Full e-classes video library – March & April 2020

29/04/2020 Musicality series: dancing with O. Pugliese, 90 min

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.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

28/04/2020 Tango Workout, 45 min

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!
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! 🙂

26/04/2020 VALS PRIMER, 90 min

Beginners, learn the basics of the tango vals. Intermediates: explore the vals time signatures and learn cadenas specifically designed for vals (no large space required).

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

24/04/2020 Pure Technique: Body Mechanics in Tango, 90 min

Learn the intricacies of body mechanics in tango. Look into the details of movement, both for leaders and followers.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

22/04/2020 Dancing in Restricted Spaces – the Americana edition, 90 min

Beginners, learn the AMERICANA – an embrace as much it is a step! Intermediates: explore how to use the Americana in playful ways when there is little space. A great class to revisit your Americana!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

21/04/2020 Tango Workout, 45 min

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!
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! 🙂

19/04/2020 Dancing in Restricted Spaces – the Cortado edition, 90 min

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.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

17/04/2020 ADORNOS II FOR HIM & HER, 90 min

For all of you who love decorations, this is for you! Please note this is the second part of the adornos workshop (recommended to start with).

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

15/04/2020 BACKWARD OCHOS & IN DEPTH BOLEOS, 90 min

Beginners, 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.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

13/04/2020 Special Easter Tango Workout, 45 min

We have prepared a special workout for Easter! Stronger, faster as they say, guaranteed to get your heart pulse racing.

12/04/2020 BOLEOS for him and her (Beginners & Intermediates), 90 min

Beautiful BOLEOS! Sometimes used as decorations, sometimes led, and sometimes even used by the leader as their own adorno! Learn the delicate art of the boleo and when to use them!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

10/04 PURE TECHNIQUE & STYLING 10/04 – special ADORNOS edition, 90 min

Adornos (decorations), used at the right time, make tango an incredibly expressive and beautiful dance – both for leaders and followers. Master both decorations with this special edition, exploring the when and how, from still to moving positions. Beautify your tango!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

08/04 MILONGA Beginners + Intermediates workshop – 90 min

We love MILONGA! Discover the time signature of milongas in the first part (BEGINNERS), and the basic milonga steps to get started.
In the second part (INTERMEDIATES), learn more complex (but equally as fun) sequences, directly usable for the dance floor: giros, milonga style, and changes of speed!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

07/04 TANGO WORKOUT – 45 min

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!
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! 🙂

05/04 FRONT/BACK CROSSES VARIATIONS Beginners + Intermediates workshop – 90 min

Front 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!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

03/04 PURE TECHNIQUE & STYLING – special BALANCE edition, 90 min

This week all secrets about building a better balance and achieving great pivots will be revealed! We focus on what perhaps matters most: giving you a roadmap towards developing an impeccable balance and thus making your tango secure, precise, and a joy to dance.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

01/04/2020 Media luna II (Beginners) & Advanced giros (Intermediates), 90 min

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.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

29/03/2020 Half giro (Beginners) & Detailed giros in depth (Intermediates), 90 min

Learn the secret art of the Giro! We start with beginners with the half giro, its simpler version. Intermediates will learn in depth Giro technique. Unmissable for all giro lovers.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

27/03 PURE TECHNIQUE & STYLING – caminata, 90 min

This week, we explore the caminata, quality of movement and more. We focus on what perhaps matters most: giving you a roadmap towards developing an impeccable balance and thus making your tango secure, precise, and a joy to dance.

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

25/03 DANCING SLOW TANGOS – technique & applications, 90 min

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!

PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)