[Tango-L] How many figures do you need?

[Tango Society of Central Illinois]

MIchael,

>From what I've observed, that's about right.

The low boleo isn't needed, so

- Walking
- Back ocho
- Ocho Cortado
- Giro

will do just fine.

But don't forget a good embrace and good musicality.

Ron


On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM, Michael <tangomaniac at cavtel.net> wrote:
> I enjoyed my vacation in BA even though some tried to tell me what to do. I observed that the Argentines use the following figures:
>
> Back ocho
> Low Boleo
> Walking
> Ocho Cortado
> Giros (called molinetes north of the equator)
>
> I've read messages on Tango A about workshops and festivals for colgaldas, valcadas, sacadas and other figures ending in "adas." It made me wonder how many figures do I need for a good dance.
>
> What figures are missing from the above list you feel are necessary?
>
> How frequently are you able to incorporate what you learned from festivals and workshops into your dance?
>
> It's a slow Saturday night and I'm writing as I listen to Garrison Keillor's monologue. Unfortunately, there's no AT in Lake Wobegone, MN,.
>
> Michael
> Washington, DC
> I danced Argentine Tango - - with the Argentines
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