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.
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10/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing with Anibal Troilo
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09/09/2020 Fabulous Cadencias part I
£12.0009/09 DO YOU HAVE CADENCIA? (part I). 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 you can spot these on the floor straight away: rather than complex sequences that rarely fit the music, they prefer playful movement in complete sync with the music - something that will bring a big smile on their partner, every time. Part I of II (last of series on Sunday), but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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19/06/2020 Pure Technique: Giros & Overturns
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03/06/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (3 of 3)
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21/06/2020 Front & Back Sacadas special edition part II
£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 II of II. Best enjoyed together but can also be taken separately. -
07/10/2020 PATADAS (kicks) for him & her – Special edition, part I
£12.0007/10/2020 Special PATADAS (kicks) edition 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: 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. Wednesday is part I of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
27/03/2020 Technique & Styling class – caminata and more
£12.00This 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. -
09/10/2020 Solo Technique: Leading vs. Following, secrets of the other side
£12.0009/10/2020 Solo Technique: Leading vs. Following, secrets of the 'other side'.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
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. -
27/09/2020 Astonishing Volcadas part II
£12.0027/09/2020 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 can both lessons can be taken independently.
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21/04/2020 Tango Workout
£8.00Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills.
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! :)
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16/06/2020 Tango Workout
£8.00Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills. 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! :) -
03/07/2020 Pure Technique: Speeding it UP
£12.00When the song accelerate, how do these dancers manage to keep control whilst increasing velocity of their movements? This edition will give you the tools and exercises to know what to do to acquire more speed and precision in your tango. A must see for all dancers in love with d’Arienzo, d’Agostino, Lomuto, Laurenz, Biagi, Troilo, Vals and Milongas! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
29/09/2020 Tango Workout
£8.00Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills.
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! :)
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12/07/2020 Leaders & Followers Barridas part II
£12.00Barridas (sometimes called Arrastres) are the true tango gem: a delicate foot contact - some may call it a gentle foot 'kiss and sweep' - that is without doubt a tango symbol. Learn how to prepare for a stable and safe barrida, how to lead it and respond to the lead, incorporate it in the music, and create your own. This is part II of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
24/07/2020 Pure Technique: mastering the CROSS System
£12.00The Cross System is inherently what makes tango a dance as diverse as it is exciting. Come join our CROSS SYSTEM special edition, and learn as a Solo dancers the tricks behind understanding how to use it. A fabulous tool to reinvent your tango! No partner necessary. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
10/11 Beautiful Vocadas: master Tango’s off axis
£12.0010/11 Beautiful Vocadas: master Tango's off axis, 90 min.
Discover or perfect tango’s Leaning Tower of Pisa! Volcadas (off axis) require leader and follower to be in deep interdependence for balance and axis. Master these beautiful tango steps and make them part of your repertoire!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. -
05/06/2020 Pure Technique: Pivots pivots (Part 2 of 2)
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28/04/2020 Tango Workout
£8.00Bored of your sofa? Missing sweat? Worried about not getting enough exercise during the day? OUR TANGO WORKOUT for solo dancers might be the cure! 45 min of fun and fast drills.
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! :)
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24/06/2020 Advanced Sanguchito Variations special edition part I
£12.00Advanced Sanguchito variations w Paula & Bruno: rediscover the sheer pleasure of playing with the Sanguchito! Not as straight forward as it seems, but so surprising and versatile! 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. We guarantee you will love it again. This is part I of II. Best enjoyed together but can also be taken separately. -
17/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing to Francisco Canaro
£12.00Francisco 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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15/07/2020 Advanced Ocho Cortado part I
£12.00Ahh, the Ocho Cortado. Myth has it that it came into existence when a dancer had to suddenly abort a giro. Come learn this iconic and its multiple variants, playing with speed, direction and musicality. This is part I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
16/09/2020 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part I
£12.0016/09 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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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). -
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.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
