Level 3 Lesson Reviews for July - September 2026

In lesson 2 we introduced the Double Parallel Cross:

See from 0:33 of this video for the Parallel Cross Version.

This shows the ending of Parada to Leader's Left. It's also possible to walk out into resolution or change weight at the second cross.

In lesson 1 we introduced a compact Cross - entered by a Side (Open) Step to Leader's Left

Leader turns torso to his Left to lead the Cross - one step for Leader, 2 steps for Follower.

We contrasted this with leading a back step - By invading the Follower's axis she steps behind rather than front crossing.

(video on the way)

Spotify

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Tango (Trad) Best for practicing musicality - walking to single, double and half time.

Tango (Neo) contemporary songs (good for practicing technique)

'Steel vs spaghetti': Your standing leg is like steel - dynamic, strong and grounded, your free leg is like spaghetti: light and loose without tension.
Your free leg hip is loose and level (this removes tension from your free leg)
Never lock your knees: Your standing leg knee is softly flexed (not locked) - this gives you better contact with the floor.
'Collection' - Thigh or ankle (as you prefer) connection as you walk
Push off the floor as you walk - to make your walk more dynamic.
Look forward as you walk (down diagonal is fine but don't look straight down at your feet as this distorts your posture.

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