Milonga
Milonga Introductory Vocabulary
Intro to milonga which is a rhythmic attitude filled dance which involves, typically, stepping on every beat
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4 Count Basic
A video which shows another milonga basic step in 4 steps. -
6 Count Basic
A video which shows another milonga basic step in 6 steps. -
8 Count Basic
A video which shows another milonga basic step in 8 steps. -
Crab
A video which shows one of many milonga basics. -
Linear Steps and Weight Changes
A video which shows that milonga is mostly a walking dance with a certain kind of style in the walk. -
Milonga Sample Dance
A video which demonstrates a simple milonga dance.
Milonga Style
Isolating the elements that make milonga look like milonga
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Contra Body Motion
All levels video which shows how an understated sharp contra body motion really adds to the look and feel of milonga. -
Up-Down
All levels video which shows one optional styling in the upper body in milonga. -
Heavy Landing
All levels video about the way that there's a little bit of 'thug' in the dancing of milonga. -
Playful
All levels video about the way that there's a little bit of 'party' and 'silly' and 'play' in milonga. -
Solo Milonga Example
A small solo example to emphasize the character of milonga.
Milonga Typical Combinations
Common milonga combinations that involve more than "just walking"
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Pivot, Inside Leg
An int video which tends to look flashier and be a little bit harder than one would think because of the speed of the milonga. It involves both partners rapidly rotating their hips. -
Pivot-Cut
An int/adv video which teaches a combination where the leader travels and cuts while the follower steps and pivots. -
Va y Ven
An int/adv video which is about turning as you go back and forth. A traditional step.
Milonga Combinations to Build Essense
Combinations designed to help develop attitude and style
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Rock and Side
An int milonga combination which is an example of ways to do double time. -
Hover Step
An all levels milonga combination designed to teach suspension and release. -
Quick Leg Switch
An int milonga combination which is an example of some of the ways steps can be rapid and playful in milonga. -
Milonga Sample Dance 2
A sample milonga dance incorporating a number of steps we have taught.
Double Time & Traspie
Different rhythms commonly used while dancing milonga
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Overview: Milonga Timing
An int video introducing different timings that are often used when dancing milonga. -
A Couple Of Traspie Examples
An int/adv video showing stutter step (traspie) timing. -
A Couple Of Double Time Examples
An int/adv video showing the most common way of dancing milonga rthymically, double time. -
Mixing Milonga Rhythms
An adv video mixing single time, double time and traspie.