The theme of this 7-week course is Vals and Milonga. For Sophia's Spotify lists for Vals, Milonga and Tango go to 'sophiatangos' and look for the lists:
Week 6 Starting April 14 Milonga (Part 2 of 3) We focused mainly on the 6 and 8 step combination. See Week 5 video. In that video spot the following moves, which are also well suited to milonga:
Weeks 5 Starting April 7 Milonga (Part 1 of 3) We introduced a 6 and 8 step combination that works will with Milonga: Week 4 starting April 30 In Week 4 guest teacher was Sergio Torres Pacheco. We took a break from Vals and Milonga so that Sergio could show us one of his favourite Sacada - Gancho combinations for tango: Week 3 starting April 23 Vals - Part 3 of 3 lessons Introduced a walking turn to the Right. Here it is shown in single time but double time would also be possible in parts of the turn: Week 2 starting April 16 Vals - Part 2 of 3 lessons Introduced a simple 4 Step turn to the Left... Week 1 Starting March 27 Vals - Part 1 of 3 lessons Moves focused on:
Two improvisations using the above moves and Ocho Cortado We will play more with Ocho Cortados in Week 2. Remember no classes in the Weeks starting April 2 and 9 due to Easter and Pablito's Festival. Music Notes
Songs used in the lesson (and good for practicing) were:
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