This is a very popular vals tanda by Edgardo Donato. This tanda always gets people onto the dance floor and leaves them very happy.

More about:

• Edgardo Donato Bio
• More Vals Tandas
  

This weeks alternative tanda focuses on pop waltzes (vals).  "Hijo de la Luna" is a classic alternative tango song and has a great waltz rhythm for dancing. Sting's "Until" is one of my favorite waltzes to dance to. It is such a beautiful song and has a classic waltz rhythm. "Will You Remember" is a sweet and pretty waltz. Also, a note for DJs, I have trimmed the intro off of "Will You Remember" so that it does not take so long to get to the waltz rhythm.

Click here for more Alternative Vals Tandas

Here is my collection of mixed vals tandas. My favorites are highlighted. I usually play 3 song vals tandas, but most of the tandas below are arranged in 4 song tandas for when they are needed.

Here is my collection of vals tandas. My favorites are highlighted. I usually play 3 song vals tandas, but most of the tandas below are arranged in 4 song tandas for when they are needed.

Here is my collection of vals tandas. My favorites are highlighted. I usually play 3 song vals tandas, but most of the tandas below are arranged in 4 song tandas for when they are needed.

Here is my collection of vals tandas. My favorites are highlighted. I usually play 3 song vals tandas, but most of the tandas below are arranged in 4 song tandas for when they are needed.

This weeks tanda is a classic golden age tanda by Alfredo de Angelis. I do not usually play very much de Angelis tangos, but I love this set. The singing is beautiful and the tempo is very upbeat and energetic.

More about Alfredo de Angelis:

• Alfredo de Angelis Tandas

Here is a bonus Vals tanda by Alfredo de Angelis. De Angelis created some of the most beautiful valses ever recorded and I like to follow the above set with a set of his valses.

In this class, we explore creative ideas for using the cruzada in the rhythm of vals.

The Double Cruzada
Here we look at combining the one step cross in parallel systme with the one step cross in cross system. So we get two crosses in a row. The leader is walking in regular time, stepping on the 1 with each step, while leading the follower to step in double time. The leader steps forward with his left while leading her to cross and change weight. Then he steps forward with his right while leading her to cross and change weight. This creates a nice rhythm which fits very well into vals.

The Forced Cruzada
With this technique, we lead the followers to cross their right foot in front of their left feet. This can be a strange feeling for the followers until they practice. The women should resist the temptation to twist their hips and pivot. They should have a very relaxed leg and simply let the leg, not the hip, go in the direction of the move. The clearest way for the men to lead this is to mirror the women. If we are doing the same move, but in reverse, then we should be moving in the correct direction. Also, for the women, do not cross too deeply so that your weight change can be smooth.

For the leaders, don't get too caught up on the idea of forcing the cross. We do not even need to make contact with her for this step. It is more about direction and removing other possiblities such as walking straight back.

Back Cruzadas
If we think about the cross as a technique rather than as a step then we should be able to get them on any step going forward or backwards. Here we are stepping forward and then changing direction to move back diagonally. Again, the followers should simply take their free leg in the direction that we are moving. As with the previous move, if the leaders mirror the followers then we will be assured of moving in the correct direction.

Enjoy a live performance by a full Tango orchestra featuring musicians from the Emory Tango Ensemble and the Tango Orchestra Club of Atlanta.

Click here to register!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Lesson at 6pm with Horacio & Marissa Arcidiacono
Where: Latin American Association | 2750 Buford Highway | Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Cost: Donation of $10 visiting www.thelaa.org or donation of $15 at the door.
For more information email Veronica Maldonado at vmaldonado@thelaa.org, call 404-638-1815 or visit www.thelaa.org. The proceeds will benefit the children and families served by the Latin American Association.

Where

Alternative Tanda of the Week 2012-05-14

Tanda of the Week 2012-05-14

Alternative Tanda of the Week 2012-05-08

Tanda of the Week 2012-05-07

Alternative Tanda of the Week 2012-05-02

View All Blog Archives