Argentine Tango – In Carpa with Volcadas

Learn the technique and expressive possibilities of Carpa and Volcadas in Argentine Tango with Christy Coté & George Garcia. This program begins with the fundamentals of the Carpa leaning position, focusing on balance, partner connection, torso communication, and control before progressing into a variety of Volcada movements.

Christy and George demonstrate each figure from the Leader’s and Follower’s perspectives, then show the movement together as a couple. The lessons cover Volcadas from Back Ochos, Sacadas, Enganches, turning actions, adornments, and other useful combinations, making the program suitable for both developing and experienced Tango dancers.

Program Contents

1. 1. Introduction
   2. Technique & Theory of Carpa
   3. Calecita in Carpa
   4. Gear Effect and Communication Through the Torso
   5. La Marca
   6. Alterations to the Back Ocho
   7. Basic Volcada from the Back Ocho
   8. Turning Volcada
   9. Adorning the Volcada
   10. Volcada from the 7th Position
   11. Volcada from In-line Sacada
   12. Volcada from Enganche
   13. Volcada from Outside Partner Left
   14. Dance Demonstration