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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17/04/2020 class – LEADER
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17/04/2020 class – LEADER + FOLLOWER
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17/04/2020 Technique & Styling class – ADORNOS II
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17/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing to Francisco Canaro
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17/06/2020 Front & Back Sacadas special edition part I
£12.00Learn 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. Best enjoyed together but can also be taken separately. -
17/07/2020 Pure Technique: Understanding Tango Musicality
£12.00Join the Adorno Secrets PURE TECHNIQUE workshop and discover when to decorate, how to decorate, the connection with the music and partner, how to play with the time signature and more. Secrets will be revealed, shhh!! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
18/04/2021 Pivots on 2 feet, Advanced Combinations – Part II
£12.0018/04/2021 Pivots on 2 feet, Advanced Combinations - Part II, 90 min
The beauty of tango resides in its diversity of movement and shapes. Although most pivots happen on one leg, there are special ones which require both legs, from leader or follower. They give birth to graceful and surprising moves, where things don't always appear as they are. If you like subtlety and connection, you will love them. This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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18/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: CONTRA vs A-FAVOR technique for him & her
£12.0018/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: CONTRA vs A-FAVOR technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Energies in embrace and the CONTRA/A-FAVOR techniques of movements are delicate but incredibly powerful and innovative. Join us to discover how to fully use them, lead these movements and adapt the embrace to what is required for energy, balance and style. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
18/07 ENROSQUES SPECIAL – in couples, Part II
£12.0018/07 ENROSQUES SPECIAL - in couples, Part II, 90 min.
Enrosques are truly some of the most elegant, at times gravity defying, decorations and movements in tango. We will show enrosque combinations in couples, for both leaders and followers. Sharp, soft, slow and fast, they will have no more mystery for you! This is part II 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. -
18/09/2020 Solo Technique: How to practice tango solo at home
£12.0018/09 How to practice tango at home. 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.
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18/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part I
£12.0018/10/2020 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). -
18/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango, Part I
£12.0018/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango (part I), 90 min.
Swirl around your partner, constantly navigating and changing lanes. Surprise and delight your partner with skillful path navigation, changes of direction, constant switch between cross and parallel system, and more. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).