Class 19 of Argentine Tango classes for Tango Helena part A. (Get the whole series on DVD at http://www.tangohelena.com/DVD2) This class explores the Ocho Cortado. Instructors are Sundi West and Patrick Marsolek.
It is called "ocho cortado" because Gustavo Naveira couldn't figure out what the milongueros were doing, so he gave it that name and it has stuck. It is really a quarter turn for the man to often see to his right side.
It is called "ocho cortado" because Gustavo Naveira couldn't figure out what the milongueros were doing, so he gave it that name and it has stuck. It is really a quarter turn for the man to often see to his right side.
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