A practice drill for anti-clockwise circular boleos.
In this video, these are isolated lower leg articulation as a static adornment, rather than led boleos initiating from the pivot and hip.

You can now find practice sequences and exercises on my YouTube channel –

When: 7.30-8.30pm

Where: Dance Attic 368 North End Rd SW6 1LY (opposite St. John’s church)

Class Price: £10 + £2 at reception

General level class, no partner required, all welcome!

For more info contact Jane 07901551955 (I’m on WhatsApp) or tango167@yahoo.co.uk

Here’s a sequence for practising jumps that have a directional change. I’ve used circular rulo adornments between the jumps but you could do them from backward ochos that end with a cross in front, from which you can plie.

If you’ve never done these before, try leaving out the back leg whip and concentrating on the action of the leading leg first.

Every Friday at Dance Attic!

Group drop-in class 7.30-8.30pm

£10 + £2 entry to DA

368 North End Road SW6 1LY

Couples and singles of all levels welcome!

Contact Jane 07901551955 or tango167@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions 🙂

Here is a practice video showing forward ochos with pique adornments.

I’ve started with a cross behind the supporting foot, which makes the piques easier to accent. To get a crisp pique, think of the accent going up like a sewing machine needle picking up stitches.
Once you have perfected your piques this way, try them without the cross.

Here is a short sequence set to Piazzolla’s Escualo, to practice some fast footwork.

To break it down, it’s actually quite simple and consists of 4 sets of pivot steps (pivot forward left right, pivot back left right and son on) then on the fifth step a back and front boleo, two weight changes followed by a patada with change of direction.
Repeat this four times to complete the exercise 🙂

Here is an easy exercise for practising jumps that can be incorporated into a tango choreography.

Not to be confused with traditional salon tangos danced at milongas, tango escenario or stage tango is however a lot of fun and this is a step you can practice on your own at the barre.

The technique here begins with a plié with the impetus then coming from circular leg flicks, or boleos. It’s also a great workout for the feet and to improve balance and coordination 🙂

You can now find Tangolicious on YouTube – As a free tango resource I’m uploading a variety of exercises from basic to more complex, that can be practiced between classes. For those without much time on their hands, why not try the thirty second shorts 🙂

A few minutes a day is all it takes to make a noticeable difference to your dancing and give you more confidence on the dance floor.

For in person group classes, I teach a regular 7.30pm Friday drop-in at Dance Attic, 368 North End Road, SW6 1LY. Private classes and wedding dance tuition are also available. Please visit http://www.tangolicious.co.uk for more details or email to tango167@yahoo.co.uk

Where: Dance Attic, 368 North End Rd, SW6 1LY

When: Fridays 7.30-8.30pm

All Levels Welcome!

Cost: £10 after the class and £2 DA day membership at reception

Tubes: Fulham Broadway & West Brompton

Email: tango167@yahoo.co.uk

WhatsApp: 07901551955 (Jane)

Booking: There is no booking for the drop-in group class

Please note, you do not need to turn up with a partner as we encourage everyone to rotate partners, although fixed couples are also welcome 🙂