Architecture of Tango
Linear Vocabulary
Finding breadth and variety inside simplicity
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Introduction
An introduction to using walking and weight changes to make dances -
Example Combo 1
A beg video which gives an example of how to put together some simple walking steps. -
Example Combo 2
A beg video which gives another example of how to put together simple walking steps. -
Using Dice to Put Together a Combo
A beg/int video which illustrates the fact that perfection in choreography is not needed. -
Navigation
A beg/int video that talks about how easy it is to navigate during walking steps. -
A full dance
A beg/int video showing how walking in parallel system is sufficient to make a dance.
Cross System at Right Angles
Most tango has leader and follower facing on natural and opposite feet (one on left, one on right foot, etc.). This series: dancing tango in cross system (both on same feet with the bodies typically at a right angle). Front and back ochos are 2 examples.
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Ocho, Stairstep
A beg combination which transitions from ochos to cross system walking. It's cool and not the most difficult. -
Rocks
A beg/int combination which involves rocking in cross system while at right angles. -
Adding Turn
An int combination which adds a lot of interest with a very little change. -
Cross System is Like Legos
An int video showing how to combine different related concepts for a seamless dance. -
Demo Dance & Discussion
Demo of the cross system at right angles video series.
Exploring Possibilities
Exploring what the body can do and then adding tango constraints
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Intro: Constraints Help You Explore
An int/adv video which helps add structure to enable creativity. -
Pointing and Dragging
An int/adv video which looks at the breadth of possibilities moving only the legs. -
Leaning Towards or Away
An int/adv video which looks at the breadth of possibilities when you let the center of gravity move off axis. -
Legs Off The Ground
An int/adv video which looks at the breadth of possibilities which are enabled when the legs come off the ground: ganchos, boleos and more.
Making Possibilities Work
Follows "Exploring Possibilities" - some tools to enable sucess
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Lead and Follow for Anything
An int video which talks about generic categories of lead and how they can be applied in different circumstances. -
Tango Possibilities: The Look
An int video which breaks down styling which is particularly relevant to Argentine tango. -
Possibilities: Wacky Examples
An int/adv video which illustrates the generality of this approach.
Easy Transitions
People sometimes learn long combinations with one piece in the middle or end that they really like. This series is about doing the piece in the middle or end without needing the long introduction.
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A Minimal Entrance To Gancho
An int video which makes the observation that you don't need long combinations to do a gancho. -
A Minimal Entrance To Drag
An int video which makes the observation that you don't need a long combination intro do to a drag. -
From Front Ochos To Infinity
An int video which explores the way you can transition from easy know steps into many possibilities. It uses front ochos as an example. -
From Back Ochos To Infinity
An int video which explores the way you can transition from easy know steps into many possibilities. It uses back ochos as an example. -
No "Transition" Needed
An int/adv video showing movements that can be done inside almost any step.