Sorry I did not reply to Damian and jack last Thursday post sooner, I was in Montreal for the fest. Jack Dylan quoted Damian, and said, Another thing - everyone seems to agree on the mantra ...there are 3 possible steps and there are only 3. Forward, backward and sideward. Damian asked should we remove all side steps? I say Yes. There are only three steps in tango. Forward cross, back cross, and open steps. This is the only structurally logical way to view the dance. Everything else is less precise. If this is not controversial enough, and since I havent had sleep in four days I am feeling ornery, I will tell you another secret, that proves my above statement - every single step in tango is part of a giro, either clockwise or counterclockwise. Ie, every right front cross or right back cross is part of a giro clockwise. What you might call walking forward in line with a partner is simply leading her to a continual series of open to open alterations, or cambios.
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