SERIES 1

Giro in parallel and cross systems

Main focus:
giros in parallel and cross systems

* Separation/isolation of movement in the upper and lower body.

*Continuity of rotation and torsion in the lead and follow.

*Basic giro to the left and to the right in parallel and cross system from the back cross.

*Principles of parallel and cross-system while turning.

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Additional elements:
sacada and patada

*Possible shapes of giro – evolution. Octagonal: 8-step giro, Square: giro with pivoting, Triangle: giro with weight change.

*Combining old-fashioned milonguero style giros and modern tango nuevo, open embrace giros.

*Giro with sacada on the open step.

*Giro with patada.

*Understand the influence of the leader’s axis during giro.

*Cadencia of the molinete steps.