Description
Easy pattern with lots of variants to quickstart milonga
Steps
- Lead the box step, a six-count square pattern that starts w/leader retreating inline with right leg.
- Occasionally add 1 or 2 extra steps hugward at the end (top) of the box. This ensures weight shifts are being accurately communicated.
- Make the box step rotate clockwise
- Switch roles.
Tips
- When they lead, be sure you can feel them leading the weight shifts
- Point out that the whole box step is in parallel system
Bonus!
- Define basic terms: tanda, tango, milonga (the party), milonga (the music)
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