In this class, the leader switches between parallel and cross system while leading the follower to perform back ochos. This step works very well in vals (tango waltz) and rhythmic tango.

 In this class, we focus on linking counterclockwise turns in the rhythm of vals. But these turns could be used just as well in Tango.

 In this class, we focus on stringing together clockwise turns (giros) in the rhythm of vals (waltz).

Part 1: Follower's Forward Sacadas

Part 2: Follower's Forward Sacada with Leader's Faux Sacada

Part 1: Leader's Forward Sacadas

Part 2: Leader's Forward Sacadas

Musical Demo:

In this class, we look at the leader executing a forward sacada to her back cross step (back ocho) and then creating an alteration of her forward cross step into a back cross step.