Forward Ocho W/ Tuck In Front ~ Argentine Tango Followers, Intermediate

In Argentine tango, the Forward Ocho (also known as Ocho Defrente, translated in English to “Figure Eight“) is the painting of figure eights (or the mathematic infinity symbol) by the feet on the floor, generally by the woman or follower. This is a basic movement in tango, executed by a turn and forward step that is going in one direction, then reversed wherein the upper torso from ribcage up is disassociated from the hips and legs. In this video, you will see the basic Forward Ocho plus an embellishment