Followers: Forward Ocho Adornos 1 ~ Argentine Tango

In Argentine tango, the Forward Ocho (also known as Ocho Defrente, translated in English to "Figure Eight") is the painting of figure eights (or the mathematic infinity symbol) by the feet on the floor, generally by the woman or follower. This is a basic movement in tango, executed by a turn and forward step that is going in one direction, then reversed wherein the upper torso from ribcage up is disassociated from the hips and legs.

In this video, you will see the basic Forward Ocho plus an embellishment (also known as an Adorno). Embellishments are small decorations added to steps in tango to make it look and feel more beautiful. They are used to infuse the dance with personal expression or interpretation of certain elements of the music.

The embellishment in this video is: the Tuck Behind. This is where you tuck the extended leg snugly behind the supporting leg so that one knee cap is neatly tucked inside the other knee's crook (Do not change weight to this leg.), and then release into neutral position.

Music: "Sentimientos" in Jaime Wilensky's album "Tango Project Volume II: New-Tango"

Shoes: Comme Il Faut

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