18/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango (part I), 90 min.
Swirl around your partner, constantly navigating and changing lanes. Surprise and delight your partner with skillful path navigation, changes of direction, constant switch between cross and parallel system, and more. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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18/11/2020 CHANGING LANES, for a more creative tango, Part I
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17/02/2021 Mastering Leaders and Followers Barridas, Part I
£12.0017/02/2021 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.
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21/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES – sustain energy and speed in tango, Part I
£12.0021/04/2021 Impressive VARIACIONES - sustain energy and speed in tango, Part I, 90 min.
Variaciones in tango are these moments in the song when the orchestra sustain the music energy and the speed for a prolonged amount of time. As fast as a Peregrine Falcon in dive, they seem incredibly swift. Join us to get your teeth (and feet) into variaciones and learn how to build them. A challenging, but immensely fun, lesson - and a hint of stage. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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06/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part I
£12.0006/01/2021 From Patadas to Tocadas, part I, 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 I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
21/07 Tango: spice up you Cross – creative combinations, Part I
£12.0021/07 Tango: spice up you Cross - creative combinations, Part I, 90 min.
Front cross, back cross, wide cross, deep cross... Crosses are everyone's best friend when it comes to rhythmical tango, to spice your dance up. We will show you combinations beyond the usual cross from salida, to make you fall in love with the Cruce again. A beautiful, useful and insightful session. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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07/03/2021 Fabulous Giros & their Enrosques, Part II
£12.0007/03/2021 Fabulous Giros & their Enrosques, Part II, 90 min
Few steps are as versatile, and a greater source of inspiration, than the mighty GIRO and its decorations and embellishments. We will cover in depth variations around the Giro/contra-giro, possible enrosques for him and her, precise technique in couple, working with speed, creating centrifugal or centripetal force inside the embrace and more. Don't miss it to master the intricacies and possibilities offered by the giro! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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28/07 Tango: Add contrast in your dancing, Part I
£12.0028/07 Tango: Add contrast in your dancing, Part I, 90 min.
Contrast is everything in tango. Rugged mountains, wide spaces, soft plains, dramatic crevices - there is nothing more beautiful than adding and interpreting this contrast when the music offers the possibility. Adding contrast isn't always easy to do but they is a technique behind which will help you do so. insightful session. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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26/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part I
£12.0026/05 Fabulous PLANEOS and their adornos for both roles, Part I, 90 min.
Fabulous PLANEOS! Planeos are these gravity defying moments when the follower (or the leader, in more complex combinations) stand and rotate on one leg for a prolonged time, often decorating with elaborate adornos. Perfect choices for soft and melancholic songs, they are a true gem. Come join us to master them (for both roles) and understand when and how to use them! This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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17/03/2021 Master LINEAR VS CIRCULAR movements in Tango
£12.0017/03/2021 Master LINEAR VS CIRCULAR movements in Tango, 90 min.
The beauty of tango resides in its ever changing possibilities, adapting movement and energy to space, mood and music. One of its most useful tool is the realisation that a lot comes in two shades - linear and circular. Come and join us to discover and understand the body mechanics behind these two types of movement, and the challenges faced when changing from one system to the other.
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03/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I
£12.0003/02/2021 Keys to Musicality, the layers in tango, Part I, 90 min.
Learn some tips and tricks to better understand the music, and how to decipher the different layers in the songs. Know your melody from your base rhythm, and much more. We will show you examples of how to put this knowledge into dancing and communicating with your partner. A beautiful journey into tango and its tunes. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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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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24/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I
£12.0024/02/2021 Elements of STAGE tango, Part I, 90 min.
STAGE is back! Lifts, sentadas, jumps and so much more. Dig into the stage tango universe, and learn relatively simple movements designed for shows (or for those who want to occasionally impress). We will go over Tango Escenario fundamentals, how to prepare yourself, and will show you safe classics to spice up your dance and shine on the floor. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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