dissociation in tango: what is it, and how do I get more?

How is dissociation used in tango, and what can we do to be better at this skill? This video will break down where we use dissociation in tango, demonstrate a simple stretch to effectively improve rotation, and give a few simple drills done both seated and standing to make your dissociation as a lead or follower seamless!

video outline

0:00 – Intro
0:12 – What is dissociation?
0:23 – Examples of dissociation in tango
1:08 – Top leads lower body
1:13 - Lower body leads the top
1:33 – A stretch to improve trunk mobility
4:06 – Seated rotation exercise
6:00 – Standing rotation exercises
6:28 – Rotating top to bottom clockwise on left foot
7:23 – Rotating top to bottom counterclockwise on left foot
7:46 – Rotating top to bottom clockwise on right foot
8:02 – Rotating top to bottom counterclockwise on right foot
8:26 – Rotating bottom to top clockwise on left foot
8:47 – Rotating bottom to top counterclockwise on left foot
9:11 – Rotating bottom to top clockwise on right foot
9:34 – Rotating bottom to top counterclockwise on right foot
10:02 – Summary