Virtual Wednesday classes

21/03/2021 Celebratory FREE LESSONS: 1 Year of online teaching, 90 min

Pushed by the Covid crisis to do so, one year ago we embarked into a journey of teaching tango group lessons online, something that we never did before. Little did we know that a year later, we would still teach online - with the end of the crisis in view. On the way, we received incredible support from so many dancers, from all over the globe - from Asia - Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam and more to Argentina and wider South America, from the US to Canada and Mexico, from the UK to wider Europe and places further afield, such as Jordan or New Zealand and new Caledonia. As a huge, heartfelt thank you, we organise this gratitude based free lesson for all, starting as usual by the first part (Beginners and Improvers) and followed by the second part (Intermediates and Up). We will teach a 'best of', a selection of lessons during the last year.

Osvaldo 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.

10/02/2021 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.

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 2 and 3 but can be learnt independently.

17/02/2021 Mastering Leaders and Followers Barridas, Part I, 90 min.

"How is that led?" Some Barridas (also called Arrastres) are sometimes so delicate and exquisite one can wonder what is the lead behind. Whilst most know the typical leaders barridas, they are also follower barridas, which seem to be even more floaty - almost diaphanous. Come and join us to discover some of these elegant and graceful movement, understand how to prepare for them and execute them flawlessly. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.

Great 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.