Question 1

Who are the two TOCA Method books for?

Accepted Answer

The Student's Book is for dancers at any level who want to progress with method, from the first foundations to real feeling. The Teacher's Guide is for instructors who want to structure, correct and pass on the method, from group classes to private and wedding lessons.

Question 2

Do the books replace a teacher or classes?

Accepted Answer

No. The book does not replace a teacher or the hours spent on the floor, but it goes with you everywhere. It explains the why behind each movement, tells you what you should feel, and gives drills to practise alone, with a partner, or at home between classes.

Question 3

Do I need to know a lot of figures to dance Kizomba or Tarraxo?

Accepted Answer

No. In Kizomba and especially in Tarraxo, quality matters far more than quantity. Three clean moves, well phrased and well connected, are worth more than twenty messy figures.

Question 4

Are Kizomba and Tarraxo the same thing?

Accepted Answer

They are cousins but distinct. Kizomba is a travelling dance, fluid, that moves across the floor. Tarraxo (or Tarraxinha) is more static, centred on the hips, isolations and placement, often to slower, more electronic music.

Question 5

Do I need a partner, and can I learn both roles?

Accepted Answer

You do not need a fixed partner; dancing with many people teaches you to adapt and improves you faster. You can also learn both to lead and to follow.

Question 6

What formats and languages are the TOCA Method books available in?

Accepted Answer

Both books are available in English, French and Spanish, on Amazon (Kindle and paperback) and on Apple Books. Google Play is coming soon.