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23/06/2020 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! :) -
07/04/2020 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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15/09/2020 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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05/06/2020 Pure Technique: Pivots pivots (Part 2 of 2)
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31/07/2020 Pure Technique: adapting Tango technique to Milonga
£12.00Milonga brings an infinite amount of joy and fun to its dancers. Yet, how does one adapt their technique from Tango to Milonga? What are the fundamental differences between the two? Learn the tricks to look like, and dance like, a milonga expert. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
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). -
02/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part I
£12.0002/12/2020 Creative Front and Back Crosses for all, part I, 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 I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
07/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part I
£12.0007/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part I, 90 min.
Tango is the Improvisation dance par excellence. Both leaders and followers, whilst relying on each other and the music, are in constant state of pure creation, drawing from their own personality and ideas how to move and interpret the song. It might sound like a daunting task, but luckily we have developed tools for you, to enrich and develop this improvisation, and make your dance richer. This is part I 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. -
09/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part I
£12.0009/06 Fabulous BOLEOS and their musicality, Part I, 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 I 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. -
24/11 VALS: Master vals cadenas and technique
£12.0024/11 VALS: Master vals cadenas and technique, 90 min.
Fabulous vals cadenas! Join us to learn how to make your vals inspiring and beautifully connected to your partner. We will explore cadenas (chains), these vals combinations that fit the vals time signature like a glove. Understand the technique behind, the points of connection, and all that is necessary for your cadenas to work.
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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. -
26/08/2020 Master the CONTRA energy in tango – part I
£12.0026/08 Discover the secrets behind one of the most underused tools in tango: the CONTRA energy. A great ingredient to add spice and contrast to your dancing, CONTRA will without doubt become one of your favourite technique in your tango toolbox. We will also work on balance and timing. We are looking forward to seeing you!
This is Part I of II, but both can be taken separately. -
23/10/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding and interpreting Tango music
£12.0023/10/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding and interpreting Tango music, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
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). -
23/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part I
£12.0023/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part I, 90 min.
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower... Sacadas are the favourites of many tango dancers. At times dramatic, intriguing, surprising or in perfect sync with the music, they are a tool that becomes indispensable as soon as you start using them. Not to be missed! This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
24/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I
£12.0024/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I, 90 min.
STAGE is back! Lifts, sentadas, jumps and so much more. Dig into the stage tango universe, and learn relatively simple movements designed for shows (or for those who want to occasionally impress). We will go over Tango Escenario fundamentals, how to prepare yourself, and will show you safe classics to spice up your dance and shine on the floor. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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28/04/2021 Sanguchito Creative Variations, Part I
£12.0028/04/2021 Sanguchito Creative Variations, Part I, 90 min.
Lord Sandwich will be pleased! Sanguchitos, or foot wraps, are everyone's beloved combinations, as they give more space and time for the couple to breathe and connect. You might know the classic sanguchito, but there are so many more we will explore with you which are playful, fun and at times simply cheeky. A must-have tool in your tango treasure box. This is part I 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. -
25/06/2021 TANGO for SOLOS: GANCHO in depth for him & her
£12.0025/06/2021 TANGO for SOLOS: GANCHO in depth for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: GANCHOS AND ENGANCHES. Learn the technique behind these fabulous tango moves, understand the preparation needed, the lead and response to lead, the timing of release, and what to do to improve balance during these sophisticated leg hooks. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
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. -
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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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.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
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!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
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!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. -
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.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. -
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 -
30/08/2020 Master the CONTRA energy in tango – part II
£12.0030/08 Discover the secrets behind one of the most underused tools in tango: the CONTRA energy. A great ingredient to add spice and contrast to your dancing, CONTRA will without doubt become one of your favourite technique in your tango toolbox. We will also work on balance and timing. We are looking forward to seeing you!
This is Part II of II, but both can be taken separately. -
27/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part II
£12.0027/12/2020 Front & Back SACADAS Primer for Leaders & Followers, part II, 90 min.
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower... Sacadas are the favourites of many tango dancers. At times dramatic, intriguing, surprising or in perfect sync with the music, they are a tool that becomes indispensable as soon as you start using them. Not to be missed! This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
28/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part II
£12.0028/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part II, 90 min.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
STAGE is back! Lifts, sentadas, jumps and so much more. Dig into the stage tango universe, and learn relatively simple movements designed for shows (or for those who want to occasionally impress). We will go over Tango Escenario fundamentals, how to prepare yourself, and will show you safe classics to spice up your dance and shine on the floor. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
02/05/2021 Sanguchito Creative Variations, Part II
£12.0002/05/2021 Sanguchito Creative Variations, Part II, 90 min
Lord Sandwich will be pleased! Sanguchitos, or foot wraps, are everyone's beloved combinations, as they give more space and time for the couple to breathe and connect. You might know the classic sanguchito, but there are so many more we will explore with you which are playful, fun and at times simply cheeky. A must-have tool in your tango treasure box. 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.
