Argentine Tango - The Art of Improvisation (2004)

By Christy Coté & George Garcia.

• Introduction


• 1) The Foundation of the Dance
  a) Walks
  b) Cruzada
  c) Forward Cross Steps/Ochos
  d) Back Cross Steps/Ochos
  e) Molinete
  f) Boleo


• 2) Secrets of Improvising the 6 Elements


• 3) Exercises for Improvising Forward & Back Ochos & Molinetes


• 4) Walking Exercises in Normal System & Cross System


• 5) Leader's Complimentary Footwork
  a) Walks
  b) Cruzada
  c) Forward Cross Steps/Ochos
  d) Back Cross Steps/Ochos
  e) Molinete
  f) Boleo


• Dance Demonstration


• 6) The Next Level
  a) Paradas, Blocks & Pasadas
  b) The Sandwich
  c) Barridas
  d) Ganchos
  e) Enganche
  f) Leader's Sacadas
  g) Follower's Sacadas
  h) Planeos
  i) Calecita & Carpa
  j) Change of Direction in Turns
  k) Volcadas
  l) Colgadas


• 7) Closing Thoughts