[Tango-L] Back to the 8CB

[Jack Dylan]

I also think that stepping to the side [or forward] on Beat No. 1 feels 
much better than a step in place or a small backstep. Same thing with 
the lady's cross at Beat No, 4 [or 4&]. I think Pablo Pugliese was the 
first teacher I had who taught the 8CB with LF side on 1 and RF back 
[or in place] on 8. 

Although I don't dance the full 8CB, I still try to step with LF side or 
forward on 1 to match the energy of the music. Of course, it also 
depends on which foot you're standing :-)

Jack


> From: Tom Stermitz <stermitz at tango.org>
> 
> (*) Can anyone explain why Step #1 of the traditional 8CB w/DBS is  
> backwards?
> 
> In terms of acceleration to match the musical energy, Step #1 should  
> be to the side in terms of acceleration. Also, in social dancing, the  
> first step is traditionally to the side. And, Step #4 should be at the  
> cross because the musical phrasing calls for a suspension, which  
> prepares us for accelerating forward again on Step #5.
>