Boleo is activated by reversing a pivot, causing the dancer’s leg to swing out and return, similar to whipping motion. The Axis of the Follower is extremely important. Since one leg is flying, the standing one shall be firmly on the ground with no balance issues. Depending on musical interpretation and the specific effect we...
Of the three tango genres, Milonga seems to be the easiest when in fact is the most difficult one. The speed of the music, lack of understanding of Milonga Rhythm (1 - - 4 5 - 7 or 1 - - 4 1 - 3), mismatch of double time and traspie, and the misinterpretation of...
Sacada means displacement Back sacadas require all the tango technique normally necessary to perform regular displacement plus a good understanding of torsions, pivots, timing, and movement delay. Torsions, pivots, over-pivoting We will work on torsions, pivots, over pivoting (without disturbing your partner axis and losing connection and balance), ability to walk while in overturned position,...
Main focus:giros in parallel and cross systems * Separation/isolation of movement in the upper and lower body. *Continuity of rotation and torsion in the lead and follow. *Basic giro to the left and to the right in parallel and cross system from the back cross. *Principles of parallel and cross-system while turning. The classes are...
IN-PERSON BEGINNER ARGENTINE TANGO8 weeks course | Each class is 90-min Learning Argentine Tango has a couple of phases, and the Beginner course is one of the most crucial components! In the Beginner course, you will learn all Argentine Tango essentials - a famous tango walk/caminata, baldoza, and 8-count basic to the cross. You will...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Every Sunday afternoon, normally from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $10 - Students $5 Our Current COVID Restrictions: What we request (via the honor system) is that attendees have any of: Being fully vaccinated against Covid A recent negative Covid test A lab test of elevated antibodies due to a previous infection We are not...
This pre-intermediate Argentine Tango course focuses on Tango musicality. We will discuss time, double time, and half time from the dancer's perspective. Learn how to introduce the pauses and how to play with the phrasing. We will explain and practice hands-on (or rather feet-on) how to count the Tango music, tango choreography and Tango steps....
Tangueros, Laura Grandi will be teaching the pre-practica class and making sure she is there at all times to answer your questions during our 'guided practica' >> What will you be able to see when you come to Practilonga Caminito? >> In each class we will take a fundamental of tango (those movements that you...
