Tango Practica Tips 10: Tango Walking - What is 'On The Beat'?

Practica Tips 9 leads us to ask: WHEN does she know where she's going next? Which, in turn, leads us to:
- What does it mean to be "on the beat"?
- If the closing is the beginning of the next step, what is the end of the current step?
Answering these questions precisely leads to one of the most important aspects of tango that affects timing and partner dynamics. It sets the foundation for adornments and musicality, as well.

0:00 Review of Practica Tips 9
1:04 Implications of Woman's Smooth Walk
2:00 Understand the Timing of the Step
5:19 Implications for Invitation & Response
6:35 Closing

References
Tango Practica Tips 7: Walking - Parts of a Step, Correcting Paradas

Tango Practica Tips 9: Tango Walking - Smoothing Out the Back Step