General Theory Tango

Pre Core

  • Abrazo
  • Walk (Accompaniment)
  • Compas
  • (value) kindness
  • (value) give pleasure, enjoy
  • (value) respect in dress appropriate

Core Elements (26pax - 6 asst)

  • Technique of Basic Walking
  • interpret the music, not just follow the beat
  • Box walk with push up energy / wide side / flexible sliding embrace
  • back step shorter to ground faster
  • feel your body when you walk
  • use the music to express something, discover the music, the pause is expression
  • listen to music frequently to hear the deeper structure
  • combination- open, change weight, (1 2) open, direction shift to left, (1 2 3) parallel walk ( 1 2)
  • history lesson - how people learn tango in old days

Classic Elements

  • Salida Basico
** Salida Contra

Stylistic Element

  • Milonguero vs Villa Urquiza vs Open Embrace
  • Elevada vs Liso vs Orillero
  • Accent vs Off Accent

Breaking the Rules