My shared experience after dancing tango in 30+ countries around the world. It’s always the same factors I see…almost almost always. Some of them are obvious, but some are not. 1. Weather Tango always does better in cold weather areas. Look in all of Latin America…where we imagine would be the best tango communities. Tango […]

Surround her as much as possible (body and arms), but just don’t squeeze. Then dance.

When she goes into the side, sit back into your hips (whether you’re taking side-to-back or just straight back step). It helps her back-step sling all the way around.

The art of tanking: Lock down shoulder blades, upper torso weight right over your hips. Keeping head back is nice. Project the push out the rear of your lower back. Lats reach out and around. Arms have a little bit of frame. Where your feet lands sets the cadence.

It’s fun to hit cadences in footwork or hips, but remember to hit with the upper body for the full upstairs sensation effect.

Put your right hand on her left rib cage and “feel” it to help her rewind that back step. A little squeeze or subtle rub is all it takes.

When leading turns (whether for sacada or enrosque), you must plow your weight change into a clear linear direction. Strong forward Strong side Strong back No matter what step it is that precedes it, make it strong! And really come into the step late (be patient) so you can stay there longer to sling her

3 elements to a fun dance that feels good.