G2G Tango s1 - 2010-04-27 - weight change vs step, wrap, gancho

Chris Calabro summarizing the 2010-04-27 tango lesson.

- 0:10 - differences between signaling change of weight vs. stepping sideways: change of weight is done without flexing the legs, while a slight flex and a dip indicates a step.
- 1:01 - "enganche", or the "wrap" - the man pulls down ever so slightly with the lady on the right foot, causing the left foot to draw patterns on the floor. Then the man can step in with the right (so that the lady's planted leg is between his), and make the lady's left leg wrap his on a swing. The swinging is directed mostly with the right hand, firmly, but gently.
- 1:38 - "gancho" - while leading an over-turned ocho, the man steps in with the leg and continues to signal a step back, which causes the lady to hook the man's thigh with her leg. This can be done from various open positions, sometimes causing a stop in motion, and sometimes allowing the motion to continue forward (for example, in the middle of a molinete).


This video is part of the G2G Intermediate Tango class series at Google, taught by Chris Calabro.
G2G Tango Playlist (season 1): http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=19E707D8A17E31DB
Music: "El Flete" by Juan D'Arienzo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBXoTIx8-k0
Choreography: Chris Calabro

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