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RELEASED VIRTUAL CLASSES SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2020
30/10/2020 Solo Technique: Ganchos vs Enganches vs Boleos, 90 min
Ganchos, Enganches and Boleos: what better way to have fun and add style to your tango? You will discover the difference between them, and equip you with technique, timing, balance, styling and how to smoothly communicate to your partner.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
* Second half: LEADERS (45 min)
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. Part I of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
27/10 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! 🙂
25/10/2020 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. Part II of II but both can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
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).
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
21/10/2020 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. Part II of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
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. Part I of II but both can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
16/10/2020 Technique for Solo Dancers: Amazing footwork for him and her, 90 min
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? Bring elegance and precision to your footwork. Understand how to use the foot articulation, from toe to heel, projection and floor connection. You will be astounded by how a little change in your feet position can make you look and feel elegant and in control.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
14/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part I, 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. Part I of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
13/10 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! 🙂
11/10/2020 Special edition PATADAS (kicks) for him & her, part II, 90 min
Today we will kick some serious fun into tango with the mighty PATADAS (kicks)! Front, back, low, high, in and out, planned or unexpected, make them your own! Part II of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
09/10/2020 Technique for Solo Dancers: Leading vs. Following, secrets of the other side, 90 min
Explore what the follower expects from the leader & vice versa. Understand how the two roles interconnect and build on each other, how the ‘other side’ receives your signals and interpret them correctly. A fundamental session designed to make each role able to deeply adapt and give clear feedback, for a much richer experience and connection.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
07/10/2020 Special edition PATADAS (kicks) for him & her, part I, 90 min
Today we will kick some serious fun into tango with the mighty PATADAS (kicks)! Front, back, low, high, in and out, planned or unexpected, make them your own! Part I of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
04/10/2020 Sudden changes of Dynamics part II, 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. Part II of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
02/10/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Master sudden changes of Dynamics, 90 min
MASTER SUDDEN CHANGES OF DYNAMICS: tango from 0 to 100MPH, or how to practice SOLO to become insanely precise, in control and lightning quick! The most contrasted tangos are often the most difficult to interpret. Learn how to practice as a Solo to prepare your body to respond to these incredible songs.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
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. Part I of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPROVERS (45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
29/09 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! 🙂
27/09/2020 Astonishing Volcadas part II, 90 min
Tango’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Volcadas leader and follower use an deep interdependence for balance and axis. Master these beautiful tango steps and make them part of your repertoire! Part II of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
25/09/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Giros in depth, 90 min
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.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
23/09/2020 Astonishing Volcadas part I, 90 min
Tango’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Volcadas leader and follower use an deep interdependence for balance and axis. Master these beautiful tango steps and make them part of your repertoire! Part I of II but both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
20/09/2020 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part II, 90 min
Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns: a fascinating journey into the conquest of gravity in Tango! Finally master the mighty Colgadas and their nemesis the Single Axis turn, understand their differences, how to achieve stability, and practice to create that out of axis effect. Part II of II but can both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
18/09/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: How to practice solo at home, 90 min
Home alone? No partner? But still decided to take your tango to the next level? All is takes is practice. But how? What exercises to practice, how often, in what context, what songs? Today we will give you a training and development plan that you can (literally) take home.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
16/09/2020 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part I, 90 min
Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns: a fascinating journey into the conquest of gravity in Tango! Finally master the mighty Colgadas and their nemesis the Single Axis turn, understand their differences, how to achieve stability, and practice to create that out of axis effect. Part I of II but can both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
15/09 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! 🙂
13/09/2020 Fabulous Cadencias part II, 90 min
DO YOU HAVE CADENCIA? 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 consistently brings a big smile on their partner, every time. Part II of II but can both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
11/09/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: How to make your tango partner HAPPY, 90 min
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:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
09/09/2020 Fabulous Cadencias part I, 90 min
DO YOU HAVE CADENCIA? 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 consistently brings a big smile on their partner, every time. Part I of II but can both lessons can be taken independently.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
06/09/2020 Enroques Primer for couples, 90 min
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.
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
04/09/2020 Pure Technique for Solo Dancers: Enrosques for him & her, 90 min
Ever dreamt of adding Enroques to your tango repertoire? This Friday, you will understand how they work, their timing, and how to lead/follow and use them. Beautiful and powerful, they will become an indispensable part of your tango style. Make an impression on the tango floor!
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: LEADERS (45 min)
* Second half: FOLLOWERS (45 min)
02/09/2020 Interpreting Pauses & Stops, 90 min
At the heart of tango is these moments of suspension, or sheer beauty in stillness, when connection is at its highest. Yet these moments are far from being a break for the dancers and easy to manage. How do we understand them, interpret them, and ultimately make them part of the journey we take together as a tango couple?
PROGRAMME:
* First half of the video: BEGINNERS& IMPR.(45 min)
* Second half: INTERMEDIATES & UP (45 min)
01/09 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! 🙂
