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

Argentine Tango - Strictly Boleos (2006)

By Christy Coté & George Garcia.

• Introduction/About Boleos
• 1) Back Boleo from Position 2
• 2a) Back Boleo from Back Ocho on the Right
• 2b) Back Boleo from Back Ocho on the Left
• 3a) Back Boleo from Back Cross Step of Molinete Right
• 3b) Back Boleo from Back Cross Step of Molinete Left
• 4a) Forward Boleo from Forward Ocho on the Right
• 4b) Forward Boleo from Forward Ocho on the Left
• 5a) Forward Boleo from Forward Cross Step of Molinete Right
• 5b) Forward Boleo from Forward Cross Step of Molinete Left
• 6a) Back Boleo from Side Step of Molinete Right
• 6b) Forward Boleo from Side Step of Molinete Right
• 6c) Back Boleo from Side Step of Molinete Left
• 6d) Forward Boleo from Side Step of Molinete Left
• 7) Boleo Combination from Outside Partner Left
• 8) Walking Boleo Combination
• 9) Counter Boleos
• 10) Leader's & Follower's Boleos in Espejo
• 11) Linear Boleo
• 12) Linear Boleo from Outside Partner Left
• 13) Linear Boleo Between Leader's Legs
• 14) Continuous Boleos in Calesita
• Dance Demonstration