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V201 - Vals (Tango Waltz) I

Vals is one of the rhythms that we dance to at Milongas (Tango Dance Parties). This class will focus on understanding the rhythm of Vals, how to incorporate your existing steps into Vals and new steps that fit nicely into Vals.

 

Stepping to the Close Side with Dynamic Pivots

In this class, we show a figure that begins by going to the close side of the embrace and then used two dynamic pivots with back ochos to return to the line of dance. We demonstrate the step in both open and close embrace.

T407 - Soltadas

A Soltada (release) is when the couple temporarily releases their embrace. Generally this is done when executing and Giro.

Part 1: Soltada From Back Cross

Musical Demo for Part 1

Part 2: Soltada to Leader's Back Sacada

Part 3: Soltada to Colgada with Boleo

Musical Demo for Parts 2 & 3