09/10/2020 Solo Technique: Leading vs. Following, secrets of the 'other side'.
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.
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17/04/2020 class – LEADER
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17/04/2020 class – FOLLOWER
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09/10/2020 Solo Technique: Leading vs. Following, secrets of the other side
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21/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great MOT technique intensive
£12.0021/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great MOT technique intensive, 90 min.
Once in a while, we feel we need a global check of our tango technique. This is where our Great MOT (named after the yearly car check in the UK) comes handy. Balance. Movement. Pivot. Style. An intense session aiming at getting you back on your feet if you haven't danced much lately. Very useful, and fun too. Recommended for all tango dancers. No partner required.
NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PRERECORDED, so there is no 'Live' on 21/05. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
25/12/2020 Solo Technique: SACADAS in depth Technique for him & her
£12.0025/12/2020 Solo Technique: SACADAS in depth Technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Front sacadas, back sacadas, sacadas of the leader, sacadas of the follower. Learn all you need to know to get your sacadas top notch, before trying them with someone. WHAT IS COVERED: art and technique behind sacadas, from body position, lead to response to lead; plus timing and when to use them. Not to be missed! Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
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 -
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 -
07/08/2020 Pure Technique: 10 Tango SOLO exercises for holidays
£12.00We reached this time of the year when Monday rhymes with railway (or Mai Tai), a perfect time to bring some tango in your bags. What exercises would be useful to practice? 10 solo exercises, 100% useful to further enhance your balance, your control, your axis, your posture, your style. Better yet, you can bring them back home for after the holidays. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
16/10/2020 Solo Technique: Amazing footwork for him & her
£12.0016/10/2020 Solo Technique: Amazing footwork for him & her.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
It is safe to say the beauty of tango resides in a large part in our footwork. Beyond the obvious flex vs. point, what can you do to ensure you look amazing and in control on the dancefloor? Understand how to develop and clean up the footwork, what techniques you can apply, and how it will impact your lead and following. For all of you who simply what to look polished and smooth. -
21/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great M.O.T., get your tango technique back
£12.0021/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: the great M.O.T., get your tango technique back, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Once in a while, our fundamental tango technique needs a little revision, also called M.O.T. (when servicing one's car in the UK)! We will get in depth with the Balance, Transfer, Floor Connection, Embrace and more for SOLO dancers. Unmissable! No partner required.
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17/04/2020 Technique & Styling class – ADORNOS II
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01/01/2021 Solo Technique: Tango Exercises after XMAS excesses
£12.0001/01/2021 Solo Technique: Tango Exercises after XMAS excesses, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: Champagne? Cakes? Turkey? Chocolate? Tarts? Biscuits? Sweet drinks? Way too much food? No problem- we have a plan! We will equip you with fun exercises to shake off all these excesses. And the bonus: your technique will improve in doing so, so what’s not to like? Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
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 -
19/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: RULO & LAPIZ special intensive for him & her
£12.0019/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: RULO & LAPIZ special intensive for him & her, 90 min.
Do you like these beautiful and elegant Rulos and Lapiz, during which the foot seems to be painting on the floor intricate and sophisticated shapes? Join us to learn the technique behind, how to develop a better control of the foot movement, and how to apply it in specific times in the song. Beauty in all its details!
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
14/08/2020 Pure Technique: Paradas & Pasadas, axis & balance
£12.00Paradas and Pasadas are much trickier than they first seem. Actually many dancers recognise that this perfect pivot in axis, followed by perfect control and stability is their Achilles’ tendon. Learn the secrets behind in axis pivots followed by a sudden 'stop', and see how to decorate at the Paradas (and Pasadas). We will show numerous exercises and styling options for SOLO dancers, both Leaders and Followers. Immensely useful! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
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). -
28/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: PLANEOS in depth technique for him & her
£12.0028/05/2021 Tango SOLOS: PLANEOS in depth technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Planeos are without doubt amongst the most elegant of tango steps. On one leg, they seem to defy gravity. Join us learn the secret behind them, master their technique, discover their associated adornments, and improve your balance in the process with exercises. A must-have in your tango toolbox. No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
24/04/2020 Technique & Styling class – BODY MECHANICS
£12.00Learn the intricacies of body mechanics in tango. Look into the details of movement, both for leaders and followers.
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08/01/2021 Solo Technique: Patadas Tocadas & more, technique for him & her
£12.0008/01/2021 Solo Technique: Patadas Tocadas & more, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: discover the technique behind patadas, tocadas and more - at times tricky movements on one leg - that will embellish your dancing. Unearth tips for timing, axis control, balance, when to use them, lead and response to lead, and how to mix with other steps. Your tango will never be the same! Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
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 -
26/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: Rebounds & Changes of weight – in depth technique
£12.0026/03/2021 Tango SOLOS: Rebounds & Changes of weight - in depth technique, 90 min.
Rebounds and changes of weight are so ubiquitous in tango, their technique needs true precision and control. Join the Solo technique workshop to discover how to make them rigorous and flawless, when other factors such as speed and direction make them more complex. Uncover how you can adorn (decorate) them and add playfulness in the process. A useful technique workshop you will use every time you hit the dancefloor.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
21/08/2020 Pure Technique: Embrace & Posture fundamentals
£12.0021/08 The embrace and associated posture is arguably the most tenuous component of dancing tango. It conditions stability, style and communication. So, what are the fundamentals to get these right? Designed for Solo dancers, these PURE TECHNIQUE sessions will enlighten a lot of dancers, of all levels. ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
30/10/2020 Solo Technique: Ganchos vs Enganches vs Boleos
£12.0030/10/2020 Solo Technique: Ganchos vs Enganches vs Boleos, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Ganchos, Enganches and Boleos: what better way to have fun and add style to your tango? You will discover the difference between them, and equip you with technique, timing, balance, styling and how to smoothly communicate to your partner. -
04/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: GIROS in depth technique for him & her
£12.0004/06/2021 Tango SOLOS: GIROS in depth technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Axis. Transfer. Embrace shift. Balance. Shoulder alignment. Core engagement. There is so much to work about the technique behind giros that it can seem, at times, overwhelming. But with the right focus, everyone can crack the secrets behind and become surprised at how stable, controlled and elegant their giros have become. Become a Giro master, and, like Yoda, learn to levitate - or at least feel like you are! No partner required.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
