Tango

In preparation for our trip to B.A. V and I are taking tango lessons. There was another lady at class tonight who had the same idea. This is what we covered in our first class:

• Finding the beat
• The tango walk--everything smooth, the musical phrase begins with a lot of energy and generally calms down (smaller steps) towards the end of the phrase, don't emphasize the step on the beat, don't bob your head
• Partner positions--man has hand high on partner's back, woman gently rests arm on man's arm and allows for movement there
• The tango walk with a partner--sense the step
• Tango square--1)back 2)side 3)forward and outside (as close as possible) 4)close
• Tango square with a flourish--1)back 2)side 3)forward and outside 4) forward and outside again, woman crosses her legs 5) Close and shift weight to opposite foot 6)forward 7)side 8)close