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 […]
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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 1 – Posture and Axis, Weight Changing and Open Step
We will start with the practice of posture and axis , further we will discuss weight changing and the open step. The basic conditioning for tango milonguero. Welcome to my first class for couples. Enjoy the exercises given , one week every day for 15 minutes before you progress to the next class. Tango Estilo […]
Embrace and Connection in Focus – Tango Meditation
In this article everything is about embrace and connection in focus with detailed informations and hints for special problems and gives some simple exercises involving a weight change. The Tango embrace is something very personal. Generally, we can say, we approach each other in the embrace sometimes for very different reasons. 1. Some see the […]
Posture in different Embraces – Ladies Techniques 1
The posture in different embraces. Let’s have a closer look on the details. Let your body experience different positions and learn about the consequences in each.