Milonguero Ochos. These types of Ochos are sometimes referred to as “Lazy” Ochos because the dancer is either led (Follower) or self led (Lead) to extending their legs behind (or in front of !!) themselves, across their body’s natural longitudinal axial meridian. The Milonguero Ocho has NO upper body rotation
Turns. There are 8 types of social turns that Argentine Tango uses on a somewhat Frequent basis. 1.) Walking Turns. 2.) The Follower’s Molinete/Lead Giro – Follower’s Giro/Lead’s Molinete & Variations. 3.) Milonguero Turns. 4.) Rock Steps & Alterations 5.) Ocho Cortado & Variations 6.) Single Axis Turns & Colgada
In it’s simplest form, the Milonguero Turn is one of the easiest of turns to accomplish with regards to Argentine Tango. It allows of the couple to stay with each other, and allows for an easeful experience vs. the Follower’s Molinete that is the default turn today. And last but
Argentine Volcada. There are many different variations of a Volcada. The word itself comes from the root Spanish word ‘Volcar’ which translates to English as “To Fall”. Which tells you almost nothing about what this is. In short, this is a highly advanced piece of tango vocabulary that requires both
Ocho Cortado. The word “Cortado” translates from Spanish to English as “cutted“, which makes no sense. An Ocho or 8 Cutted doesn’t translate very well as a literal cognate. So we need to move it around a bit. So “Ocho Cortado” when translated becomes “Cut Ocho” or “Sliced Ocho“. The ‘Cortado’ is
Open Embrace. Sometimes you’ll see this embrace format from beginner dancers or dancers that have been trained with other embrace ideas. Open Embrace can be, but is not limited to, a (Open or Closed) Vee Embrace, a Berlin Embrace, or a Square (meaning to line up buttons-to-buttons with your partner).
