21/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part II, 90 min.
Today Tango will rise and fall, like a sheer and rugged mountain range. Add the height dimension to your dancing, for the greatest pleasure of your dance partner and achieve contrast whilst maintaining control. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently).
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21/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part II
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27/11/2020 Solo Technique: SPIRALS fundamentals, technique for him & her
£12.0027/11/2020 Solo Technique: SPIRALS fundamentals, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: special SPIRALS workshop. discover what Tango Spirals are, why they make a real difference and what you can do to practice them. Learn about their timing, body mechanics, and communication in embrace. The result? More grace, more power and more creativity. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
07/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part I
£12.0007/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part I, 90 min.
Tango is the Improvisation dance par excellence. Both leaders and followers, whilst relying on each other and the music, are in constant state of pure creation, drawing from their own personality and ideas how to move and interpret the song. It might sound like a daunting task, but luckily we have developed tools for you, to enrich and develop this improvisation, and make your dance richer. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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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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08/08 Tango: how to achieve fluidity
£12.0008/08 Tango: how to achieve fluidity, 90 min.
Fluidity sometimes feels like an impossible aim in tango: these movements of connection when time seems to run slower; these dancers seemingly floating and moving with a cat-like quality. The good news is, there are techniques to achieve these movements and style. Fluidity isn't necessarily easy to reach but with the right tools, you will be able to!
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29/04/2020 Musicality series: dancing with O. Pugliese
£12.00Musicality series: dancing with O. Pugliese. The great maestro had such an impact on tango that to this day, his music is played every milonga. Yet, the contrast in his songs is such that dancers are often left wondering: how can I put these fabulous sounds to movement? We will explore how to modify movement to Pugliese, and how to interpret his work.
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17/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing to Francisco Canaro
£12.00Francisco Canaro: the name brings rich and beautiful tunes to mind, perhaps Poema or Invierno – the promise of a charming tanda with rich melodies. Canaro is famous for the time signature he used in a lot of his work, so join us to discover how to interpret it, and play with his tunes.We will introduce movements which are meant to highlight the fluidity and elegance of the songs.
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06/09/2020 Enroques Primer for couples
£12.0006/09 Unmissable! Add Enroques to your tango repertoire – for both leaders and followers – when you dance. Understand how they work, their timing, how to lead and follow within the embrace, when to use them and impact on embrace. Beautiful and powerful, they will become an indispensable part of your tango style.
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25/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part II
£12.0025/10/2020 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). -
23/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part I
£12.0023/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part I, 90 min.
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower... Sacadas are the favourites of many tango dancers. At times dramatic, intriguing, surprising or in perfect sync with the music, they are a tool that becomes indispensable as soon as you start using them. Not to be missed! This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
24/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I
£12.0024/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I, 90 min.
STAGE is back! Lifts, sentadas, jumps and so much more. Dig into the stage tango universe, and learn relatively simple movements designed for shows (or for those who want to occasionally impress). We will go over Tango Escenario fundamentals, how to prepare yourself, and will show you safe classics to spice up your dance and shine on the floor. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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09/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part I
£12.0009/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part I, 90 min.
Al piso (staying on the floor). All the way up. Soft. Sharp. Rotating. Pulsing. Shot in a straight line. Split in parts. Lead or used as a decoration. Boleos (Voleos) are as varied and inspiring as the work of Van Gogh, and always full of life. Learn the art behind them and how to lead and follow their different styles, for both leaders and followers. Unmissable! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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05/04/2020 CROSSES VARIATIONS Beginners + Intermediates
£12.00Front 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. Usable for the dance floor!
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07/06/2020 CAMINATA special edition for dancing
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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 -
27/09/2020 Astonishing Volcadas part II
£12.0027/09/2020 Astonishing Volcadas part II, 90 min. 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! Part II of II but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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22/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango, Part II
£12.0022/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango, Part II, 90 min.
Swirl around your partner, constantly navigating and changing lanes. Surprise and delight your partner with skillful path navigation, changes of direction, constant switch between cross and parallel system, and more. 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 :). -
17/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part II
£12.0017/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part II, 90 min.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
Finally master these moments of acceleration and time shifts in tango songs! Double time and Syncopations moments can be tricky to unravel, as they necessitate planning and a hint of fearless execution. Learn the tricks and some beautiful examples of lead and adornos to interpret them when they come. An exhilarating session of challenge of fun. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
12/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: secrets of movement CONTROL – for him & her
£12.0012/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: secrets of movement CONTROL - for him & her, 90 min.
One can safely say that Tango is the dance of Control par excellence. We will show leaders and followers (solo dancers) technique and exercises to improve dramatically their control, in the way they move, transfer weight, manage their axis, and move more gracefully. Intense session about body awareness and control, but a very useful one at that!
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12/05 Stunning AMERICANA variations, Part I
£12.0012/05 Stunning AMERICANA variations, Part I, 90 min.
The Americana or the Grande Latta? No, this is not a coffee from your local cafe, it is one of the nicest embraces and positions in tango, allowing a lot of flexibility for the couple. With the right back and lateral activation, and connection, it becomes a mighty tool for unique combinations. You will love the Americana for the level of customisation and creativity it will bring to your dance. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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18/07 ENROSQUES SPECIAL – in couples, Part II
£12.0018/07 ENROSQUES SPECIAL - in couples, Part II, 90 min.
Enrosques are truly some of the most elegant, at times gravity defying, decorations and movements in tango. We will show enrosque combinations in couples, for both leaders and followers. Sharp, soft, slow and fast, they will have no more mystery for you! This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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05/08/2020 Amazing Americana variations part II
£12.0005/08 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 II of II but the two can be taken independently. -
15/04/2020 BACKWARD OCHOS & BOLEOS classes Beginners + Intermediates
£12.00Beginners, learn the BACKWARD OCHO – a fundamental tango tool, and explore how we can add simple decorations. Intermediates, we will investigate the four dimensions of BOLEOS, to take a systematic approach and see it in action. We love B(v)oleos! An excellent complement to the 12/04 lesson.
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19/07/2020 Advanced Ocho Cortado part II
£12.00Ahh, the Ocho Cortado. Myth has it that it came into existence when a dancer had to suddenly abort a giro. Come learn this iconic and its multiple variants, playing with speed, direction and musicality. This is part II of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
06/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part II
£12.0006/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part II, 90 min.
We LOVE front and back crosses. Learn astonishing variants, approachable yet very creative and fun to lead and follow. For all of you who think crosses and reverse crosses are the best tools for both rhythmic and melodic tango interpretations. This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
03/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I
£12.0003/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I, 90 min.
Learn some tips and tricks to better understand the music, and how to decipher the different layers in the songs. Know your melody from your base rhythm, and much more. We will show you examples of how to put this knowledge into dancing and communicating with your partner. A beautiful journey into tango and its tunes. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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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.
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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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20/05/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (1 of 3)
£12.00Get inspired by those who paved the way! We will travel back in time and learn from the Great Maestros of the past – those, dancing in the 40s to 70s, who created new embraces, steps and combinations that were later adopted by their fellow dancers – and us. Be inspired by their genius. Best enjoyed along with part 2 and 3 but can be learnt independently.
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09/09/2020 Fabulous Cadencias part I
£12.0009/09 DO YOU HAVE CADENCIA? (part I). Having great rhythm, a fabulous musicality, being in tune with your partner and the song... All these can define cadencia. Cadencia in tango is without doubt what makes a great dancer and you can spot these on the floor straight away: rather than complex sequences that rarely fit the music, they prefer playful movement in complete sync with the music - something that will bring a big smile on their partner, every time. Part I of II (last of series on Sunday), but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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23/10/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding and interpreting Tango music
£12.0023/10/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding and interpreting Tango music, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
Unearth the secrets behind tango music, from orchestras to instruments, from rhythm to melody, from the base to the layers on top. And discover how to vary your musical interpretation. An exciting and useful session that might make you see the music with a new eye (or both). -
27/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part II
£12.0027/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part II, 90 min.
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower... Sacadas are the favourites of many tango dancers. At times dramatic, intriguing, surprising or in perfect sync with the music, they are a tool that becomes indispensable as soon as you start using them. Not to be missed! This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
28/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part II
£12.0028/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part II, 90 min.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
STAGE is back! Lifts, sentadas, jumps and so much more. Dig into the stage tango universe, and learn relatively simple movements designed for shows (or for those who want to occasionally impress). We will go over Tango Escenario fundamentals, how to prepare yourself, and will show you safe classics to spice up your dance and shine on the floor. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
13/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part II
£12.0013/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part II, 90 min.
Al piso (staying on the floor). All the way up. Soft. Sharp. Rotating. Pulsing. Shot in a straight line. Split in parts. Lead or used as a decoration. Boleos (Voleos) are as varied and inspiring as the work of Van Gogh, and always full of life. Learn the art behind them and how to lead and follow their different styles, for both leaders and followers. Unmissable! 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. -
19/08/2020 Many Tango Embraces: the art of the abrazo special part I
£12.0019/08 The Embrace (Abrazo). They say Tango is nothing more (and nothing less) than an embrace. Could this be the very reason we all dance tango? Note that we’ve put an ‘s’ in Embraces, because the embrace is, as much as steps and combinations, a tool we can use to vary the feelings and interpretation in tango. This is Part I of II, but both can be taken separately. -
01/04/2020 Media luna (Beginners) & Advanced giros (Intermediates)
£12.00Learn more intricacies of the Giro! For beginners, we start with the media luna, its simpler version. Intermediates will learn advanced Giro technique, going into depth and unearthing how to play with their shape and speed. Unmissable for all giro lovers.
