The name alone makes every tango dancer want to get on the floor and twirl, until the world around fades and becomes a distant memory. Learn how to use vals' beautiful cadenas, whilst retaining a strong connection with music and partner. Heads will turn this Sunday!
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09/08/2020 Vals special: Cadenas
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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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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. -
09/12/2020 Cambio de frente (change of front) beautiful variations, part I
£12.0009/12/2020 Cambio de frente (change of front) beautiful variations, part I, 90 min. Cambio de frente (change of front) refer to these moments when the follower shifts in embrace, and suddenly faces a different direction. They are beautiful moments of subtle connection changes and open a wide range of new possibilities. Add these Cambios in your repertoire, and embrace new sensations in your dance. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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10 CLASS MINIPACK – 45MIN ONLINE LESSONS for one person
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10 CLASS PACK – ONLINE LESSONS for one person
£150.0010 CLASS PACK FOR 1, £15 per class -
10/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part II
£12.0010/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part II, 90 min.
This week, learn all the secrets behind these feet and legs interactions, from patadas to tocadas (their softer version). Understand the dynamics behind these two fun movements, uncover the tips to keep your balance when using them, and apprehend when to use them - to make them part of your interpretation. Safe to say that patadas and tocadas are amongst the most entertaining and pleasant tango moves! This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
10/02/2021 Interpreting SLOW tangos, secrets and technique, Part I
£12.0010/02/2021 Interpreting SLOW tangos, secrets and technique, Part I, 90 min.
Most are surprised, when they start tango, how slow some tango songs can get. These moments of stillness, of change of pace, and intricate game between melody and counterpoints are places of sheer beauty, calling the dancers to reveal themselves in the tiniest, or slowest, of movement. It feels at first that dancing on a slow song would be easier, but it is soon evident that they require even more control, and communication in the couple. Come and embrace these fabulous songs, and learn how to improve your technique to share a great experience with your partner. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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10/03/2021 Secrets of Elegance & Control, Part I
£12.0010/03/2021 Secrets of Elegance & Control, Part I, 90 min.
LIVE. How can dancers improve the quality of their movement, and increase the control and fluidity of their trajectory as a couple? We will show exercises and delve into the secrets of a controlled movement, a more graceful transfer, and put it to practice with sequences. For all of you who love tango as one of the most elegant dances! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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10/04/2020 Technique & Styling class – special ADORNOS edition
£12.00Adornos (decorations), used at the right time, make tango an incredibly expressive and beautiful dance – both for leaders and followers. Master both decorations with this special edition, exploring the when and how, from still to moving positions. Beautify your tango!
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10/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing with Anibal Troilo
£12.00Anibal 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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10/05/2021 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.
This FUNDAMENTALS special edition will delve into the details of a milonga and a tango, looking at the transitions, how to move with the music, and more. Fun and ideal for those who found some of the previous workouts to be a little too fast. So, perfect for those who aren't too sure about following fast sequences.
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10/06/2020 Gancho special edition part I
£12.00Part I of the 'Ganchos' series. Part II is here. Ahhh, the mighty Gancho… a true tango icon. In this special GANCHO workshops we will explore the art behind them, how to maintain balance and communication and have fun with different gancho dynamics, for him and her. The Int/Adv. workshop will include new combinations that will delight everyone who loves tango. We will also give exercises to solo dancers to perfect their ganchos. Best enjoyed together with part II. PROGRAMME: * First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min) * Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min) -
10/07/2020 Pure Technique: Adorno secrets
£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 -
10/10 Stunning AMERICANA: technique & variations
£12.0010/10 Stunning AMERICANA: technique & variations, 90 min.
The Americana or the Grande Latte? No, this is not a coffee from your local cafe, it is one of the nicest embraces and positions in tango, allowing a lot of flexibility for the couple. With the right back and lateral activation, and connection, it becomes a mighty tool for unique combinations. You will love the Americana for the level of customisation and creativity it will bring to your dance.
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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!
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10/11/2020 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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11/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part II
£12.0011/04/2021 Tango Tools for Creative Improvisation, Part II, 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 II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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11/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: BOLEOS, Piques & other Adornos for him & her
£12.0011/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: BOLEOS, Piques & other Adornos for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Learn the art, lead and response behind boleos, from soft to sharp, and their musicality. Complement these boleos with piques, taps and lots of other adornos and make your tango delicate and varied, colourful and precise. A must for all who love decorations and leg embellishments. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
11/07 Embrace Secrets: Communication & conversation inside the embrace, Part II
£12.0011/07 Embrace Secrets: Communication & conversation inside the embrace, Part II, 90 min.
The embrace is like a land of extraordinary beauty and variety. It is not only limited to open/close embrace, it has a much finer range of possibilities and options, adapting to an ever changing environment. After all, tango is an embrace, so let's divulge embrace secrets that will make you fall in love with tango. Again. This is part II of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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11/09/2020 Solo Technique: How to make your partner HAPPY!
£12.0011/09 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.
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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). -
11/11/2020 CORTES & CONTRA-CORTES, amazing variations, part I
£12.0011/11/2020 CORTES & CONTRA-CORTES, amazing variations, part I, 90 min.
This week, master the Cortes and Contra-Cortes! Fun and allowing plenty of variants, you will be surprised at how creative they will make your dance. Fun guaranteed (or your sandwich back). This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
11/12/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding FRONTS in Tango
£12.0011/12/2020 Solo Technique: Understanding FRONTS in Tango, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: UNDERSTANDING FRONTS in Tango. Master these moments when the follower shifts in embrace, and suddenly faces a different direction. They are beautiful moments of subtle connection changes and open a wide range of new possibilities: learn the art (and technique) behind. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
