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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.
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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.
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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. -
17/04/2020 Technique & Styling class – ADORNOS II
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28/06/2020 Advanced Sanguchito Variations special edition part II
£12.00Advanced Sanguchito variations w Paula & Bruno: rediscover the sheer pleasure of playing with the Sanguchito! Not as straight forward as it seems, but so surprising and versatile! The Sanguchito is a true Tango Icon, at the same time elegant, useful in crowded spaces, and surprisingly musical when used in the right context. We will explore together new and interesting variants around the sandwich. We guarantee you will love it again. This is part II of II. Best enjoyed together but can also be taken separately. -
25/09/2020 Solo Technique: Giros in Depth for him & her
£12.0025/09 Solo Technique: Giros in Depth for him & her. Ah, the mighty giro. Considered the pivotal tango step par excellence, it is as central to tango as the wheel is to a moving vehicle. It necessitates practice and refinement, but when it feels right, it seems there is little better in tango. Join us to learn the in depth technique for both roles (incl. lead), and how to style it in many ways.
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13/11/2020 Solo Technique: the Art of Dissociating, technique for him & her
£12.0013/11/2020 Solo Technique: the Art of Dissociating, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: Dissociation is without doubt what makes tango this feline-like, elegant and connected dance. There is much more art to it than the simple 'turn to the right' exercise. Join us to understand how to practice, what it allows you to do, the different types of dissociations from linear to circular, and more, to make your tango top-notch. -
15/01/2021 Solo Technique: Mastering Fast Tangos & Syncopations, technique for him & her
£12.0015/01/2021 Solo Technique: Mastering Fast Tangos & Syncopations, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: unravel the complexities behind these Syncopations and Accelerations in tango songs. How can we prepare for them and train our body to be precise and responsive to correctly interpret and execute them? Come closer: they are simpler than they look. We will show you tricks and behind the scenes technique to finally master them. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
17/03/2021 Master LINEAR VS CIRCULAR movements in Tango
£12.0017/03/2021 Master LINEAR VS CIRCULAR movements in Tango, 90 min.
The beauty of tango resides in its ever changing possibilities, adapting movement and energy to space, mood and music. One of its most useful tool is the realisation that a lot comes in two shades - linear and circular. Come and join us to discover and understand the body mechanics behind these two types of movement, and the challenges faced when changing from one system to the other.
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16/05 Stunning AMERICANA variations, Part II
£12.0016/05 Stunning AMERICANA variations, Part II, 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 II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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24/05/2020 Milonga Lisa & Traspie: fun combinations
£12.0024/05/2020 Milonga Lisa & Traspie: fun combinationsJoin us this Sunday for an afternoon of Milonga lisa and traspie. We will play with the time signature and the phrasing, demonstrating how to make it high-spirited and lively. Fun fun fun!
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17/07/2020 Pure Technique: Understanding Tango Musicality
£12.00Join the Adorno Secrets PURE TECHNIQUE workshop and discover when to decorate, how to decorate, the connection with the music and partner, how to play with the time signature and more. Secrets will be revealed, shhh!! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
16/10/2020 Solo Technique: Amazing footwork for him & her
£12.0016/10/2020 Solo Technique: Amazing footwork for him & her.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
It is safe to say the beauty of tango resides in a large part in our footwork. Beyond the obvious flex vs. point, what can you do to ensure you look amazing and in control on the dancefloor? Understand how to develop and clean up the footwork, what techniques you can apply, and how it will impact your lead and following. For all of you who simply what to look polished and smooth. -
04/12/2020 Solo Technique: Beautiful FRONT AND BACK CROSSES, technique for him & her
£12.0004/12/2020 Solo Technique: Beautiful FRONT AND BACK CROSSES, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: special FONT AND BACK CROSSES workshop. Front and Back crosses are amongst the most used (and decorative) movements in tango. Yet, they are not always done with control and style. Discover how to make them world-class, and what you can do to practice them. Some exercises will be challenging! Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
07/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part II
£12.0007/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part II, 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 II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). NOTE: this class will exceptionally be pre-recorded and published Sunday morning, so you van view it at any time after publication.
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11/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part II
£12.0011/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part II, 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 II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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30/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part II
£12.0030/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part II, 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 II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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15/08 Tango: does size matter (and how to enlarge your tango)
£12.0015/08 Tango: does size matter? (and how to enlarge your tango), 90 min.
No, we are not going to make an easy joke after this title. Let's just say that often, tango can be owning more space by applying simple principles and technique. If you feel your tango needs an amplification, look no further. And it's not only about larger movements: sometimes small movements, with control and energy, are the right choice. Get some size in your tango!
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29/03/2020 Half giro (Beginners) & Detailed giros in depth (Intermediates)
£12.00Learn the secret art of the Giro! We start with beginners with the half giro, its simpler version. Intermediates will learn in depth Giro technique: both in terms of lead, and how to execute them. We will cover advanced technique, how to improve balance, precision in giros, time signature and musicality - and how to vary their shape and speed. Fun and deeply informative, both for solo dancers and couples alike!
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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) -
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 :). -
11/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: BOLEOS, Piques & other Adornos for him & her
£12.0011/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: BOLEOS, Piques & other Adornos for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Learn the art, lead and response behind boleos, from soft to sharp, and their musicality. Complement these boleos with piques, taps and lots of other adornos and make your tango delicate and varied, colourful and precise. A must for all who love decorations and leg embellishments. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
07/08/2020 Pure Technique: 10 Tango SOLO exercises for holidays
£12.00We reached this time of the year when Monday rhymes with railway (or Mai Tai), a perfect time to bring some tango in your bags. What exercises would be useful to practice? 10 solo exercises, 100% useful to further enhance your balance, your control, your axis, your posture, your style. Better yet, you can bring them back home for after the holidays. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
19/04/2020 Dancing in Restricted Spaces I – the Cortado edition
£12.00Learn to dance in restricted spaces. When milongas get busy, it is a precious skill that will make you a better dancer, managing the area around you in a smooth a fluid way. This is part I of II: today - Beginners, learn the OCHO CORTADO – a fun and versatile step. Intermediates: explore how to use the cortado in rhythmical and restricted spaces. An eye opener showing how you can play with your cortado.
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30/09/2020 Sudden changes of Dynamics part I
£12.0030/09/2020 Sudden changes of Dynamics part I, 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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19/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: RULO & LAPIZ special intensive for him & her
£12.0019/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: RULO & LAPIZ special intensive for him & her, 90 min.
Do you like these beautiful and elegant Rulos and Lapiz, during which the foot seems to be painting on the floor intricate and sophisticated shapes? Join us to learn the technique behind, how to develop a better control of the foot movement, and how to apply it in specific times in the song. Beauty in all its details!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
14/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: AMERICANA, in depth technique for him and her
£12.0014/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: AMERICANA, in depth technique for him and her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Torso. Hips displacement. Legs and feet placement. Cross or parallel system. Reverse or forward. Doubled. The Americana has lots of flavours and shapes, so we will delve into the details and secrets of perhaps the most beloved embrace of most tango dancers. We will explore lead and response, in depth technique, and adornos. No partner required.
NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PRERECORDED, so there is no 'Live' on 14/05. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
22/05/2020 Pure Technique: Special Styling edition
£12.00This Friday, we will make things beautiful. Coupled with solid balance, learn the tricks of moving gracefully, turning with elegance, knowing when to change the source of movement, and how to keep a polished connection with the floor. Make your tango exquisite.
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23/08/2020 The Art of the Tango Embraces part II
£12.0023/08 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? The embrace is, as much as steps and combinations, a tool we can use to vary the feelings and interpretation in tango. Part II of II, each part can be taken independently. -
09/12/2020 Cambio de frente (change of front) beautiful variations, part I
£12.0009/12/2020 Cambio de frente (change of front) beautiful variations, part I, 90 min. Cambio de frente (change of front) refer to these moments when the follower shifts in embrace, and suddenly faces a different direction. They are beautiful moments of subtle connection changes and open a wide range of new possibilities. Add these Cambios in your repertoire, and embrace new sensations in your dance. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
