Re: [Tango-L] How to lead volcadas

2008-08-03 Thread Jack Dylan
Larry, I also first learned a basic Volcada as you describe it, i.e. as a simple forward lean. The problem is that times have changed and, largely because of Nuevo terminology, few people call that a Volcada anymore. As mentioned in another post, that figure is now called a Carpa [tent] or Pu

Re: [Tango-L] Open/crossed step uses?

2008-08-03 Thread Jack Dylan
Larry, Sacadas are another good example of the usefulness of the open/cross system understanding. Walking outside partner on the right or left sides, I can always do a Sacada on the lady's trailing leg. But the Sacadas and their results will be very different depending on whether mine or my part