Course Objectives: Fall 08 Intermediate Tango

Upon the completion of the course the students are expected to lead/follow intermediate elements of tango, improvise, navigate the dance floor, will improve their musicality skills and enhance the connection with the partner. This course will focus on elements of tango and social dancing; upon completion students are expected to be skilled and comfortable to dance at any milonga.

Class Schedule: Fall 08 Intermediate Tango

Oct 9:        Basic Elements of Tango for the Intermediate Dancer

Oct 16:      The Cross: Crusada, Entry and Exit Variations

Oct 23:      Molinette and Turns, Milonguero Dip

Oct 30:      Connection and Navigation

Nov 6:       Leg Wraps: Ganchos, Enganches, Piernasos

Nov 13:     Milonga and Vals, Musicality   

Nov 20:     Volcadas

Nov 27:     Colgadas

Dec 4:       Review. Sacada Combinations.

 Tango CD Playlist:  (1-9 tango, 10-12 vals, 13-15 milonga)

1. Al Compas De Corazon  - Miguel Calo
2. Jamas Retornaras - Miguel Calo
3. Transochando - Miguel Calo
4. Derecho VIejo - Juan D'Arienzo
5. El Flete - Juan D'Arienzo
6. Pensalo Bien - Juan D'Arienzo
7. Una Fija  - Carlos Di Sarli
8. Cascabelito - Carlos Di Sarli
9. Corazon - Carlos Di Sarli
10. Tengo Mil Novias  - Enrique Rodqiguez
11. El Ultimo Adios - Rodolfo Biagi
12. El Espejo De Tus Ojos - Angel D'Agostino
13. Milonga Criolla  - Francisco Canaro
14. Milonga De Mis Amores - Pedro Laurenz
15. Mi Morocha - Ricardo Tanturi

       

Class 1: Leg Wraps (enganche)

Class 1 & 2: Sacada and Barrida

Class 3: Turns

Class 3: Back Volcada

Class 4: Musicality

Class 6: Milonga

Class 7: Ocho Cortado