Beginners, 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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26/04/2020 VALS Primer: time signature and cadenas
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08/07/2020 Leaders & Followers Barridas part I
£12.00Barridas (sometimes called Arrastres) are the true tango gem: a delicate foot contact - some may call it a gentle foot 'kiss and sweep' - that is without doubt a tango symbol. Learn how to prepare for a stable and safe barrida, how to lead it and respond to the lead, incorporate it in the music, and create your own. This is part I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
11/10/2020 PATADAS (kicks) for him & her – Special edition, part II
£12.0011/10/2020 Special PATADAS (kicks) edition part II, 90 min.
Today we will kick some serious fun into tango with the mighty PATADAS (kicks)! Front, back, low, high, in and out, planned or unexpected: they come with different colours and with a bit of technique you will be able to master them and make them part of your dancing. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
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.
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31/03/2021 Special VALS: Fabulous Cadenas, Part I
£12.0031/03/2021 Special VALS: Fabulous Cadenas, Part I, 90 min.
Fabulous vals cadenas! Join us to learn how to make your vals inspiring and beautifully connected to your partner. We will explore cadenas (chains), these vals combinations that fit the vals time signature like a glove. Understand the technique behind, the points of connection, the usage of hips and movement in the embrace, and all that is necessary for your cadenas to work. For all Vals lovers. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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21/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great MOT technique intensive
£12.0021/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great MOT technique intensive, 90 min.
Once in a while, we feel we need a global check of our tango technique. This is where our Great MOT (named after the yearly car check in the UK) comes handy. Balance. Movement. Pivot. Style. An intense session aiming at getting you back on your feet if you haven't danced much lately. Very useful, and fun too. Recommended for all tango dancers. No partner required.
NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PRERECORDED, so there is no 'Live' on 21/05. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
03/06/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (3 of 3)
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16/12/2020 Travelling Vs Still Tango: move with music and space, part I
£12.0016/12/2020 Travelling Vs Still Tango: move with music and space, part I, 90 min.
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 use the space around you - may it be at home or a busy/quiet milonga, and make it your ally. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
17/02/2021 Mastering Leaders and Followers Barridas, Part I
£12.0017/02/2021 Mastering Leaders and Followers Barridas, Part I, 90 min.
"How is that led?" Some Barridas (also called Arrastres) are sometimes so delicate and exquisite one can wonder what is the lead behind. Whilst most know the typical leaders barridas, they are also follower barridas, which seem to be even more floaty - almost diaphanous. Come and join us to discover some of these elegant and graceful movement, understand how to prepare for them and execute them flawlessly. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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21/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES – sustain energy and speed in tango, Part I
£12.0021/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES - sustain energy and speed in tango, Part I, 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 I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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06/06 GIROS just want to have fun – adornos, styling and speed, Part II
£12.0006/06 GIROS just want to have fun - adornos, styling and speed, Part II, 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 II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). CLASS IS PRE-RECORDED as we will give the same class in person at the same time. Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. -
25/07 Tango: spice up you Cross – creative combinations, Part II
£12.0025/07 Tango: spice up you Cross - creative combinations, Part II, 90 min.
Front cross, back cross, wide cross, deep cross... Crosses are everyone's best friend when it comes to rhythmical tango, to spice your dance up. We will show you combinations beyond the usual cross from salida, to make you fall in love with the Cruce again. A beautiful, useful and insightful session. This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
