10/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part II, 90 min.
This week, learn all the secrets behind these feet and legs interactions, from patadas to tocadas (their softer version). Understand the dynamics behind these two fun movements, uncover the tips to keep your balance when using them, and apprehend when to use them - to make them part of your interpretation. Safe to say that patadas and tocadas are amongst the most entertaining and pleasant tango moves! This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
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10/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part II
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25/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES – sustain energy and speed in tango – Part II
£12.0025/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES - sustain energy and speed in tango - Part II, 90 min
Variaciones in tango are these moments in the song when the orchestra sustain the music energy and the speed for a prolonged amount of time. As fast as a Peregrine Falcon in dive, they seem incredibly swift. Join us to get your teeth (and feet) into variaciones and learn how to build them. A challenging, but immensely fun, lesson - and a hint of stage. This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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14/08/2020 Pure Technique: Paradas & Pasadas, axis & balance
£12.00Paradas and Pasadas are much trickier than they first seem. Actually many dancers recognise that this perfect pivot in axis, followed by perfect control and stability is their Achilles’ tendon. Learn the secrets behind in axis pivots followed by a sudden 'stop', and see how to decorate at the Paradas (and Pasadas). We will show numerous exercises and styling options for SOLO dancers, both Leaders and Followers. Immensely useful! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
18/12/2020 Solo Technique: STILL vs TRAVELLING TANGO
£12.0018/12/2020 Solo Technique: STILL vs TRAVELLING TANGO, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: Experience the incredible richness of tango, from those moments of stillness when time seems to stop, to moments of wide movements, when the music suddenly expands and makes us want to move. Learn how to manage your balance, energy, direction and connect to the music and space around you to take your dance to the next level. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
02/06 GIROS just want to have fun – adornos, styling and speed, Part I
£12.0002/06 GIROS just want to have fun - adornos, styling and speed, Part I, 90 min.
GIROS just wanna have fun... make the Giro your favourite of all tango steps, learn how to decorate it and play with the embrace, speed, and direction: a true treasure chest! We will show the different underlying techniques and how to improve communication when things go faster or wider. And giros, they wanna have fun; oh giros just wanna have fun! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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01/05/2020 Technique & Styling class – BODY MECHANICS – last part
£12.00Learn the intricacies of body mechanics in tango (part 2, also see 24/04/2020 – best enjoyed together). Look into the details of movement, both for leaders and followers. Understand the source of movement, how it travels the body and gets communicated to the partner, how to increase volume and assert speed.
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10/06/2020 Gancho special edition part I
£12.00Part I of the 'Ganchos' series. Part II is here. Ahhh, the mighty Gancho… a true tango icon. In this special GANCHO workshops we will explore the art behind them, how to maintain balance and communication and have fun with different gancho dynamics, for him and her. The Int/Adv. workshop will include new combinations that will delight everyone who loves tango. We will also give exercises to solo dancers to perfect their ganchos. Best enjoyed together with part II. PROGRAMME: * First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min) * Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min) -
10/11/2020 Tango Workout
£8.00Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills.
What it is: no technique, just a very intense session based on tango & milonga movements designed to make you feel in tip top shape. Love sweat again! And the benefit: you will work on your tango speed, so this will help you with the quickest of tangos and milongas! :)
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Leg Interaction bundle: Ganchos, Enganches, Paradas, Patadas and Barridas (8 lessons, tot. 12 hours)
£80.00LEG INTERACTION BUNDLE: perfect what makes tango such a beautiful dance! ABOUT your pack: each lesson includes two parts, the first for beginners and improvers, and the second for intermediates and up. Intermediates, we recommend you watch the first part as a solid introduction.
== » LESSON 1 & 2: Paradas (stops & contact) vs Pasadas (over leg pass) part I & II: when movement stops or carries on around and above legs. » LESSON 3 & 4: Astonishing Patadas (kicks) part I and II: impressive in between (and away) sudden leg movements. » LESSON 5 & 6: Leaders and Followers Barridas (foot sweeps) part I and II: "sweet sweeps" of the feet, by both leaders and followers. » LESSON 7 & 8: Amazing Ganchos (leg hooks) & Enganches (leg wraps) part I and II: the favourite of many dancers and a true tango icon. 👉 READ MORE DETAILS ON EACH CLASS BELOW. -
01/03/2021 Tango Workout
£8.00From this week the Workout is on Monday evenings! Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills.
What it is: no technique, just a very intense session based on tango & milonga movements designed to make you feel in tip top shape. Love sweat again! And the benefit: you will work on your tango speed, so this will help you with the quickest of tangos and milongas! :)
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04/10/2020 Sudden changes of Dynamics part II
£12.000410/2020 Sudden changes of Dynamics part II, 90 min. With their sudden changes of rhythm and style, the most contrasted tangos, from Puglisese to Pontier, are often the most difficult to dance on. Learn how to interpret and fully enjoy these most incredible songs, how to plan and prepare, and let the magic happen. This is part I of II but the two can be taken independently.
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03/03/2021 Fabulous Giros & their Enrosques, Part I
£12.0003/03/2021 Fabulous Giros & their Enrosques, Part I, 90 min.
Few steps are as versatile, and a greater source of inspiration, than the mighty GIRO and its decorations and embellishments. We will cover in depth variations around the Giro/contra-giro, possible enrosques for him and her, precise technique in couple, working with speed, creating centrifugal or centripetal force inside the embrace and more. Don't miss it to master the intricacies and possibilities offered by the giro! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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20/11/2020 Solo Technique: CHANGING & MANAGING LANES, technique for him & her
£12.0020/11/2020 Solo Technique: CHANGING & MANAGING LANES, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: special workshop CHANGING LANES. Learn how to master these tango lanes and swirl around your partner, constantly change respective body position, develop skillful path navigation with sudden changes of direction. For a fluid, cat-like movement as a couple. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
29/07/2020 Amazing Americana variations part I
£12.0029/07 Amazing Americana variations: The Americana might sound like a coffee variant, but it is one of the most versatile positions in tango, the entry to a multitude of steps and creative combinations. Add the Americana to your repertoire, it will become a close ally beautifying your tango. This is part I of II (next part, this coming Wednesday) but the two can be taken independently. -
30/04/2021 Tango SOLOS: Sanguchitos & Crosses, in depth technique
£12.0030/04/2021 Tango SOLOS: Sanguchitos & Crosses, in depth technique, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: two elements in tango are used constantly: sanguchitos and crosses. They both have their own technique, and when coupled with precision, can be some of the most satisfying and elegant combinations in tango. Come join us to learn how to make them part of your strongest steps, from tips on balance to timing, lead and even decorating them. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
17/10 Amazing Front and Back crosses variations
£12.0017/10 Amazing Front and Back crosses variations, 90 min.
Front and back crosses, but not as you know them. Add style and novelty to your crosses, in speed, direction and add some adornos. Trust us, you will love your ‘cruce’ again! The first half will explore the cross for beginners, and the second half will push the envelope into new territory. All designed for the dance floor. Bring creativity using crosses to your dance!
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02/10/2020 Solo Technique: how to Master sudden changes of Dynamics
£12.0002/10/2020 Solo Technique: how to Master sudden changes of Dynamics. MASTER SUDDEN CHANGES OF DYNAMICS: tango from 0 to 100MPH, or how to practice SOLO to become insanely precise, in control and lightning quick! The most contrasted tangos are often the most difficult to interpret. Learn how to practice as a Solo to prepare your body to respond to these incredible songs.
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27/06 Astonishing GANCHO VARIATIONS – in couples, Part II
£12.0027/06 Astonishing GANCHO VARIATIONS - in couples, Part II, 90 min.
Ganchos (hooks) and Enganches are, for many, the perfect way to spice up one's tango, add flavour to it, and enrich it with a renewed connection. Although classic ganchos are relatively simple to achieve, more advanced variations require planning, precision and deeper communication. Join us to widen your gancho repertoire, 100% fun! This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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28/08/2020 Pure Technique: Add Stability and Precision to your tango
£12.0028/08 Learn the secrets of stability & precision in tango. Stability in tango is often what makes the difference between a great and satisfying dance and one that doesn't feel right. It is difficult to achieve, yet these tips & exercises will help you understand where this stability is coming from, and how to nurture it. We will add precision to stability, as they work together.
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16/04/2021 Tango SOLOS: Pivoting on 2 feet, in depth technique for him & her
£12.0016/04/2021 Tango SOLOS: Pivoting on 2 feet, in depth technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Pivots on 2 feet are of a different kind, leading to subtle and different movements and shapes. Learn the intricacies of the technique behind, understand how to improve balance and coordination in these pivots, and add these lovely moves to your repertoire. No partner required.
Lesson (pre-recorded) available from midday on Friday. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
12/09 Fabulous GANCHO variations, part I
£12.0012/09 Fabulous GANCHO variations, 90 min.
Ganchos (hooks) and Enganches are, for many, the perfect way to spice up one’s tango, add flavour to it, and enrich it with a renewed connection. Although classic ganchos are relatively simple to achieve, more advanced variations require planning, precision and deeper communication. Join us to widen your gancho repertoire, 100% fun.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. -
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22/07/2022 Friday 8pm + Milonga for one
£24.50Welcome to your tango - 8pm workshop. These workshops are designed for those who have developed a solid tango and are looking for a place to get challenged and perfect their technique, connection and musicality. Duration: 1 hour MILONGA afterwards IS included For: one person. -
26/04/2020 VALS Primer: time signature and cadenas
£12.0026/04/2020 VALS Primer: time signature and cadenasBeginners, learn the basics of the tango vals. Intermediates: explore the vals time signatures and learn cadenas specifically designed for vals (no large space required).
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27/01/2021 Calibrate your TANGO: DO’s and DONT’s, Part I
£12.0027/01/2021 Calibrate your TANGO: DO's and DONT's, Part I, 90 min. Nothing is quicker to learn tango than, on one hand, to understand what pitfalls to avoid - the DONTs - and on the other, what to do to to to nurture a virtuous cycle that will help you make great progress - the DOs. Join today's session for an eye opening workshop in couples, that will resonate with many of you. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
