Linear Ochos. This type of Ocho serves two purposes. One, we use it as a teaching tool for both Lead and Follow to study, and continue to study (refinements) of the Disassociation and Applied Disassociation technique and applications. Two, we use it as an exercise to practice on a day
The Lead’s Giro. “Giro” (Pron: Heer-Oh, not jy-roh, or guy-roh) comes from the root Spanish -ar verb, “Girar“, which when translated to English, means “to turn“. ‘Giro‘ is the first person singular of that verb, which means “I turn“. The Giro, is a component of the Molinete structure. Typically this
The Baldosa Box is a term that is used, usually, to describe a very specific pattern of steps that is used primarily to dancing Milonga, but can also be used in Tango and Vals as well. The term ‘Baldosa‘ comes from a very specific type of Ceramic Tile. The tile
The Baldosa Box Variation is this: Lead Follow ❶ Back with the Right ① Forward with the Left ❷ Side with the Left ② Side with the Right ❸ Foward with the Right – stepping outside partner ③ Backward with the Left – crossing the meridian ❹ Forward with the Left
Argentine Zamba is nothing like it’s Caribbean namesake that shares it’s name. This is an Argentine construct through and through. It’s a slower partner dance that is done to ‘flowy’ music, where the partnership is trying to entice the other. It’s a beautiful and sensual dance that doesn’t get enough
Argentine Chacarera is one of several folk dances that Tango is a part of. Sometimes you’ll see this at Milongas, especially in Buenos Aires (sometimes at Salon Canning and sometimes at Villa Malcolm and at La Viruta!), with a Chacarera ‘break’ for a tanda of songs in the style of
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