The theme for this term is circular moves and combinations. Week 5, 6 and 7 ending December 4 Review and linking of all moves covered in term:
Navigation and improvisation using the above repertoire. Week 4 starting November 11 1. Introduced Sanguchito (Sandwich): This video includes a Parada (obstacle or block) at the ending Forward Ocho. The Sanguchito already has two inbuilt Paradas. A third can be added to the ending Forward Ocho (as shown in the video). 2. Reviewed Media Luna 3. Improvised with Media Luna and Sanguchito - both moves start and end the same way and turn to the right. 4. Reviewed Giro to Left and Right from standing start and from Parallel Cross 5. Improvised with all the above moves. Week 3 starting November 4 1. Introduced Giro to Left 2. Reviewed Media Luna and Giro 4, Improvised and navigated with the above moves Week 2 starting October 28
Week 1 starting October 21
Sometimes the Leader and Follower also turn around each other and / or the Leader also uses the Giro pattern of walking (as in this version introduced in Week 1): A Giro is made up of alternating front and back steps connected by a side step. It is sometimes also referred to a Molinete or Grapevine. Musicality We focused on the most popular and common timing for Giro, as follows: Forward (single) '1 - 2' Side (single) '3 - 4' Back - Side (double time) '1-2' Forward (single) '3-4' Tips for good Giros:
Good habits for tango dancers
Spotify Check out Sophia's Spotify lists:
The following link will download a collection of 250 of the most popular songs (tango, vals and milonga) played in milongas around the world! Focus for now only on the tangos. Also focus on instrumental songs as opposed to vocals as these are easier to find the beat. Di Sarli is one of the better orchestras to start with: 250 songs download This link goes to a zip file (little less than a 1 GB file). Here's a link to help you better understand tango music for dancing. For reading: How to practice without a partner - for leaders How to practice without a partner - for followers |