25/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part II, 90 min.
Ah, the mighty giro. Learn how to add depth and colour to it - from style, energy to how it feels. Delve into the secrets of how to adapt your technique when you suddenly change the speed and amplitude in the giro, how to retain control and grace when things are faster and see what adornos can be added for extra fun. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently).
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25/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part II
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25/11/2020 fabulous SPIRALS: what they are and how to use them, part I
£12.0025/11/2020 fabulous SPIRALS: what they are and how to use them, part I, 90 min.
Heads will turn this week! Discover the spirals, what they are, their precise timing, which part of your body contributes to this effect, when they can be used and why they make a real difference. The result? More grace, more power and more creativity. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
25/12/2020 Solo Technique: SACADAS in depth Technique for him & her
£12.0025/12/2020 Solo Technique: SACADAS in depth Technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower. Learn all you need to know to get your sacadas top notch, before trying them with someone. WHAT IS COVERED: art and technique behind sacadas, from body position, lead to response to lead; plus timing and when to use them. Not to be missed! Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
26/02/2021 Tango SOLOS: PIVOTS & their adornos, fundamental technique
£12.0026/02/2021 Tango SOLOS: PIVOTS & their adornos, fundamental technique, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Dancing Tango is often linked to how our stable, fluid and clearly communicated our pivots are. When the music and embrace is right, we can decorate them, making these turns at times surprising, beautiful or inspiring. So today, join us to explore in depth these pivots and their decorations. A challenging but immensely useful class. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
26/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: Rebounds & Changes of weight – in depth technique
£12.0026/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: Rebounds & Changes of weight - in depth technique, 90 min.
Rebounds and changes of weight are so ubiquitous in tango, their technique needs true precision and control. Join the Solo technique workshop to discover how to make them rigorous and flawless, when other factors such as speed and direction make them more complex. Uncover how you can adorn (decorate) them and add playfulness in the process. A useful technique workshop you will use every time you hit the dancefloor.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
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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26/04/2021 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 a milonga, 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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26/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part I
£12.0026/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part I, 90 min.
Fabulous PLANEOS! Planeos are these gravity defying moments when the follower (or the leader, in more complex combinations) stand and rotate on one leg for a prolonged time, often decorating with elaborate adornos. Perfect choices for soft and melancholic songs, they are a true gem. Come join us to master them (for both roles) and understand when and how to use them! This is part I 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. -
26/05/2020 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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26/06/2020 Pure Technique: Slowing it Down
£12.00They say Tango is the Walking Dance 'par excellence'. So, to truly master tango, we need to learn to slow down. Yet, it proves to be perhaps the most difficult aspect of learning tango as often balance is a challenge when slowing down. Join to discover why it is important, and how to do it. Exercises for solo dancers, taking a look at the music, strengthening drills - to make your tango beautiful - one step at a time. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
26/07/2020 Demystifying the CROSS system part II
£12.00The cross system is truly revolutionary in tango - a great tool to reinvent how leader and follower interact and literally dance around each other. A beautiful session, as much an eye opener than a fascinating way to play with your dance and repertoire. This is part II of II (part I on Wednesday), but each can be taken independently. -
26/08/2020 Master the CONTRA energy in tango – part I
£12.0026/08 Discover the secrets behind one of the most underused tools in tango: the CONTRA energy. A great ingredient to add spice and contrast to your dancing, CONTRA will without doubt become one of your favourite technique in your tango toolbox. We will also work on balance and timing. We are looking forward to seeing you!
This is Part I of II, but both can be taken separately.
