How to Do the Ocho Cortado | Argentine Tango

Ana Padron: So now we’re going to do the Ocho Cortado. From the basic going forward, side, back, back, cross. Your partner will pivot you, take you to a forward ocho. But now he’s going to cut. Instead of finishing the turn, he’ll cut you and slice you into the cross again, into the Salida. So the Ocho Cortado, again from the basic: forward, side, back, back, cross, he’ll pivot you slightly, take you forward, and instead of bringing you back around he’ll cut and slice you right back into the cross. And maybe into a Salida. Remember, keeping your back straight, weight over the balls of your feet, and your frame connected. Diego Blanco: From the basic. Back, side, forward, forward, cross. Now here, as you lead her and uncross her, you’re going to take the step back with her as she steps forward. Spiral your body, step in between her feet and then take her and cross her back again. From here, you finish it like a regular basic: forward, side, together. Let’s take a look at i