The Taste of True Joy. Milonga

We'll start with an exercise in order to prepare the ground for introducing a little sacada in our milonga steps. Once again, a proper axis, individual posture, change of weight done right is what’s going to ensure that sacada will only intensify the feeling of joy in our dance!

When you enter a game that you like, you want to play it again and again. You become addicted. In the good way. Practice the sacadas, make them circular, reverse all these movements. Everything on milonga rhythm of course. And you’re on your way to becoming not only the ultimate milonga player, but also winner.

Rebounds and crosses could change the way you dance milonga forever, as they will always help you catch up with the rhythm. That’s the thing in milonga – you should follow the rhythm. And getting into a long term, love relationship with it is only possible through constantly training your body and ear.

This lesson brings to you a combination of steps powered by play, lots of play. Thinking in pivots, stepping together and having each other as the main focus, will only make the game more spectacular. Remember though, not every time winning is everything. But the will to win, while offering your best to your team mate, is.

After having played a lot, practiced that is, the milonga rhythm should be already feeling at home in your body. Now it’s the time to learn how to navigate the pista, on the same crazy fun milonga steps. Of course!

Milongas are more fun and juicy when lots of ochos are involved. So this lesson will offer you one more combination with ochos, for both the follower and the leader. And since you’ll be doing them at the same time, you’ll be having even more fun. The rhythm won’t slow down either. This will be a major boost to your milonga skills!

Once you're confortable with quick ochos on the same spot, we'll move on to building entire imaginary lines of ochos. On milonga rhythm. Guided by this lesson. Wait until it begins, you’ll be unstoppable!

The thing is, you should never stop looking for new combinations of steps in your dance. Because there are lots of them. In milonga, too. This lesson will offer you one more combination with ochos – a hidden treasure that will astonish not only your dance partner, but also everyone watching.