Sebastián Achaval and Roxana Suarez Caminata, argentine tango lesson (2014 Riga Tango Fiesta, LV)
RTF2014. Demonstration of walking (caminata) and posture: normal and switching sides. Pay attention to how Sebastian uses his foot to roll on using the whole metatarsal. At the beginning of lesson the posture of a couple was discussed. Both should be facing each other headtohead but with a shift to make room for the heads. The important points were that the follower (1) should not try to position herself snuggly in leader s right arm cup (too much offcenter) and (2) the follower should not make a Vposition by opening his chest in regards to the leader. If the follower does do, she cannot walk straight backward with both legs. With Vposition she would be walking almost like doing cruzadas with each step. The formation of the abrazo should feel like hugging a barrel; not hugging one dimensionally straight hearttoheart with the back hands. Basic level. During Riga Tango Fiesta during 20140501. . 20140504. Notes: Toe or heel first When asked from Sebastian, he explai
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