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RELEASED VIRTUAL CLASSES – MAY & JUNE 2020

30/06 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! 🙂

28/06 Advanced Sanguchito variations, part II of II, 90 min

Rediscover the sheer pleasure of playing with the Sanguchito! 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. This is part II of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.

PROGRAMME:

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

26/06/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Slowing it Down, 90 min

They 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, strengthening drills – to make your tango beautiful – one step at a time.

PROGRAMME:

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

24/06 Advanced Sanguchito variations, part I of II, 90 min

Rediscover the sheer pleasure of playing with the Sanguchito! 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. This is part I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.

PROGRAMME:

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

23/06 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! 🙂

21/06 Front & Back Sacadas special workshops part II of II, 90 min

Learn the intricacies behind front & Back Sacadas! Sacadas are like the spice in cooking: they add flavour and excitement to tango. We will explore the fundamental technique behind them, understanding when to use them, the correct timing and embrace adaptation in the process. This is part II of II.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

19/06/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Giros & Overturns, 90 min

It is said that Giros & Overturns are amongst the most difficult yet important tango components. Doing them properly – as a leader or follower – holds the key to a stronger connection and technique, and can be applied in many situations. Learn the art of energetic turns, how to manage this energy, and body placement during these turns.

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

17/06 Front & Back Sacadas special workshops part I of II, 90 min

Learn the intricacies behind front & Back Sacadas! Sacadas are like the spice in cooking: they add flavour and excitement to tango. We will explore the fundamental technique behind them, understanding when to use them, the correct timing and embrace adaptation in the process. This is part I of II.

PROGRAMME:

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

16/06 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! 🙂

14/06 Gancho special workshops part II of II, 90 min

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 I.

PROGRAMME:

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

12/06/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Caminata, caminatas, 90 min

Caminata: so many ways to walk in tango! From demure to energetic, light to heavy, dramatic to timid, get to know about the secrets behind creating beautiful movement in your tango. Technique, Styling, Adapting to the music – a very complete session you won’t want to miss.

PROGRAMME:

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

10/06 Gancho special workshops part I of II, 90 min

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.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

09/06 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! 🙂

07/06 Great Milongueros of the Past Series (3 of 3), 90 min

They say Caminata and Movement in tango is the one thing that puts it apart and make this dance so beautiful. Learn the intricate details of how to move, connect and walk. For intermediates & advanced dancers, we show cadencias and change of dynamics in the caminata that will challenge and delight. A perfect Sunday afternoon!

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

05/06/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Pivots, pivots edition (pat 2 of 2), 90 min

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!

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

Great Milongueros of the Past Series (3 of 3), 90 min

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 1 and 2 but can be learnt independently. Focus: Portalea.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

31/05/2020 Beginnings & Endings, 90 min

They say a tango is mostly danced in the first 30 seconds. Have you ever wanted to start your tango dances with the perfect Beginning and complete them with an inspirational Ending? Discover the best way to set the right context for what’s to come, and delight your partner. Pauses will also be covered. A one off theme that shouldn’t be missed!

PROGRAMME
* First half of the video, Beginners and Improvers
* Second half, Intermediates and Advanced

29/05/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Pivots, pivots edition (part 1 of 2), 90 min

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!

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

Great Milongueros of the Past Series (2 of 3), 90 min

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 1 and 3 but can be learnt independently.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

26/05/2020 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! 🙂

24/05/2020 Milonga Lisa & Traspie – fun combinations, 90 min

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of Milonga. We will play with the time signature and the phrasing, demonstrating how to make it high-spirited and lively. Fun fun fun!

PROGRAMME
* First half of the video, Beginners and Improvers
* Second half, Intermediates and Advanced

22/05/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Styling edition, 90 min

This 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.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)

Great Milongueros of the Past Series (1 of 3), 90 min

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.

PROGRAMME:

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

* Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)

17/05/2020 Musicality series: Dancing to Francisco Canaro, 90 min

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.

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

15/05/2020 Technique & Styling class: SPEED & MUSICALITY in Tango, 90 min

(PART 2 of SPEED IN TANGO) 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.

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

13/05/2020 Musicality series: Dancing with Osvaldo Fresedo, 90 min

Osvaldo Fresedo… Chances are, his name brings soft, complex and highly danceable tunes to your mind. Isla de Capri… Cordobesita… Vida Mia… a multitude of beautiful tunes from ‘El pibe de La Paternal’ that are favourites in many milongas. Come and learn about his work and how to interpret it when you dance. A charming lesson of tango that will put a smile on your face for the whole week.

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

12/05/2020 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! 🙂

10/05/2020 Musicality series: Dancing with Anibal Troilo, 90 min

Anibal Troilo: an incredible artist and composer, genius bandoneonist, profoundly marked tango with his rich and complex tunes, to the greatest pleasure of the dancers. However his flexible rhythm isn’t always easy to interpret, so we will explore how to put these beautiful songs to movement, with an emphasis on contrasts.

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

08/05/2020 Technique & Styling class: SPEED in Tango, 90 min

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.

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

06/05/2020 Musicality series: Dancing with Juan D’Arienzo, 90 min

It is not too risky to say every tango dancer loves Juan d’Arienzo – el ‘Rey del compas’. His work revolutionalised tango and is for all of us dancers a true source of constant inspiration. Yet, how are his songs built, and how do you put these beautiful pieces to movement? As for every musicality series workshop we will also talk about the artist, the man, and his orchestra.

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

05/05/2020 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! 🙂

03/05/2020 Musicality series: Dancing with Di Sarli, 90 min

We are absolute fans of Carlos Di Sarli, so we will give a workshop exploring how to interpret his music. True master of expertly mixing melodic and rhythmic tango, Carlos Di Sarli is a must in every milonga. What we will cover: (1) How to adapt movement to his work (2) Music structure and fraseo (3) How to interpret his songs and add contrast.

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

01/05/2020 Technique & Styling class – BODY MECHANICS – last part, 90 min, SOLO DANCERS

Learn 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.

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

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