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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 -
05/09 Achieve Ultimate Control in Tango, Part I
£12.0005/09 Achieve Ultimate Control in Tango, Part I, 90 min.
How does one achieve a great amount of control in Tango, to communicate that subtle movement from leader to follower? What's the secret behind these slow and controlled movement when both dancers seem to merge into one? How is it possible to control the follower's free leg and create that precise rotation or movement, before a colgada, a gancho, or a lead decoration? This is the first part of this series but each part can be viewed independently.
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21/08/2020 Pure Technique: Embrace & Posture fundamentals
£12.0021/08 The embrace and associated posture is arguably the most tenuous component of dancing tango. It conditions stability, style and communication. So, what are the fundamentals to get these right? Designed for Solo dancers, these PURE TECHNIQUE sessions will enlighten a lot of dancers, of all levels. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
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Off Axis bundle: Volcadas, Colgadas & Single Axis (4 lessons, tot. 6 hours)
£40.00OFF AXIS BUNDLE: master all these mighty off axis movements! 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: Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part I & II: a fascinating journey into the conquest of gravity in Tango!Finally master the mighty Colgadas and their nemesis the Single Axis turn, understand their differences, how to achieve stability, and practice to create that out of axis effect.
» LESSON 3 & 4: Astonishing Volcadas part I and II.Tango’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Volcadas leader and follower use an deep interdependence for balance and axis. Master these beautiful tango steps and make them part of your repertoire!
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31/01/2021 Calibrate your TANGO: DO’s and DONT’s, Part II
£12.0031/01/2021 Calibrate your TANGO: DO's and DONT's, Part II, 90 min.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
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 II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
04/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: GIROS in depth technique for him & her
£12.0004/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: GIROS in depth technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Axis. Transfer. Embrace shift. Balance. Shoulder alignment. Core engagement. There is so much to work about the technique behind giros that it can seem, at times, overwhelming. But with the right focus, everyone can crack the secrets behind and become surprised at how stable, controlled and elegant their giros have become. Become a Giro master, and, like Yoda, learn to levitate - or at least feel like you are! No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
08/04/2020 MILONGA classes Beginners + Intermediates
£12.0008/04/2020 MILONGA classes Beginners + IntermediatesWe love MILONGA! Discover the time signature of milongas in the first part (BEGINNERS), and the basic milonga steps to get started. In the second part (INTERMEDIATES), learn more complex (but equally as fun) sequences, directly usable for the dance floor: giros, milonga style, and changes of speed!
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19/02/2021 Tango SOLO Technique: BARRIDAS Technique for him and her
£12.0019/02/2021 Tango SOLO Technique: BARRIDAS Technique for him and her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: BARRIDAS can seem gravity defying at times, but there is some strong technique behind them to achieve these connected and elegant foot sweep. With exercises deciphering the mechanics of lower body connection, understand the timing, strength required, angle and speed of the barridas, so you never lose your balance when trying them, ever again. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
23/05 MOT for couples: Connection & Changes of Embrace, Part II
£12.0023/05 MOT for couples: Connection & Changes of Embrace, Part II, 90 min.
Once a year, our tango needs a little revision, also called M.O.T. when servicing one's car in the UK! We will get in depth with the Connection and Embrace for couples, enhancing the most important part of dancing tango, and get some oil where parts get grippy after a while. Your best insurance and check-up this year! This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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12/04/2021 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.
This FUNDAMENTALS special edition will delve into the details of Idilio Trunco VALS, looking at the transitions, how to move with the music, and more. Fun and ideal for those who found some of the previous workouts to be a little too fast. So, perfect for those who aren't too sure about following fast sequences.
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21/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great M.O.T., get your tango technique back
£12.0021/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great M.O.T., get your tango technique back, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Once in a while, our fundamental tango technique needs a little revision, also called M.O.T. (when servicing one's car in the UK)! We will get in depth with the Balance, Transfer, Floor Connection, Embrace and more for SOLO dancers. Unmissable! No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
