Careful, Conscious Practice
2018-10-08
Guest article by Iona Italia8 October 2018Translator / Editor / WriterFacebook The key to improving your tango, we’re often told, is practice. But what precisely
Guest article by Iona Italia8 October 2018Translator / Editor / WriterFacebook The key to improving your tango, we’re often told, is practice. But what precisely
“When do I pivot; right after taking the step or when my feet come together?” Do you want my answer, or would you Enjoy a
The hip rotator muscle groups (external for lateral rotation, internal for medial rotation) provide a powerful engine for tango pivots. These muscle groups — and
As I started typing this post I first mistyped the title as “An idea embrace”. You know, that actually works! In fact, this post isn’t
By learning both roles, for both Leader AND Follower, we gain a deeper understanding and energy in our dance.
In the Teacher Training Program at the 2018 International Tango Summit in Los Angeles, teachers Christy Coté and George Garcia expressed their mantra for good
“Press down on the side of the pool to get out.” An image for good tango posture.
I have these things going on in my current practice with a partner. Regularly checking in with each other on comfort and clarity. Periodic video
Three promises: Nice dynamics Recognition of opportunities is better than recall of patterns. Framework for creating variations Outline: Base movement: dynamic change of direction with
An excited or nervous partner** often pulls their hand (hand side of the embrace) up and in. This has the detrimental effects of increasing tension,
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