[Tango-L] Open/crossed step uses?

[Jack Dylan]

Larry,
Sacadas are another good example of the usefulness of the open/cross 
system understanding. Walking outside partner on the right or left sides, 
I can always do a Sacada on the lady's trailing leg. But the Sacadas and 
their results will be very different depending on whether mine or my partners 
step is crossed or open.
For example, if my step is crossed, the Sacada will be with the outside 
of my leg and with the inside if my step is open. If my partners step is 
open, the Sacada will be on the inside of her leg and will result in her 
leg swinging back whereas, if her step is crossed, my Sacada will be 
on the outside of her leg and will result in her leg crossing in front of 
her standing leg.
>From this, you can easily work out how many different Sacadas are 
possible while walking outside partner, left or right side in crossed 
or parallel feet. Interesting, uh?
Jack

----- Original Message ----
> From: "larrynla at juno.com" larrynla at juno.com

>  Let's try the 8CB.
> 
> Step 1.  An open relation.  I (the leader) can do step 2 as a sacada on 
> her trailing right foot.  This might help lead a parada or a boleo, for 
> instance.
> 
> Step 2.  An open relation.  I can do step 3 as a sacada instead of the 
> usual step 3.
> 
> Step 3.  A crossed relation.  I can do step 4 as a sacada, but my 
> partner and I will have trouble.  (We can still do a figure beginning 
> in a sacada, but to do it smoothly we both must be quite expert and 
> have a lot of body control.)
>