International Samba and Tango

Welcome back to Technique! This week we’ll be covering International Samba and Tango.

We’ll be reviewing Tango steps at 7:30pm in the RPAC North Gym! Samba will be covered at our Sunday lessons at 2:30pm. Check your emails for more information and make sure to RSVP for in-person meetings!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact either Mimi Cai at cai.697@osu.edu or Jackson Burkholder at burkholder.152@osu.edu and we will be sure to discuss your questions with Dana.

Let’s Dance!

Tango

Pivot Turn

INT Tango Pivot

Twist Turn and Pivot Turn

The first video provides a general overview of the differences, while the second focuses on difference in how to lead the move.

INT Tango Pivot Turn vs Twist Turn

INT Tango Pivot vs Twist Turn Lead Differences

Samba

Samba Sequence

Here’s a nice Samba step sequence for practice! Don’t be frightened by the speed, as we’ll break it down in the next videos.

INT Samba Step Sequence

INT Samba Lead Step Sequence

INT Samba Follow Step Sequence

Whisk

The Samba Whisk is the “standard” step for Samba.

INT Samba Whisk Technique

Botafogo

Rise and fall

INT Samba Voltas to Close

That’s it for our lesson! If you want to learn more, join us at our meetings and send us any questions you might have! Thank you to Jackson, Mimi, and Dana for our lessons this week!