When is the right time to lead pivots and boleos? Should pivots be lead early or on time? And boleos lead late? (As a “surprise” or often-repeated “ocho-interruption”? Even more important how do we lead the more intricate versions of each? (Such as over-turned ochos or super fast boleos.)
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Be very careful of when you slowdown (during the weight change). Let’s make 2 clear distinctions: If you slow down when the free foot is about to touch the ground, it looks SHY or like you don’t know where you’re going. If you slow down when the free foot is about to leave the ground, you
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All back-steps should be STRAIGHT BACK during a performance (not angled). When you’re in a crowded milonga, angled back-steps make sense. But during a performance, they look kinda of clumsy and steal your opportunity to showcase a nice line. Need me to spell out the issue?
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How to disassociate (turning your upper body) properly into enrosques! So what are the common problems here with enrosque disassociation? Flattening out – not turning both sides of the body together. Ambiguous lead – follower has no idea what (or when) to do during your disassociation. Losing balance – your disassociation makes you fall. Turning
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Quick notes on aesthetic from this tricky one-legged position. Do it right and you look strong! Feet, knees, hips, back, chest, arms, and head! Hahaha…everything!
Yes, I also did one one basic tango posture (stationary)…but this one is a posture visualization you can use while moving.
3 rules for rock-steps: Use your foot push to change direction, don’t yank her back with your arms. Maintain close embrace – don’t turn your head/torso away or release/drop the arms. The foot that’s pushing off, hits the ground with a straight knee first then bends as you push off.
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Want to find some easy moves you can lead on anyone? Watch videos of the pros dancing with other pros, like during the fun partner switches at festival performances. This is when you get to see them do only the moves they can truly lead well and feel comfortable enough with to lead strangers. Watch
The best way to develop strong ocho lines throughout your body (not only looks good, but also feels good)…is to stretch your whole body! Stretch it from head to toe. We have 2 kinds of stretches: X-stretch – imagine the opposite shoulder and foot are stretching away from each other and drawing an “X” on
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Changing weight can be especially hard for followers, because: They’re wearing heels. They don’t control the displacement timing. They don’t control the weight-change timing. Basically, they’re wearing uncomfortable wobbly shoes and don’t know how fast you want to move or change weight…and they’re not able to float themselves in the air while you decide. So