The Cortados of Tango
There are more than a few Cortados on this site and LOTS of technique for both Leads AND Followers so that you learn to do them properly and safely! There are over 800 videos and articles (not including all the other stuff) on Tango Topics for you to watch and learn from. It’s not just the videos, but the articles that contain the most of what you need to know to elevate your dance. This site isn’t about selling you sh!t you don’t need but to help you to elevate yourself.
The Linear Ocho Cortado
What is a 'Linear Ocho Cortado' ? The are multiple versions or ideas of the Cortado. However, this particular piece of vocabulary is also what we consider to be one...
Circular Ocho Cortado
What is a ‘Circular’ Ocho Cortado ? Put simply it is leading the Follower to a Forward Ocho. However this is a very specific kind of Ocho that we only...
Ocho Cortado Wrap
What is An Ocho Cortado Wrap ? Put simply it’s a Follower’s leg wrap (an Enganche) mixed with an Ocho Cortado (the ‘Broken’ Ocho). To be fair the Ocho Cortado...
Ocho Cortado Options
‘Ocho Cortado’. The word ‘cortado’ translates into English as ‘cut’ or cutted (which isn’t a word) or an Ocho that is Cut. In today’s version of the modern Ocho Cortado...