notes – 24/04/2016
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: El Negro Portalea
In this class, we had a closer look at El Negro Portalea and his beautiful, smooth dancing style. His nickname could definitely have been the king of cadencia. We particularly liked how he mixes back crosses and back ochos.
Class video & notes – 20/04/2016
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Pupi Castillo
In this class, we saw a couple of steps inspired by Pupi Castillo, including a sacada with amazing footwork for the leader.
Class video & notes – 17/04/2016
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Steps from the Great Maestros
This is a special 2-hour workshop on Great Maestro steps. We focused on dancers from the Golden Age of tango and saw a couple of classic steps, whilst looking at each dancer style and musicality
Class video & notes – 13/04/2016
Special milonga vals
This is a special workshop taught with Juan Martin and Stefania on vals. In the beginner class, we started with a basic vals step. In the intermediate class, Juan Martin & Stefania went deeper into vals musicality.
Class video & notes – 10/04/2016
Special milonga workshop
This is a special workshop taught with Juan Martin and Stefania on milonga. In the beginner class, we started with the box and the baldosa. In the intermediate class, Juan Martin & Stefania went deeper into milonga musicality.
Class video & notes – 06/04/2016
Special giro workshop
This is a special workshop taught with Juan Martin and Stefania. In the beginner / improver class, we worked on a simple giro sequence to get the basics right. In the intermediate / advanced class, Juan Martin & Stefania looked into giros with enrosque and lapiz.
Class video & notes – 03/04/2016
Dimension: Immersion - Theme: Osvaldo & Coca / Carlos & Rosa Perez
This is a special workshop taught together with Juan Martin and Stefania. In the beginner class, we saw a simple sequence inspired by Osvaldo and Coca. Osvaldo is known as honeyfeet for his delicate footwork. Juan Martin & Stefania taught a giro sequence by Carlos & Rosa Perez.
March 2016 – End of term review
This week marks the end of our Academic Term focusing on the Tango Dimension Speedand on Troilo's orchestra. Time to review what you've learned!
Class video & notes – 30/03/2016
Dimension: Speed - Theme: Asynchronicity II
To end our term, we studied a couple of asynchronous steps, which also happen to be inspired by Osvaldo and Coca, 2 amazing dancers from the Golden Age of Tango and had a look at some of their signature moves. Very playful and musical.
