By rusty, on May 13th, 2010%
Crucial elements: Posture – forward in the milonguero line – forward on the balls of the feet Connection – solid chest to chest: lady\’s clear connection at the sternum level – man\’s connection with an open chest Frame – soft attentive, not forceful but confident Head Position – not competing for space turned slightly left Eyes – looking at the horizon line Mind – quietly intent, totally present, completely focused on music, partner and strong solid footing . . . → Read More: Milonguero Beyond the Basics
By rusty, on October 20th, 2009%
Here are the highlights for the workshop: Moving all the way the the actual weight change (off axis moment) of the cruzada (cross) Leaders: Taking your partners with you and not rushing off ahead Followers: Taking the time to move with your partner and not rushing into the cruzada without your partner. . . . → Read More: Saddle Brooke – Folding Like a Bandoneon – Stealing The Cross
By rusty, on August 28th, 2009%
Thanks to our mates in Bunbury! . . . → Read More: Bunbury, Australia – Summary of Reversed Volcadas
By rusty, on June 3rd, 2009%
Leading the Cruzada – 101 Remember: the cross – cruzada – is lead, not choreographed. You need to learn to lead the front cross and be sure your partner is following, to do this go slower and don\’t always cross or lead a cruzada to test your connection with your partner. . . . → Read More: Cruzada is a Led Step
By rusty, on May 30th, 2009%
The cruzada is so prominent in tango it is one of the first things we learn to do – but so few take the time to actually lead and follow the cruzada. Since it is so prominent (in my opinion it actually drives tango into it fundamental state of being) it is crucial that you learn to lead it and follow it fluidly, smoothly and completely by moving with your partner. . . . → Read More: It’s All About the Cruzada