Ochos, Ochitos & Twists | Technique for Pivots

[@enkay110]

I find getting the follower to change weight at the start of the back ochito the difficult, most followers continue into a regular back ocho. It would also help if the leader's "leading" is exaggerated for clarity and for students to see and understand in the teaching part, and then "reduced" in the regular dance once it is absorbed by both parties.

[@TangoInsideOut]

Hey Enkay! I agree that clarity is important, especially at the beginning. I would not recommend to exaggerate the lead for the ochitos though. Otherwise you'll end up with too much tension and too much effort for the structure. I would practice fast change of weights in 2 side steps connected in the same direction. Best