From 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! :)
23/10/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding and interpreting Tango music, 90 min.
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).
Join 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!
Learn 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.
30/09/2020 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.
28/10/2020 GANCHOS vs. ENGANCHES, part I, 90 min.
We love ganchos and enganches: they are the true icons of tango! Explore how to master some astonishing hooks and wraps, from preparation, balance, technique and lead, to adding finesse and style to them. Wednesday is part I of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently).
10/10 Stunning AMERICANA: technique & variations, 90 min.
The Americana or the Grande Latte? 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.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
This Friday, we will discover the secret of solid, controlled pivots. Pivoting is… pivotal to dancing tango ;). Learn the subtle art of pivoting, and discover many exercises to also practice by yourself afterwards! Balance • Elegance • Precision • Timing. Become a pivot expert!
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.
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.
25/06/2021 TANGO for SOLOS: GANCHO in depth for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: GANCHOS AND ENGANCHES. Learn the technique behind these fabulous tango moves, understand the preparation needed, the lead and response to lead, the timing of release, and what to do to improve balance during these sophisticated leg hooks. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
18/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros Part I, 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. This is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently).
06/11/2020 Solo Technique: SALON vs. MILONGUERO styles, technique for him & her, 90 min.
Tango for SOLOs: special workshop SALON vs MILONGUERO style, to master them. We will bring eye-opening exercises and concepts to help you master these two styles, and cover music, connection, embrace and style. For a beautiful and musical experience.
06/09 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.
Get 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.
Learn 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.
15/08 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!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
All precautions and safety guidelines will be taken, including track & trace, one-way circulation system, thorough cleaning of the hall, and temperature control. By attending the workshop or practica you agree to our terms and to the Covid specific conditions.
THIS TICKET IS FOR ONE COUPLE, please indicate the name of you partner in the 'Additional information' box upon checkout
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! :)
22/08 Open or Close? Many tango embraces Part I, 90 min.
Open or close? Learn the tricks and tips to make your embrace alive and a true part of your tango. When do you need to open, when can you keep it close by creating space inside the embrace, the role of the hips, the shape of the frame, and how to communicate a sudden change of shape. A truly useful session to understand the components of the embrace and how to use the right tool at the right time.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
Di Sarli, Canaro, Salamanca… Slow tangos are without doubt allowing an incredible connection amongst the two partners. Learn how to use their time signature, how to slow down and enhance the quality of movement in doing so. We love slow tangos!
11/09 Making your partner happy: how more important can it be? Today, we will give you lots of tips on how to make your tango partner happy, for an enhanced experience and connection. Perhaps our most important class to date.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
30/08 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 II of II, but both can be taken separately.
Slow. Fast. Contrasted. Is Speed the holy grail of tango? Find out the technique behind sudden changes of speed, and how to sustain a higher or lower speed in good balance and control. Things will not be the same afterwards. We will also touch upon speed and musicality, and styling.
07/07 Embrace Secrets: Communication & conversation inside the embrace, Part I, 90 min.
The embrace is like a land of extraordinary beauty and variety. It is not only limited to open/close embrace, it has a much finer range of possibilities and options, adapting to an ever changing environment. After all, tango is an embrace, so let's divulge embrace secrets that will make you fall in love with tango. Again. 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.
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