We love MILONGA! Discover the time signature of milongas in the first part (BEGINNERS), and the basic milonga steps to get started. In the second part (INTERMEDIATES), learn more complex (but equally as fun) sequences, directly usable for the dance floor: giros, milonga style, and changes of speed!
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08/04/2020 MILONGA classes Beginners + Intermediates
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01/04/2020 Media luna (Beginners) & Advanced giros (Intermediates)
£12.00Learn more intricacies of the Giro! For beginners, we start with the media luna, its simpler version. Intermediates will learn advanced Giro technique, going into depth and unearthing how to play with their shape and speed. Unmissable for all giro lovers.
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25/03/2020 DANCING SLOW TANGOS classes Beginners + Intermediates
£12.00Di Sarli, Canaro, Salamanca… Slow tangos are without doubt allowing an incredible connection amongst the two partners. Learn how to use their time signature, how to slow down and enhance the quality of movement in doing so. We love slow tangos!
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15/04/2020 BACKWARD OCHOS & BOLEOS classes Beginners + Intermediates
£12.00Beginners, learn the BACKWARD OCHO – a fundamental tango tool, and explore how we can add simple decorations. Intermediates, we will investigate the four dimensions of BOLEOS, to take a systematic approach and see it in action. We love B(v)oleos! An excellent complement to the 12/04 lesson.
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22/04/2020 Dancing in Restricted Spaces II – the Americana edition
£12.00Learn to dance in restricted spaces. When milongas get busy, it is a precious skill that will make you a better dancer, managing the area around you in a smooth a fluid way. This is part II of II: today - Beginners, learn the AMERICANA – an embrace as much it is a step! Intermediates: explore how to use the Americana in playful ways when there is little space. A great class to revisit your Americana.
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06/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing with Juan d’Arienzo
£12.00It is not too risky to say every tango dancer loves Juan d’Arienzo – el ‘Rey del compas’. His work revolutionalised tango and is for all of us dancers a true source of constant inspiration. Yet, how are his songs built, and how do you put these beautiful pieces to movement? As for every musicality series workshop we will also talk about the artist, the man, and his orchestra.
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13/05/2020 Musicality series: dancing with Osvaldo Fresedo
£12.00Osvaldo Fresedo… Chances are, his name brings soft, complex and highly danceable tunes to your mind. Isla de Capri… Cordobesita… Vida Mia… a multitude of beautiful tunes from ‘El pibe de La Paternal’ that are favourites in many milongas. Come and learn about his work and how to interpret it when you dance. A charming lesson of tango that will put a smile on your face for the whole week.
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20/05/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (1 of 3)
£12.00Get inspired by those who paved the way! We will travel back in time and learn from the Great Maestros of the past – those, dancing in the 40s to 70s, who created new embraces, steps and combinations that were later adopted by their fellow dancers – and us. Be inspired by their genius. Best enjoyed along with part 2 and 3 but can be learnt independently.
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27/05/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (2 of 3)
£12.00Great Milongueros of the Past Series (2 of 3), 90 min. Get inspired by those who paved the way! We will travel back in time and learn from the Great Maestros of the past – those, dancing in the 40s to 70s, who created new embraces, steps and combinations that were later adopted by their fellow dancers – and us. Be inspired by their genius. Best enjoyed along with part 1 and 3 but can be learnt independently.
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03/06/2020 GREAT MILONGUEROS of the Past (3 of 3)
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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) -
17/06/2020 Front & Back Sacadas special edition part I
£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 I of II. Best enjoyed together but can also be taken separately. -
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. -
01/07/2020 Basic to Advanced Planeos special edition part I
£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 I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
08/07/2020 Leaders & Followers Barridas part I
£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 I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
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. -
22/07/2020 Demystifying the CROSS system part I
£12.00The cross system is truly revolutionary in tango - a great tool to reinvent how leader and follower interact and literally dance around each other. A beautiful session, as much an eye opener than a fascinating way to play with your dance and repertoire. This is part I of II parts (part II on Sunday), but each can be taken independently. -
29/07/2020 Amazing Americana variations part I
£12.0029/07 Amazing Americana variations: The Americana might sound like a coffee variant, but it is one of the most versatile positions in tango, the entry to a multitude of steps and creative combinations. Add the Americana to your repertoire, it will become a close ally beautifying your tango. This is part I of II (next part, this coming Wednesday) but the two can be taken independently. -
05/08/2020 Amazing Americana variations part II
£12.0005/08 Amazing Americana variations: The Americana might sound like a coffee variant, but it is one of the most versatile positions in tango, the entry to a multitude of steps and creative combinations. Add the Americana to your repertoire, it will become a close ally beautifying your tango. This is part II of II but the two can be taken independently. -
12/08/2020 Paradas & Pasadas special part I
£12.0012/08 No tango would be complete without its paradas and pasadas. Used to close when phrasing comes to an end. Learn the technique behind these two families of steps, and discover new variants with exciting combinations alternating legs and points of contact. A must for every tango dancer! Part I of II, each part can be taken independently. -
19/08/2020 Many Tango Embraces: the art of the abrazo special part I
£12.0019/08 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? Note that we’ve put an ‘s’ in Embraces, because the embrace is, as much as steps and combinations, a tool we can use to vary the feelings and interpretation in tango. This is Part I of II, but both can 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!
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02/09/2020 Interpreting Pauses & Stops
£12.0002/09 At the heart of tango is these moments of suspension, or sheer beauty in stillness, when connection is at its highest. Yet these moments are far from being a break for the dancers and easy to manage. How do we understand them, interpret them, and ultimately make them part of the journey we take together as a tango couple?
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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.
