The Improvisation Toolbox. Nothing Basic about the Basic

Watch this video before starting your learning. Ivan and Sara's lessons program is a well put together whole, comprised of all the collections you'll find on Tangomeet. For best results, we strongly recommend you don't skip collections or lessons. Buckle up! Enjoy this marvelous ride! And get ready to wow your past, present and future dance partners :)

By using the elements we have learned in the simple geometries section and our understanding of the cross and parallel systems, we can already begin to make our own steps. In this video, Sara and Ivan show you how to use transitions to combine different elements together smoothly and elegantly.

By using the elements we have learned in the simple geometries section and our understanding of the cross and parallel systems, we can already begin to make our own steps. In this video, Sara and Ivan show you how to use transitions to combine different elements together smoothly and elegantly.

By using the elements we have learned in the simple geometries section and our understanding of the cross and parallel systems, we can already begin to make our own steps. In this video, Sara and Ivan show you how to use transitions to combine different elements together smoothly and elegantly.

Ivan and Sara break down in detail how to lead and follow the basic step in both the cross and parallel systems. Not only will you understand the geometries necessary to lead a follower to cross and transfer weight, but also different options for creating this lead. This will help your improvisation skill and floor craft as you will more easily be able to shape the direction and timing of the movement.

Creativity and Improvisation Toolbox: Ivan and Sara show you how to work on your creativity and improvisation by breaking up the basic step in the parallel system, and then reassembling it. This exercise is an example of how you can deepen your understanding of the dance, and how to improve your social dancing skills. 

Using the basic step as a base, Sara and Ivan encourage you to think out of the box!

Ever have that experience where you learned a certain movement in a class, but then for space reasons, could never quite do it in a milonga? In this video Ivan and Sara curve the basic step to show you how to think about making a linear movement into a circular one.