Francisco 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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17/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing to Francisco Canaro
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15/07/2020 Advanced Ocho Cortado part I
£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 I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
21/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part II
£12.0021/10/2020 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). -
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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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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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.
