Learn the secret art of the Giro! We start with beginners with the half giro, its simpler version. Intermediates will learn in depth Giro technique: both in terms of lead, and how to execute them. We will cover advanced technique, how to improve balance, precision in giros, time signature and musicality - and how to vary their shape and speed. Fun and deeply informative, both for solo dancers and couples alike!
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29/03/2020 Half giro (Beginners) & Detailed giros in depth (Intermediates)
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13/09/2020 Fabulous Cadencias part II
£12.0013/09 DO YOU HAVE CADENCIA? (part II). 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 II of II, but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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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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09/08/2020 Vals special: Cadenas
£12.0009/08/2020 Vals special: CadenasThe 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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25/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part II
£12.0025/10/2020 Varying Speed and Style in your Giros, part II, 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. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
23/08/2020 The Art of the Tango Embraces part II
£12.0023/08 The Embrace (Abrazo). They say Tango is nothing more (and nothing less!) than an embrace. Could this be the very reason we all dance tango? The embrace is, as much as steps and combinations, a tool we can use to vary the feelings and interpretation in tango. Part II of II, each part can be taken independently. -
05/04/2020 CROSSES VARIATIONS Beginners + Intermediates
£12.00Front and back crosses, but not as you know them! Add style and novelty to your crosses, in speed, direction and add some adornos. Trust us, you will love your ‘cruce’ again! The first half will explore the cross for beginners, and the second half will push the envelope into new territory. Usable for the dance floor!
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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. -
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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12/04/2020 Boleos Primer (Beginners & Intermediates)
£12.00Beautiful BOLEOS! Sometimes used as decorations, sometimes led, and sometimes even used by the leader as their own adorno! Learn the delicate art of the boleo and when to use them!
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05/07/2020 Basic to Advanced Planeos special edition part II
£12.00When things slow down, Planeos are beautiful choices to interpret this sudden heightened connection with ourselves. Join and learn the delicate art of the Planeo – from simple ones for beginners to advanced ones for intermediates and up, playing with displacement, role and adornos. This is part II of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
20/09/2020 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns part II
£12.0016/09 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns (part II). 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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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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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. -
19/07/2020 Advanced Ocho Cortado part II
£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 II of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
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). -
21/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part II
£12.0021/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part II, 90 min.
Today Tango will rise and fall, like a sheer and rugged mountain range. Add the height dimension to your dancing, for the greatest pleasure of your dance partner and achieve contrast whilst maintaining control. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
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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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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29/08 Open or Close? Many tango embraces Part II
£12.0029/08 Open or Close? Many tango embraces Part II, 90 min.
Open or close? Learn the tricks and tips to make your embrace alive and a true part of your tango. When do you need to open, when can you keep it close by creating space inside the embrace, the role of the hips, the shape of the frame, and how to communicate a sudden change of shape. A truly useful session to understand the components of the embrace and how to use the right tool at the right time. This is the last part of this series but each part can be viewed independently.
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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.
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01/11/2020 GANCHOS vs. ENGANCHES, part II
£12.0001/11/2020 GANCHOS vs. ENGANCHES, part II, 90 min.
We love ganchos and enganches: they are the true icons of tango! Explore how to master some astonishing hooks and wraps, from preparation, balance, technique and lead, to adding finesse and style to them. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
08/11/2020 SALON vs. MILONGUERO styles, part II
£12.0008/11/2020 SALON vs. MILONGUERO styles, part II, 90 min.
Special workshop SALON vs. MILONGUERO style, for all of you who always wanted to understand the fundamental differences, and when and how to play with both. Covering music, connection, embrace, and style. Sunday is part II of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
14/06/2020 Gancho special edition part II
£12.00Part II of the 'Ganchos' series. Part I 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 I. PROGRAMME: * First half of the video: BEGINNERS (45 min) * Second half: INTERMEDIATES (45 min)
