Leading with Presence: Tango Fundamentals for Men with Carlos Espinoza

Immerse yourself in Carlitos’ world of leading and following for tango leaders. Yes, that’s right - leading and following. Get ready to take a completely new perspective! In his first technique lesson he will reveal his philosophy about what it means to be a good leader in tango. And we would say these principles are applicable to other areas as well.

Any great interaction with another begins with ourselves. Here’s what you need to know about body awareness and posture for leaders; about what quality of the movement, the concepts of circular and linear mean for Carlitos; as well as how to use the levels to enrich your dance. You’ll also discover how to generate movement for yourself and for the person you’re dancing with.

You have probably heard many times that tango is essentially moving your axis between two points in space. In less technical terms, it simply means walking. But what will make your Walk, or break it is the quality, the substance, the message, even the form of your walking. And so, this is a lesson that Carlitos dedicates entirely to Walking in tango. You need to master this first, in order to truly excel in all the other movements and figures.