16/09 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns (part I). 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 (last of series on Sunday), but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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16/09/2020 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part I
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13/11/2020 Solo Technique: the Art of Dissociating, technique for him & her
£12.0013/11/2020 Solo Technique: the Art of Dissociating, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: Dissociation is without doubt what makes tango this feline-like, elegant and connected dance. There is much more art to it than the simple 'turn to the right' exercise. Join us to understand how to practice, what it allows you to do, the different types of dissociations from linear to circular, and more, to make your tango top-notch. -
17/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part II
£12.0017/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part II, 90 min.
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Finally master these moments of acceleration and time shifts in tango songs! Double time and Syncopations moments can be tricky to unravel, as they necessitate planning and a hint of fearless execution. Learn the tricks and some beautiful examples of lead and adornos to interpret them when they come. An exhilarating session of challenge of fun. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
12/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: secrets of movement CONTROL – for him & her
£12.0012/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: secrets of movement CONTROL - for him & her, 90 min.
One can safely say that Tango is the dance of Control par excellence. We will show leaders and followers (solo dancers) technique and exercises to improve dramatically their control, in the way they move, transfer weight, manage their axis, and move more gracefully. Intense session about body awareness and control, but a very useful one at that!
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15/08 Tango: does size matter (and how to enlarge your tango)
£12.0015/08 Tango: does size matter? (and how to enlarge your tango), 90 min.
No, we are not going to make an easy joke after this title. Let's just say that often, tango can be owning more space by applying simple principles and technique. If you feel your tango needs an amplification, look no further. And it's not only about larger movements: sometimes small movements, with control and energy, are the right choice. Get some size in your tango!
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07/06/2020 CAMINATA special edition for dancing
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11/10/2020 PATADAS (kicks) for him & her – Special edition, part II
£12.0011/10/2020 Special PATADAS (kicks) edition 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: they come with different colours and with a bit of technique you will be able to master them and make them part of your dancing. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
06/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part II
£12.0006/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part II, 90 min.
We LOVE front and back crosses. Learn astonishing variants, approachable yet very creative and fun to lead and follow. For all of you who think crosses and reverse crosses are the best tools for both rhythmic and melodic tango interpretations. This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
03/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I
£12.0003/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I, 90 min.
Learn some tips and tricks to better understand the music, and how to decipher the different layers in the songs. Know your melody from your base rhythm, and much more. We will show you examples of how to put this knowledge into dancing and communicating with your partner. A beautiful journey into tango and its tunes. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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13/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part II
£12.0013/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part II, 90 min.
Al piso (staying on the floor). All the way up. Soft. Sharp. Rotating. Pulsing. Shot in a straight line. Split in parts. Lead or used as a decoration. Boleos (Voleos) are as varied and inspiring as the work of Van Gogh, and always full of life. Learn the art behind them and how to lead and follow their different styles, for both leaders and followers. Unmissable! This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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29/04/2020 Musicality series: dancing with O. Pugliese
£12.00Musicality series: dancing with O. 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.
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26/06/2020 Pure Technique: Slowing it Down
£12.00They 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, taking a look at the music, strengthening drills - to make your tango beautiful - one step at a time. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
