A Single Axis Turn is a version of a Colgada, where both parties share an axial line and rotate around that single axial line. See Single Axis Turn for more information.
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Milonguero Turn
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 not least, it allows for the partnership to stay facing each other, while at the same time not expending a great deal of energy to ‘turn’ whereas the Follower’s Molinete does precisely that. While the Milonguero Turn is not sexy, it’s easy to see why it was abandoned in favor of it’s sexier cousin. That said, don’t discard it simply because it’s not sexy, use it because it is insanely functional! -
Social Volcada
A Social Volcada is a Volcada that is smaller and fits within the LANE and LINE of dance. It should take up no more space than a single walking step. The reason it’s called a ‘Social’ Volcada is not only because of its size but rather because of functionality and emphasis on the Social Dance movement that is occurring within Argentine Tango today. When using the word ‘social’, it’s easy to confuse it with two other different definitions: 1.) An informal gathering of people, and ideas, to form a group of like-minded individuals. 2.) When a person engages and interacts in an informal or formal group. In this instance, ‘Social’ refers to a series of ideas and concepts that might loosely be equated with Milonguero Style of dancing (or Dancing In A Small Space – DIASS). However, this isn’t about a style, but rather about ideas that also coalesce around certain aspects of Codigos that when combined with Dancing In A Small Space and it’s chosen vocabulary, co-create and combine to create ‘Social’ Tango and really ‘Social’ Dancing for Argentine Tango. Paid Subscribers can see a Social Volcada in all it’s glory, here!