{"id":3221,"date":"2015-10-01T19:47:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T19:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suffolktango.org.uk\/?page_id=3221"},"modified":"2016-06-27T15:39:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T15:39:00","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suffolktango.org.uk\/index.php\/classes\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 2 Fundamentals Additional Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some interesting videos showing tango. Click on the &#8216;play&#8217; symbol then on the square\u00a0 symbol in the bottom right if you wish to view it full screen.\u00a0 Below them are some notes from the lesson as an aide memoir.<\/p>\n<h1>Useful Videos<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A Commentary on Tango<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>View this 4-minute video about tango. The video starts in Spanish but is in English after the first 60 seconds.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GftE-SxhBTw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Just having fun in the street to tango music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This shows a young girl spontaneously acting out what she hears in the music &#8211; this is dancing!\u00a0 Be sure to watch it to the end!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8o5IWOKl2gA?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The passion of the music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This video shows Juan D&#8217;Arienzo, an orchestra leader known as the &#8216;Rey de Compass&#8217; (King of the Beat). His conducting in the golden age of tango demonstrates his passion and energy for the music. The girl in the previous video paid homage to the Master &#8211; D&#8217;Arienzo by copying his energetic conducting style (at 2mins 15 secs &#8211; have another look at it).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jrKjP4XFgls\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Walking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost every step in tango is made up of 3 elements (leader invites, lady accepts, both commit) this is clearly evident in this video especially in the first 15 seconds during their walk. He invites with his body, she accepts by projecting her foot back, he then steps into the space she has vacated and commits them both to the full length of the stride. Note the clear delay between her projecting her foot back and him stepping forward. This is worth practising so that it becomes second nature.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cAK3_SDl0EU?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Ladies&#8217; walk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This video is progressive so watch until the end otherwise you will only have half the story.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7zMzbjJRN5M?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Posture and movement<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWatch this video of the 2 world champions and look for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The care they take over taking the embrace<\/li>\n<li>the lady\u2019s straight back step and elegant footwork always bringing her heels together as they pass one another.<\/li>\n<li>the strength and boldness of the man\u2019s stride, and also how he keeps his heels together whenever he closes his step.<\/li>\n<li>They are world champions but in this social setting (a milonga) they are doing small elegant and musical steps, not their big dramatic showdance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F4F1aKPATvM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Interpreting the music and balance<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is a video by Homer and Cristina showing some very advanced steps based upon paradas (stops and blocks) as part of a class that they had just given.\u00a0 Notice how they manage to capture the feeling of the music in the way it which they step, gliding into a step when the music is prolonged, arriving sharply when the music is staccato.\u00a0 Notice also that, although he is constantly blocking her feet and she is entwined in and around his body, that they never push one another off balance &#8211; this takes a lot of practice! They frequently visit the UK and run workshops in Cambridge.\u00a0 It is a joy to attend their classes.\u00a0 You can skip the first 1 minute 40 seconds of the video as it is just general announcements.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tcgHMBAlrtQ?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Interpreting the Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch this video of a choreographed show tango to modern music (not a social tango).\u00a0 Notice the way in which the dancers alternate between fast dramatic step sequences and slower sensitive movements depending upon the music.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NUy9MXzUrVo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Heels and Axis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Look at this video of Raquel Greenberg from Buenos Aires.\u00a0 She is another of our visiting international teachers (in fact she was voted UK tango teacher of the year, and will be with us again next year). Notice how his heels keep coming together. Notice how she uses a flexed standing leg to maintain her balance and axis.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PQyWf-GNEGI?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Tango for all ages and sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So far the videos have often shown young elegant people enjoying tango.\u00a0 But tango is for all ages.\u00a0 See video below &#8211; note the simplicity of the steps (no big leg flicks) and the musicality of the steps picking out the accents within the music. Such simple musical dances are an utter joy for the follower. This music is tango vals (waltz time).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h_fBAR-DAdM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1>Lesson Plans<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.<br \/>\nGet into 4 Track while walking fwd (right foot to the outside).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track by walking forward (left foot to left foot) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from fwd step.<br \/>\n(right foot fwd as tho&#8217; going into 4 track but cross left foot behind).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track (by collecting and changing weight) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the open side of the embrace.\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nStart with close embrace walking in 2 and 4 track.<br \/>\nWalking skills<br \/>\nTraspie<br \/>\ndouble time weight change<br \/>\nThen revisit<br \/>\nGiros with double time foot work<\/p>\n<p>Dancing<\/p>\n<p>Close Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nWalking in close embrace (just walking and pausing).<br \/>\nStart with no arms<br \/>\nHalf way through can use arms again.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nGetting into 4 track<br \/>\nProtocol = invite, accompany and arrive together.<br \/>\nLdr can now judge the width of their step.<br \/>\nDissociation and the connection.<br \/>\nNoviecita Mia<br \/>\nFumando Espero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nClose embrace is less forgiving&#8230;..<br \/>\n4 track walking<br \/>\nDissociation and counter rotation.<br \/>\nMilonguero Viejo<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\n4 track walking back into 2 track (inside of left foot to inside of left foot)<br \/>\nBailemos<\/p>\n<p>Walking Skills<\/p>\n<p>This year we&#8217;ll look at various ways to include double time into the walk.<br \/>\nStart with the traspie<br \/>\nUpper body does NOT rock<br \/>\nmoves-pauses-moves again.<\/p>\n<p>Feet \u2013 QQS rhythm<br \/>\nStep \u2013 drop \u2013 push.<br \/>\nIn order to drop the back foot can move back a couple of inches.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nWalk and include the traspie from time to time (both sides).<\/p>\n<p>If struggling try a regular pattern.<br \/>\nHotel Victoria<br \/>\nLucienne<br \/>\nMilonga Sentimental<\/p>\n<p>Double time weight change when collected.<br \/>\nWhen we change weight in the collected position in single time, we can arrive on axis and then change weight.<br \/>\nIn double time there isn&#8217;t time to do this.<br \/>\nAs we collect we MUST feel that the weight has to shifted to the other foot (in fact this has to be like a reflex action).<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nTo get the idea stand on the right foot and lean to the left.\u00a0 At some point the body&#8217;s reflex will be to put the left foot out to stop us falling).<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFlwr&#8217;s hands on Ldr&#8217;s chest.<br \/>\nPractice slowly moving the axis during the mid step.<br \/>\nSlow pieces<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nNow try in open embrace.<br \/>\nIf you are not getting the same info as before then check your embrace.<br \/>\nSlow pieces<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOpen embrace<\/p>\n<p>From collected position.<br \/>\nLead single step and either arrive on the left or right foot.<br \/>\nChau Pinela<br \/>\nCoqueta<br \/>\nSoledad<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nNow try while walking.<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Giros with double time foot work<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nStart with half turn on the open side of the embrace.<\/p>\n<p>Need to lead the Flwr to do the DT on the back\/side step.<br \/>\nChau Pinela<br \/>\nCoqueta<br \/>\nSoledad<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nAdd a joining step.<br \/>\nLast year we did the Charlie Chaplin step but would now like to change this slightly (although a little more difficult)<br \/>\nLdr = step in front with the left foot and pivot on the left foot.<br \/>\nExit in 4-track (360).<br \/>\nDe Que Podemos Hablar<br \/>\nExercise<br \/>\nNow after the joing step repeat the half turn (540).<br \/>\nDerrotado (slow)<br \/>\nNido Gaucho<br \/>\nLa Estancia (Tango)<\/p>\n<p>Flwrs&#8230;..<br \/>\nIt is not the job of the Ldr to pivot you.<br \/>\nThe pivot must come from the torsion in your spine.<br \/>\nTo do this you must keep your upper body facing towards your Ldr, who is the centre of your circle.<\/p>\n<p>Flwrs&#8230;.<br \/>\nMake sure you pivot and then prep the next step<br \/>\nAvoid falling into the back step (keep the weight fwd and prep the back step as you would normally)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.<br \/>\nGet into 4 Track while walking fwd (right foot to the outside).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track by walking forward (left foot to left foot) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from fwd step.<br \/>\n(right foot fwd as tho&#8217; going into 4 track but cross left foot behind).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track (by collecting and making another weight changing) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace (that we have been doing for the last couple of<br \/>\nweeks).\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nRevise&#8230;<br \/>\nWalking skills<br \/>\n&#8211; In and out of 3 track<br \/>\n&#8211; Traspie<br \/>\nThen look at<br \/>\nGiros<br \/>\nDouble time foot work<br \/>\nClose Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nWalking Skills<br \/>\nIn and out of 3 track<br \/>\nUsually do this from a side step but there are other ways&#8230;.<br \/>\nOpen embrace<br \/>\nWalk in 2 Track \u2013 Counter Rotation.<br \/>\nLdr steps with RIGHT foot into 4 track but steps behind with left foot and makes a silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr).<br \/>\nLdrs = this weight change should to be as silent as possible.\u00a0 When crossing behind bring the feet side by side and lift the heel of the front foot.<br \/>\nWalk in 3 track on the open side of the embrace &#8211; No Counter rotation while in 3 track.<br \/>\nTo get back into 2 track Ldr collects with the RIGHT leg and makes silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr).\u00a0 Or they can cross right foot behind the left.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise \u2013 walk in and out of 3 track by crossing behind \u2013 do in in single time.<br \/>\nSollozos<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nNow try in double time<br \/>\nChau Pinela<br \/>\nCoqueta<br \/>\nSoledad<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nCan also start in 3 track by dissociating to the right when in collected position (Ldr steps fwd with RIGHT leg).<br \/>\nDerrotado<\/p>\n<p>Walking Skills<br \/>\nThis year we&#8217;ll look at various ways to include double time into the walk.<br \/>\nStart with the Traspie<\/p>\n<p>Upper body does NOT rock back and forth\u00a0 it moves fwd-pauses-then moves fwd again.<br \/>\nFeet \u2013 QQS rhythm<br \/>\nStep \u2013 drop \u2013 push.<br \/>\nIn order to drop the back foot can move back a couple of inches.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nWalk and include the Traspie from time to time (both sides).<br \/>\nIf struggling try a regular pattern.<br \/>\nHotel Victoria<br \/>\nLucienne<br \/>\nMilonga Sentimental<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Giros with DT foot work<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nStart with half turn on the open side of the embrace.<\/p>\n<p>Need to lead the Flwr to do the DT on the back\/side step.<br \/>\nChau Pinela<br \/>\nCoqueta<br \/>\nSoledad<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nAdd a joining step.<br \/>\nLast year we did the \u201cCharlie Chaplin\u201d step but would now like to change this slightly (although a little more difficult)<br \/>\nLdr = step in front with the left foot and pivot on the left foot.<br \/>\nExit in 4-track (360).<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nNow after the joining step repeat the half turn (540).<br \/>\nFlwrs = It is not the job of the Ldr to pivot you.\u00a0 The pivot must come from the torsion in your spine.\u00a0 To do this you must keep your upper body facing towards your Ldr, who is the centre of your circle.<br \/>\nFlwrs = Make sure you pivot and then prep the next step<br \/>\nAvoid falling into the back step (keep the weight fwd and prep the back step as you would normally)<\/p>\n<p>Close Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step to L<br \/>\nLdr places inside of right foot against inside of Flwr&#8217;s right foot, so that feet form a \u201csandwich\u201d.<br \/>\nSide step to R and\u00a0 make a sandwich with the L foot.<br \/>\nMilonguero Viejo<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFollowing on from Ex 11 the Ldr can lead a fwd step with more confidence, since Flwrs\u00a0 foot will not be \u201cin the way\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>However that does mean that the Ldr can just plough through the Flwr.<br \/>\nSame protocol &#8211; invite,accompany and arrive together.<br \/>\nPlay with leading invitation (down and fwd) so that Flwr prep steps before Ldr steps fwd<br \/>\nBailemos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<br \/>\nWarm-up exercises<br \/>\nWalk in 2 track.<br \/>\nGet into 4 Track while walking fwd (right foot to the outside).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track by walking forward (left foot to left foot) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from fwd step.<br \/>\n(right foot fwd as tho&#8217; going into 4 track but cross left foot behind).<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track (by collecting and changing weight) OR by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace (that we have been doing for the last couple of weeks).\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nRevise&#8230;<br \/>\nSide step turn into 4 track \u2013 backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nWalking skills<br \/>\n&#8211; In and out of 3 track<br \/>\nThen look at<br \/>\nClose Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into half turn (into 4 track) so that Ldr exits walking backwards (so do this such that the backward step is in the line of dance).<br \/>\nThere is no pivot on the left foot.\u00a0 Ldr steps slight fwd and pivots 180 on their right foot.<br \/>\nIMPORTANT \u2013 small changes in the foot work make a big difference to the outcome of the move.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track still walking backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nAs the Ldr steps back with their right foot remove dissociation and invite partner back into 2 track.<br \/>\nFlwr = left foot touches the inside of the Ldr&#8217;s left foot.<br \/>\nNido Gaucho<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOn next step, Ldr turns to invite a side step but shifts his weight immediately back onto the right foot and pivots.<br \/>\nFlwr does side step and a pivot (half turn) so both end up in 3 track<br \/>\nLdr pivots on their right foot but uses left foot to help them turn.<br \/>\nEl Ingienero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nExit with the cross in three track<br \/>\nPuntos<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Walking Skills<br \/>\nGetting In and out of 3 track<br \/>\nUsually do this from a side step but there are other ways&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOpen embrace<br \/>\nWalk in 2 Track \u2013 Counter Rotation.<br \/>\nLdr steps with RIGHT foot into 4 track but steps behind with the left foot and makes a silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr).<br \/>\nLdr = Need this weight change to be as silent as possible.\u00a0 When crossing behind bring the feet side by side and lift the heel of the front foot.<br \/>\nWalk in 3 track on the open side of the embrace &#8211; No Counter rotation while in 3 track.<br \/>\nTo get back into 2 track the Ldr collects with the RIGHT leg and makes silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr)<br \/>\nOr Ldr can cross the right foot behind the left.<br \/>\nSollozos<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nCan also start in 3 track by dissociating to the right when in collected position (Ldr steps fwd with RIGHT leg).<br \/>\nDerrotado<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nCorrect Posture!!!<br \/>\nRevise Side step to L and R<br \/>\nInvite, accompany and arrive together<br \/>\nVary the length of the side step.<br \/>\nDe Que Podemos Hablar<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step to L<br \/>\nLdr places inside of right foot against inside of Flwr&#8217;s right foot, so that feet form a \u201csandwich\u201d.<br \/>\nThis type of \u201cfoot-play\u201d is easier in Close Embrace and adds to the sense of intimacy.<br \/>\nSide step to R and\u00a0 make a sandwich with the L foot.<br \/>\nBahia Blanca<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFollowing on from Ex 11 the Ldr can lead a fwd step with more confidence, since Flwr&#8217;s\u00a0 foot will not be \u201cin the way\u201d.<br \/>\nHowever that does mean that the Ldr can just plough through the Flwr.<br \/>\nSame protocol &#8211; invite,accompany and arrive together.<br \/>\nPlay with leading invitation (down and fwd) so that Flwr prep steps before Ldr steps fwd<br \/>\nBailemos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up Exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track (either with after a pause or when still walking fwd).\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace.\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nRevise&#8230;<br \/>\nSide step into Fwd Ocho in parallels system<br \/>\nSide step turn into 4 track \u2013 backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nThen look at<br \/>\nWalking skills<br \/>\n&#8211; In and out of 3 track<br \/>\n&#8211; Traspie<br \/>\nClose Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into Fwd Ocho in parallel system<br \/>\nSame start as with the full half turn.\u00a0 Now step fwd with the left foot inside the Flwr&#8217;s trailing leg.<br \/>\nLdr needs to put more torsion into the Flwr&#8217;s spine, so that her hips make a half turn.<br \/>\nYou can repeat but best not to do too many.<br \/>\nMake sure your keep forming the triangle else the move will deteriorate.<br \/>\nTo finish the Ldr ensures that that there is less torsion in Flwr&#8217;s spine.<br \/>\nNoviecita Mia<br \/>\nFumando Espero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into half turn (into 4 track) so that Ldr exits walking backwards (so do this such that the backward step is in the line of dance).<br \/>\nThere is no pivot on the left foot.\u00a0 Ldr steps slight fwd and pivots 180 on their right foot.<br \/>\nIMPORTANT \u2013 small changes in the foot work make a big difference to the outcome of the move.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track still walking backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nAs the Ldr steps back with their right foot remove dissociation and invite partner back into 2 track.<br \/>\nFlwr = left foot touches the inside of the Ldr&#8217;s left foot.<br \/>\nNido Gaucho<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOn next step, Ldr turns to invite a side step but shifts his weight immediately back onto the right foot and pivots.<br \/>\nFlwr does side step and a pivot (half turn) so both end up in 3 track<br \/>\nLdr pivots on their right foot but uses left foot to help them turn.<br \/>\nEl Ingienero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nExit with the cross in three track<br \/>\nPuntos<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Walking Skills<br \/>\nGetting in and out of 3 track<br \/>\nUsually do this from a side step but there are other ways&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOpen embrace<br \/>\nWalk in 2 Track \u2013 Counter Rotation.<br \/>\nLdr steps with RIGHT foot into 4 track but steps behind with the left foot and makes a silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr).<br \/>\nLdr = Need this weight change to be as silent as possible.\u00a0 When crossing behind bring the feet side by side and lift the heel of the front foot.<br \/>\nWalk in 3 track on the open side of the embrace &#8211; No Counter rotation while in 3 track.<br \/>\nTo get back into 2 track the Ldr collects with the RIGHT leg and makes silent weight change (single time so pause for the Flwr)<br \/>\nOr Ldr can cross the right foot behind the left.<br \/>\nSollozos<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<\/p>\n<p>Walking Skills<br \/>\nThis year we&#8217;ll look at various ways to include double time into the walk.<br \/>\nStart with the Traspie<\/p>\n<p>Upper body does NOT rock fwd and back. Rather it moves fwd, pauses, then -moves fwd again.<br \/>\nFeet \u2013 QQS rhythm<br \/>\nStep \u2013 drop \u2013 push.<br \/>\nLdr = In order to drop the back foot can move back a couple of inches.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nWalk and include the Traspie from time to time (both sides).<br \/>\nHotel Victoria<br \/>\nLucienne<br \/>\nMilonga Sentimental<\/p>\n<p>Close Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nCorrect Posture!!!<br \/>\nRevise Side step to L and R<br \/>\nInvite, accompany and arrive together<br \/>\nVary the length of the side step.<br \/>\nDe Que Podemos Hablar<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step to L<br \/>\nLdr places inside of right foot against inside of Flwr&#8217;s right foot, so that feet form a \u201csandwich\u201d.<br \/>\nThis type of \u201cfoot-play\u201d is easier in Close Embrace and adds to the sense of intimacy.<br \/>\nSide step to R and\u00a0 make a sandwich with the L foot.<br \/>\nBahia Blanca<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system. Execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace.\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week we revised&#8230;<br \/>\nSide step into 1\/4 turn<br \/>\nSide step into 1\/2 turn<br \/>\nSide step into Fwd Ocho in parallels system<\/p>\n<p>Then look at<br \/>\nSide step 1\/2 turn into 4 track \u2013 backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nClose Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into 1\/4 turn<br \/>\nLdr = side step left but drop right hip and shoulder back, collect then opens up the space for the Flwr.\u00a0 Then pivots (1\/4),<br \/>\nchange weight onto right foot, exit fwd step left.<br \/>\nFlw<br \/>\nSide step normal vs side step with a little rotation.<br \/>\nVida Mia<br \/>\nDerrotado<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into 1\/2 turn<br \/>\nSame start but this time Ldr&#8217;s right foot steps inside the trailing leg of the Flwr as she takes her fwd step.<br \/>\nGet a much bigger turn<br \/>\nLdr makes an 1\/8 pivot on the left foot, then right foot should point fwd then pivot and turn on the right foot<br \/>\nMake a triangle between Ldr&#8217;s standing foot and Flwr&#8217;s feet in the mid-step<br \/>\nLucienne<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into Fwd Ocho in parallel system<br \/>\nSame start as with the full half turn.\u00a0 Now step fwd with the left foot inside the Flwr&#8217;s trailing leg.<br \/>\nLdr needs to put more torsion into the Flwr&#8217;s spine, so that here hips make a half turn.<br \/>\nYou can repeat but best not to do too many.<br \/>\nMake sure your keep forming the triangle else the move will deteriorate.<br \/>\nTo finish,\u00a0 Ldr ensures that that there is less torsion in Flwr&#8217;s spine.<br \/>\nNoviecita Mia<br \/>\nFumando Espero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step into half turn (into 4 track) so that Ldr exits walking backwards (so do this such that the backward step is in the line of dance)<br \/>\nThere is no pivot on the left foot.\u00a0 Ldr steps slight fwd and pivots 180 on their right foot.<br \/>\nIMPORTANT \u2013 small changes in the foot work make a big difference to the outcome of the move.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nReturn to 2 track still walking backwards in the line of dance.<br \/>\nAs Ldr step back with their right foot remove dissociation and invite partner back into 2 track.<br \/>\nFlwr = left foot touch inside of Ldr&#8217;s left foot.<br \/>\nNido Gaucho<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOn next step, Ldr turns to invite a side step but shifts their weight immediately back onto their right foot and pivots.<br \/>\nFlwr does side step and a pivot (half turn) so both end up in 3 track<br \/>\nLdr pivots on their right foot and uses left roof to help them turn.<br \/>\nEl Ingienero<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nExit with the cross in three track<br \/>\nPuntos<\/p>\n<p>Close Embrace<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nCorrect Posture!!!<br \/>\nRevise Side step to L and R<br \/>\nInvite, accompany and arrive together<br \/>\nVary the length of the side step.<br \/>\nDe Que Podemos Hablar<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nSide step to L<br \/>\nLdr places inside of right foot against inside of Flwr&#8217;s right foot, so that feet form a \u201csandwich\u201d.<br \/>\nThis type of \u201cfoot-play\u201d is easier in Close Embrace and adds to the sense of intimacy.<br \/>\nSide step to R and\u00a0 make a sandwich with the L foot.<br \/>\nBahia Blanca<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track (either with after a pause or when still walking fwd).\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace (that we have been doing for the last couple of weeks).\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>We revised the exercises we did in week 4 &#8211; half turns and backward ochos with some footplay added on (see last week&#8217;s notes for detail).<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>From the paused backward ocho, into the foot sandwich, we looked at one more option &#8211; a barrida<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 5<br \/>\nLdr steps fwd and to the left with his left foot, and invites (with his chest) the Flwr into a cross (with feet slightly apart tho).\u00a0 Ldrs right foot accompanies the Flwrs.<br \/>\nLDRS = It may look as tho you are\u00a0 pushing your partners foot but this is an illusion.\u00a0 Accompany instead. This known as a barrida.<br \/>\nBy moving the chest it is possible to slide the touching feet &#8220;back and forth&#8221; before finally exiting.<br \/>\nFumando Espero<\/p>\n<p>We also talked about when and when not to introduce pauses for this kind of foot-play<\/p>\n<p>Treat foot-play like a fine spice \u2013 do not apply too liberally.\u00a0 Make it the cherry on top of the cake &#8211; not the cake misture.<\/p>\n<p>There are no rules&#8230;..<br \/>\nDo not pause for foot-play when the music is rhythmic and urging you to be walking but instead when there is just slow melody.<\/p>\n<p>Most tracks are a combination of rythym and melody so we listened out for the breaks in the rhythym in this track &#8211; Vida Mia.<br \/>\n0-34 secs and<br \/>\n1.24-1.58 mins\/sec<\/p>\n<p>We talked about dancing in Close Embrace, which is one of the things we will do in year 2 (for those who want to explore it)<\/p>\n<p>Open Embrace (OE) vs Close Embrace (CE)<br \/>\nSome steps (that you may learn in the future) are more suited to OE and don&#8217;t really work in CE<br \/>\nMany steps (that you have already learned) need adapting in order to work in CE.<br \/>\nIn general CE requires far more precision in your technique \u2013 which takes time.<br \/>\nCE is well suited to dancing simple steps with more rhythmic variation e.g. Milonga (the connection being so much more immediate)<\/p>\n<p>What you gain with CE is a far more intimate experience with your partner and with the music.<\/p>\n<p>And it is because it is so intermate that we want to stress that &#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>CE is not Compulsory \u2013 its your choice whether to dance OE or CE<br \/>\nNot at all<br \/>\nWith your own partner only<br \/>\nWith people you know already<br \/>\nFor some songs but not others<br \/>\nFor part of a dance<\/p>\n<p>CE is not something either party should insist upon and not something that should be questioned.<\/p>\n<p>Use your social skills to guage the situation and don&#8217;t be offended or show offence if you your partner does not wish to dance in CE with you.<\/p>\n<p>CE is something that may take time to become comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>It may be something to avoid if you are very different shapes and sizes.\u00a0 I do not dance CE with Flwrs who are much taller than me because&#8230;.<br \/>\na) I cannot see ahead to navigate<br \/>\nb) it&#8217;s a little embrassing for obvious reasons<br \/>\nc) I cannot lead well with my centre of balance being below that of the Flwr<\/p>\n<p>But when you chose to dance in CE you must commit to it \u2013 no half way house.<\/p>\n<p>This coming half term we will only look at walking in CE.\u00a0 After X-mas we demo all steps in OE and\u00a0 CE.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFinding the connection in close embrace<\/p>\n<p>Remember back to the very first lesson<\/p>\n<p>Finger tip to finger tip<\/p>\n<p>Soften knees and ankles and bring weight forward onto the ball of the foot.<\/p>\n<p>Do not learn on each other \u2013 must still be supporting ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Connection on\/off \u2013 weight change in sync<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFor CE Ldrs and Flwr stand closer (about a foot&#8217;s width between toes).<\/p>\n<p>Ldr and Flwr both raise their left arm (elbow at shoulder height)<\/p>\n<p>soften knees and ankles and bring weight forward onto the ball of the foot.<\/p>\n<p>Do not learn on each other \u2013 must still be supporting ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Connection on\/off \u2013 weight change in sync<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<br \/>\nWalk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track (either with after a pause or when still walking fwd).\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace.\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negras<\/p>\n<p>This week\u00a0 we will\u00a0 combine a bit of revision of half turns and Ochos with some footplay added on.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nRevise half turn on the closed side of the embrace<br \/>\nUse the rock step to make a smooth change of firection<br \/>\nLdr must dissociate to invite Flwr into 4 track on the closed side of the embrace.<br \/>\nFlwr should follow leaders chect and take that extra side step if it feels like the right thing to do.<br \/>\nEl Dia Que Me Quieras<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 2<br \/>\nAs above but now<br \/>\nLdr places the inside of his right foot inside the Flwrs right foot (empty step \u2013 no weight on it)<br \/>\nTiming (better late than early) Ldr should place his foot as Flwr completes her side step.<br \/>\nSoledad<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nAs above then Ldr invites the Flwr back onto their right foot (sandwich).\u00a0 Ldrs weight is pretty much distributed between both feet (We still have options open to us so Flwrs should not assume what is coming next e.g. Ldr could take his weight to front foot turn 180 and end up in cross system).<br \/>\nPuntos<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nLdr\u00a0 twists the torso and drops the whole body down a little and taking the weight a little more onto left leg.\u00a0 Flwr mirrors this and twists, softens the knees and tucks left foot into the Ldrs ankle.<br \/>\nMilonguero Viejo<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nLdr invites the Flwr to step over (Flwrs = DO NOT DO THIS AUTOMATICALLY!) by straigtening the left foot and transfering weight towards front foot (which lifts the body) and rotating to the left a little.<br \/>\nLDRS = DO NOT TRY TO LIFT YOUR FLWR \u2013 RATHER GENTLY RAISE THE WHOLE EMBRACE.<br \/>\nNo need to rush.\u00a0 Allow time\u00a0 for a little footplay should the mood take you.<br \/>\nEnsuenos<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nExit \u2013 Ldr opens up the space to his left and invites the Flwr to step around him.<br \/>\nBahia Blanca<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nStart as above but Ldr leads the Flwr into a Fwd Ocho rather than a half turn &#8211; all in the timing!<br \/>\nBefore the Flwr has pivoted the Ldr placess the outside of his right foot against the outside of the Flwrs right foot.\u00a0 It is important that the Flwr feels the foot tocuh before she pivots and her left leg preps the next step (else they can easily trip).<br \/>\nLdr drops a little and so does the Flwr \u2013 soften knees and tuck feet into the Ldrs ankle.<br \/>\nExit is the same but (as Flwr right foot is also inside the Ldrs right foot, this suggests a little secada).<br \/>\nNo Me Pregunten Por Que<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nExit as above but lead another Ocho and Ldr places left foot to outside of Flwrs left foot (mirror image of above).<br \/>\nNoviecita Mia<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nRevise Backward Ocho<br \/>\nMishiadura<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nNow when on left foor, the Ldr turns his upper body to the right and places the inside of his left foot on the outside of his partner&#8217;s left foot.<\/p>\n<p>Ldr leads the Flwr such that their weight is on both feet.\u00a0 He then places the inside of his left foot against the inside of the Flwr&#8217;s left foot (sandwich)<br \/>\nHotel Victoria<\/p>\n<p>Following on from the above.there are a number of nice options<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nLdr steps back with his right foot and invites his partner forward.\u00a0 With no turn in the upper body, the Flwr should come step straight forward and sandwich the Ldrs left foot (can go back and forth)<br \/>\nLa Estancia<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nLdr steps back with his right foot and invites his partner forward.\u00a0 This time the Ldr turns his upper body anti-clockwise.\u00a0 If mirrored by the Flwr this should result in them tucking their right foot into the Ldrs left anckle.<br \/>\nExt as per the previous exercises with Flwr steeping over and then around the Ldr.<br \/>\nNovia Provinciana<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As Chris and Val were away and we were being joined by Marcello and Mike, this week&#8217;s lesson was pretty much a rerun of the previous lesson (see Week 2 Notes).<\/p>\n<p>However, we did go on to do a variation on the Ocho Cortado.<\/p>\n<p>Begin with a rock step to invite the Flwr into 4 track.<br \/>\nLdr steps back with the left foot as Flwr steps fwd with her right foot.<br \/>\nNote that Ldr&#8217;s left foot does not turn.<br \/>\nLdr opens up right foot 90 degrees (left heel rises) and leads Flwr into a side step \u2013 weight in the middle.<br \/>\nLdr turns upper body anti-clockwise and closes right foot 90 degrees (left heel falls) and Flwr responds by crossing.<br \/>\nBoth Ldr and Flwr execute a cross and transfer their weight to their left foot (at the same time)<br \/>\nExit in cross system.<br \/>\nNo Te Aguanto Mas<br \/>\nCoqueta<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Year 2 warm-up routine.<br \/>\nDos<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track (either with after a pause or when still walking fwd).\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nRevise<br \/>\nSide step Qtr Turn<br \/>\nSide Step Half Turn<br \/>\nLook at Side Step into Fwd Ocho in parallel system<br \/>\nRevise half turn on closed side of the embrace,<br \/>\nLook at the Ocho Cortado<\/p>\n<p>Side step Qtr Turn<br \/>\nSee last week&#8217;s notes<\/p>\n<p>Side Step Half Turn<br \/>\nSee last week&#8217;s notes<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 3<br \/>\nSide Step into Fwd Ocho in parallel system<br \/>\nMake triangle between Ldr&#8217;s standing foot and Flwr&#8217;s feet in the mid-step<br \/>\nMake sure your keep forming the triangle else the Ocho will deteriorate.<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<br \/>\nNoviecitaMia<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Revision of half turn on the closed side of the embrace.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nFinger tip to finger tip.<br \/>\nRock and change direction &#8211; smooth<br \/>\nOblivion<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nHalf turn on the closed side of the embrace.<br \/>\nWalk fwd and use the rock step to change direction.\u00a0 Ldr uses dissociation to lead the Flwr alongside into 4 Track.<br \/>\nLdr must move weight back to the right leg to invite the Flwr to take the fwd step.<br \/>\nOnce alongside, Ldr moves his weight to the front foot.\u00a0 Remember &#8220;feet nailed to the floor&#8221; &#8211; use the hips to move weight to the left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Which leg the Flwr completes the turn on depends on which space is offered by the Ldr &#8211; it is led, so doen&#8217;t ave any preconceptions.<br \/>\nLdr can change weight (or not) before moving on.\u00a0 So regardless of which foot the Flr ends up on, exit in parallel or cross system is always possible.<br \/>\nPobre Yo (Tango)<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<br \/>\nOcho Cortado<br \/>\nBegin with a rock step to invite the Flwr into 4 track.<br \/>\nLdr steps back with the left foot as Flwr steps fwd with her right foot.<br \/>\nNote that Ldr&#8217;s left foot does not turn.<br \/>\nLdr opens up right foot 90 degrees (left heel rises) and leads Flwr into a side step \u2013 weight in the middle.<br \/>\nLdr turns upper body anti-clockwise and closes right foot 90 degrees (left heel falls) and Flwr responds by crossing.<br \/>\nFlwrs only change weight when Ldr changes weight to their right foot.<br \/>\nCambalache<br \/>\nSoledad<br \/>\nComme Il faut<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tango Fundamentals Course \u2013 Year 2, Term 1, Week 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part 1<\/p>\n<p>Year 2 warm-up routine.<br \/>\nDos<br \/>\nAim is to do exercises that more directly relate to the moves we do in Tango.<\/p>\n<p>Warm-up exercises<\/p>\n<p>Walk in parallel system \u2013 execute the half turn on the closed side of the embrace.\u00a0 Exit in parallel system.\u00a0 Repeat after one step.<br \/>\nFlores Negros<\/p>\n<p>Walk in 2 track.\u00a0 Check step and side step into 4 track (either with after a pause or when still walking fwd).\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nOjos Negros<\/p>\n<p>Get into 3 track from side step silent weight change.\u00a0 Return to 2 track by leading the cross.<br \/>\nIntimas<\/p>\n<p>This week we will<br \/>\nLook at 2 ways to do half turns on the closed side of the embrace<br \/>\nSide step Qtr Turn<br \/>\nSide Step Half Turn<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 1<br \/>\nOpen Embrace<br \/>\nWalk fwd and steps into 4 track, leading Flwr into back step and side step (around not 90 degrees).\u00a0\u00a0 Note Fwrs right foot must clear Ldrs right foot<br \/>\nLdr must now crease the hip on the standing leg to invite the Flwr to take the fwd step.<br \/>\nPoema<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 2<br \/>\nFollowing on from the previous exercise to complete an half turn&#8230;.<br \/>\nLdr and Flwr rotate around each other.\u00a0 Ldr shifts weight to the front leg (pivot on the right foot).\u00a0 Flwr pivots and ends up on their left foot.<br \/>\nTiming is crucial else Flwr will step on Ldrs left foot.\u00a0 As soon as the invitation fwd is understood the Ldr needs to start moving their weight and their foot.<br \/>\nPobre Yo (Tango)<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 3<br \/>\nThe 1\/2 turn is best completed over 2 bars (time for Ldr to complete his pivot and then to pause).<br \/>\nNice to do this at the end of a musical phrase.<br \/>\nTus Palabras Y La Noche<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 4<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 turn variation<br \/>\nLdr steps behind<br \/>\nThis has an entirely different dynamic as the 1\/2 turn is completed by the 3rd beat, leaving the 4th as a pause.<br \/>\nLdrs Footwork<br \/>\nRLR (QQS)<br \/>\nLa Melodia De Nuestro Adios<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 5<br \/>\nNow extend by one step to do a 360 degree Giro, coming out in 4-track in the line of dance.<\/p>\n<p>Ldrs Footwork = RLR (QQS) L(S)<br \/>\nFlwr take extra side step and pivot.\u00a0 Exit with Ldr with a back step.<br \/>\nOK to puase once the pivot has been completed before setting off again (nice in fact)<br \/>\nCoqueta<br \/>\nLa Melodia<br \/>\nA La Grand Muneca<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 6<br \/>\nSplit Lds and Flws to do foot work<br \/>\nFlw side step, fwd step and pivot.<br \/>\nLds side step, pivot, fwd step.<br \/>\nAiming to pivot a 1\/4 on the left foot then change weight to the right foot.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 7<br \/>\nBring together.<br \/>\nNow we have to adjust to make this work together.<br \/>\nFlws hold leaders arms<br \/>\nSet-up the next step during the side step.<br \/>\nVia Mida<\/p>\n<p>Exercise 8<br \/>\nLdr invites partner to his left by opening up the space.<br \/>\nFlw takes her fwd step around the Ldr.<br \/>\nDerrotado<br \/>\nLucienne<\/p>\n<p>Exersise 9<br \/>\nSame start but this time Ldrs right foot steps inside the trailing leg of the Flwr as she takes her fwd step.<br \/>\nGet a much bigger turn<\/p>\n<p>Aiming for a 1\/8 pivot on the left foot, then right foot should point fwd then pivot and turn on the right foot<br \/>\nTormenta Di Sarli<br \/>\nNoviecitaMia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some interesting videos showing tango. 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