The theme for this term of Level 4 is Rebounds (Rebotés) and Changes of Direction. Week 7: 15 June 2021 In Week 7 no new moves were introduced. The focus was on reviewing, refining, and linking all moves covered this term, with consideration to navigation and musicality. Here is an end of class demo incorporating all moves covered: Week 6: 8 June 2021 In Week 6 the new move introduced was Change of Direction Rebound / Retrace with Change of Direction Ocho Cortado or Sanguchito to Right: Week 5: 1 June 2021 No new moves were introduced in Week 5.1. Walking technique -Focus on posture / line Ask yourself how would your posture look if your partner wasn’t there - is there any distortion ? Monitor and adjust - find comfort without losing your line (no unnecessary tension). Maintain awareness with every step. 2. Reviewed Salida 40 Option to resolve with:
Week 4: 25 May 2021 Introduced Salida 40 - an elegant way to turn Optional exits:
Week 3: 18 May 2021 Introduced 3rd position with Forced Cross, exit by Crossing to Leader's Left + 2 back steps. Variations:
- End with Parada to Left - Exit Cross System Reviewed:
Week 2: 11 May 2021
Homework
Week 1: 4 May 2021 Introduced Cuna from 3rd Position with Forced Cross Various endings: - Cross System Cross - Giro to Left with Parada - Change of Direction Ocho Cortado Here's some notes and resources from previous terms that you may find useful as a refresher... Tango Music - for practising Spotify Check out Sophia's Spotify lists: Tango (Trad) Best for practicing musicality - walking to single, double and half time. Tango (Neo) contemporary songs (good for practicing technique) Link to 250 songs 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. Good habits for tango dancers
|