[Tango-L] fake step

[David Exum]

I've always called it an amague.
David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Figart II" <michaelfigart at yahoo.com>
To: "Tango-L" <tango-l at mit.edu>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 6:25 PM
Subject: [Tango-L] fake step


> Igor and all,
> 
> The move described (see below), if I'm envisioning it
> correctly, seems like what I was always told is an
> "amague", or a "fake". To me, it is different than a
> rock step. Maybe I've been misinformed?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael Figart II
> 
> Igor wrote <<<<<> I am simply  making steps forward.
> Then, on one step,
>> after the leg is extended instead of transferring
> weight to it, I 
> push off
>> the floor and return the foot back. It can be done
> to the side, or
>> other directions.
> 
> It can be called "Rock step", but I see a subtle
> difference in 
> technique.
> Besides, that does not sound like Tango.
> 
> I propose to call it "Paso Cortado" in analogy with
> "Ocho Cortado".
> 
> Objections?
> 
> Igor
> 
> 
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