Turns. Changes of Direction as Creative Landmarks

We all know that the only thing that is permanent is change. But also, change is the milestone where infinite possibilities emerge. In dance too. So, patience, awareness in actions and a soft embrace are all you need.

 

Recommended study time for this collection is 5 weeks.

Leading and Performing Different Types of Ochos

The importance of ochos can be easy to overlook, but they are essential as they connect various parts of your dance and make it look like a harmonious whole. So we better master them properly. In this lesson you’ll find out about the importance of the shoulders, as well as the order in which the movement should happen. Everything accompanied by exercises and structures.

8.38 min Changes of Direction Ocho

Embrace and Pivot. Combinations of Steps

Clean and beautiful sequences will be demonstrated and thoroughly explained in this lesson, in order to show how your embrace should adapt during your pivotal movements. It’s all about flow and comfort.

9.15 min Embrace Changes of Direction

Giro. Variations on Tempo and Systems

This is a lesson about how to avoid cliches when performing giros and how to always be prepared for change, as change is inevitable anyway, right? Leaders, you should also know that your sense of connecting movements to music, in pleasantly surprising ways, is one of the things that followers appreciate the most. This lesson will be your secret help.

7.26 min Changes of Direction Giro Musicality