It is All Around Us. Turns

A collection about linear and circular dynamics, and the link between them; about how to feel the timing of what the follower is doing without stepping with her; on how to keep a constant energy and flow in the Giros and much more.

 

Recommended study time for this collection is 8 weeks.

Giro. The Beginning

About linear dynamic, circular dynamic and the link between the linear and circular dynamics in the giro.

Music: Bahia Blanca (Carlos di Sarli).

18.03 min Giro

Insights on the Giro 1

A lesson about how the linear part of the giro includes a dissociation and a change in the followers' axes. Women can use men's arms to remain centered. Music: Cada dia te extraño max (orquesta Troilo, singer Francisco Fiorentino).

13.39 min Giro

Insights on the Giro 2

A lesson in which you'll learn to feel the timing of what the follower is doing, without stepping with her.
Music: Cada dia te extraño max (orquesta Troilo, singer Francisco Fiorentino).

11.01 min Giro

Rhythmical Giros 1

On how to use a fake sacada to reposition and how a circular motion (around the leader/around the follower) will help you in this rhythmical giro. Music: Buscandote (orquesta Osvaldo Fresedo, singer Ricardo Ruiz).

17.29 min Giro

Rhythmical Giros 2

This time on how to use a real sacada and the five beat double time for men. Music: Paciencia (Juan D'Arienzo orchesta and singer Alberto Echagüe).

12.23 min Giro

Rhythmical Giros 3

On the five beat rhythmical play for both men and women. Music: Paciencia (Juan D'Arienzo orchesta and singer Alberto Echagüe).

13.17 min Giro

Rhythmical Giros 4

In this class the ladies will learn how to keep the rhythmical intention during the pivot. The couple exercises will improve the balance and the space management. Music: Paciencia (Juan D'Arienzo orchesta and singer Alberto Echagüe).

12.55 min Giro

Different Ways of Starting Giro

A lesson on how to keep a constant energy and flow in the giros. Technical tips regarding the circular movement, the embrace and the lead.
Music: Gitana Russa (Ricardo Malerba Y Su Orquesta Típica, singer Orlando Medina).

19.26 min Giro

Giro in Both Directions

In the first part of the structure, find tips about the change of weight for the leader, but also about his connection with the ground. Discover the rest in the class.
Music: Te llaman Malevo (Orquesta Anibal Troilo, singer Tito Reyes).

18.17 min Giro

Giro to the Inside of the Follower's Structure

A lesson about a different way to approach giro. The connection changes and of course the feeling.
Music: Porteño y Bailarín (Orquesta Carlos Di Sarli, singer Jorge Durán).

8.54 min Giro

Constant Double Time in Giros

The challenge of the lesson is pretty clear – a quick side step after the front step. Watch the class to learn to overcome it.
Music: Marioneta (Orquesta Alfredo de Angelis, singer Floreal Ruiz).

12.48 min Giro Musicality

Pivotal Movements Around the Couple

About a new approach to the linear-circular concept; on finding the angle by turning on the same spot; and using ochos to walk.
Music: De qué podemos hablar (Orquesta Carlos Di Sarli, singer Argentino Ledesma).

16.56 min Giro

Ways to Shape the Pivotal Motions for the Follower

On how to work only with the lower part of the body and using the energy of the free leg to create different shapes for the backwards and forwards ocho. Music: Junto a tu corazon (orquesta Josè Garcia, singer Alfredo Rojas).

17.21 min Giro Decorations

Turns for Men – Tips and Tricks

Constancy is the main theme of this class. Followers will learn to help leaders to beautifully design their turns, by doing equal and small steps around them.

14.11 min Giro Elements