Tag: Close Embrace 20 videos
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Orientation to Close Embrace
Describes differences between close embrace and open embrace. This is often best started after you have some tango experience. -
Left Foot Basic
The basic step that we recommend for close embrace which replaces the traditional 8 count basic. -
Back Ochos
A common combination in close embrace where the follower zigzags backwards. It's very different from open embrace back ochos. -
Ocho Cortado
A typical close embrace replacement for front ochos. -
Walking to Go Nowhere Ochos
We teach how to go to the cross when the feet are collected. -
Walking Forward In Close Embrace
A deceptively hard fundamental video which helps teach technique to enable a comfortable close embrace walk. -
They are Where They Want to Be
How to embrace in close embrace - true generally, but even more true here. -
Basic
In close embrace, an intermediate combination which is another turning variation on the basic. It replaces the leader's weight change with a step and then turns, smoothing out the edges. -
Wrap
An intermediate close embrace combination using a subtle upper body lead to cause the follower's leg to wrap around the leader's. -
Trap
The intermediate close embrace version of a very subtle freno. This video helps accent the way we find space in close embrace. -
Introduction And How To Categorize
A beg video which introduces the looks and character of different ways of dancing tango where the bodies are touching. -
Push Cross To Rock
An int video which teaches a close embrace combination which involves rocks and the leader pushing the follower's thigh to get her to cross. -
Double Time Separate And Together
An into video which is about playing with rhythm in close embrace. -
Rhythmic Direction Changes
A video which teaches a really cool combination about changing direction with some double time thrown in. -
QDemo Dance - Milonguero Style Close Embrace
A video which shows a demo dance of milonguero close embrace showing steps taught in this series. -
Side Trap And ...
A beg/int video which shows a lyrical close embrace figure. -
Making Close, Close
An all levels video discussing one particular style of close embrace. -
In Honor Of Gerardo Portalea
A beg/int combination in honor of Gerardo Portalea, one of the wonderful dancers of old who we like a lot. -
Demo Dance - Salon Close Embrace
A beg/int close embrace salon style demo dance. -
Close Embrace
An int/adv video which updates molinette technique for close embrace some of which changes substantially.
