“Tango” is not a style. Tango is a culture, a music genre, a dance. When an Argentine tango teacher says he teaches “Tango”, dear, that can be quite confusing. Distinct styles in tango manifest in different artistic interpretations. For my tango education, it is important to know the differences between Traditional Tango or Nuevo Tango, Tango Escenario, […]
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Back Ocho – Ladies Tango Techniques 7
In connection to last lesson,where we discussed the front ocho, I will today continue to explore the back ocho. Also called back cross, which is quite similar in movement with the front ocho, just with oposite direction. A small figure consisting of two basic technics: a step backwards, please refer to my blog the tango walk […]
Front Ocho – Ladies Tango Techniques 6
One of the most danced figures in argentine tango for the lady is the front ocho, a small figure consisting of two basic technics: a step, please refer to my blog the tango walk (5) and a pivot (2) According to the direction, we differentiate in front ocho or back ocho , (ocho adelante ocho […]
Tango Milonguero 2 : Revealing the secrets of the “abrazo”
When we talk about the “abrazo”, we think of the connection we share with our partner. First, it is a technical connection in order to have a frame, where lead and follow can communicate with each other. The embrace can be open or closed ( abrazo cerrado ) or even some positions in between. While […]
Tango Milonguero 3 : An underestimated importance in tango – the weight change
As a milonguera, I experience a common problem in some of my dance partners. I often realise a lack of cleanliness and accuracy in the weight transfer. One of the basic tools you have learned in your tango class is the weight change, el cambio de peso in zero position. This critical point has underestimated […]
What if your partner does not share your new passion tango ?
You found your new passion tango and now you are burning to tell your partner about your discovery? Thinking you have the best idea in years to bring fresh wind into your relationship, you are surprised that your better half does not share your new passion. Your proposal to do a tango course together was […]