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Tango Fantástico's instruction in Argentine Tango is geared toward mastering the communication between leader and follower with an emphasis on improvisation that will allow flexibility in the dance. We will explore opportunities to adjust, adapt and modify moves in order to master continuous navigation across the dance floor with interest and imagination.

Class series are generally scheduled weekly and allow for newcomers to join the fundamental level every month. Tango Seduccion, Fundamentals and Basic Elements courses are best taken in consecutive weeks as fundamental aspects of the dance will compound to develop a traditional foundation.

Workshops are condensed sessions, requiring more intense concentration and focus.

It is highly recommended that students complete at least one series of fundamental classes or workshops. Tango Apasionado, Mo' Tango and Ready, Set, Tango are focused toward combining steps into figures and introducing more complex moves for leader and follower. Advanced classes and workshops are for the more accomplished tango dancer where attention will be given to technique, rhythm, syncopation and styling.

 
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Please visit our full calendar of classes, workshops, performances and milongas. If you have any questions, please contact us.

 
Private Tango Instruction Print

sue__isaac4_halfsil.jpgWhatever the level of your dancing, private tango instruction provides a more measurable advancement and a greater sense of accomplishment. Personalized lessons secure an opportunity to focus on technique at a comfortable pace and provide a forum to thoroughly address individual questions. Sessions for individuals or couples may be made by appointment and are available in 90 minute increments. Studio locations may vary according to date and time requested.

Whether you are looking to work out the kinks with your partner, catch up on missed classes, or even impress everyone at your wedding reception, we can provide the lessons you need to feel at ease on the dance floor.

Classes available in Campbell, San Jose, Salinas and Monterey  

  • Individual Tuition:  private class - one person, either leader or follower
  • Couples Tuition:  semi private class – share the cost with your partner

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Tango Workshops Print

Come join in the fun at one of our Tango workshops! Designed as a longer, more intense and focused dance session, our workshops are perfect for those who can't squeeze a continuous weekly class into their schedule. 

Tango Workshop Calendar

 
Tango Series Details Print

Tango Class: Basic Elements

An Introduction to Argentine Tango

Also Concentrated Courses: Tango Seducción and Fundamentals

All classes in this category include the fundamentals of Argentine Tango:

  • Connection between partners, the embrace and posture
  • Moving together, weight change, transition and collection
  • Simple combination steps that form the foundation of Argentine Tango 
  • Tango Embrace
  • Smooth Tango Walk
  • Parallel and Cross
  • Ochos
  • Molinetes
  • Simple Combinations
Tango Class: Ready, Set, Tango

For students who have completed Basic Elements

Also Concentrated Courses: Tango Apasionado and Mo' Tango

All classes in this category will build on the fundamentals foundation to expand dance skills:

  • Figures and combination steps
  • Expand the vocabulary of moves
  • Work on transitions
  • Walking Technique
  • Traveling Ochos
  • Media Vuelta
  • Giro
  • Sacada
  • Parada
  • Barrida

 

  • Enrosque
  • Lapiz
  • Tomas y pasada
  • Boleo
  • Gancho
  • Amague
  • Sentada

 

 
Tango Class: Tempo of Tango

For students who have completed all the elementary levels and who dance regularly. 

More accomplished tango dancers will enjoy exploring the diversity of rhythm and syncopation in the Tempo of Tango series:

  • Improvisation - recognizing opportunities
  • Milonga and Traspié  - a faster rhythm requiring the ability to move quickly and precisely
  • Vals adaptations - transitions between parallel and cross system utilizing syncopation and pauses
  • Changes in direction - adjustments while dancing without missing a beat
  • Improvisation
  • Rhythm
  • Syncopation
  • Vals
  • Milonga
 

Testimonials

Jorge Torres

“As always, my lesson with Jorge was a transcendental experience.  When else do you get to spend time exploring your inner being for your true self, expressed through dancing.  I always come away from these lessons with Jorge with a much more balanced, relaxed approach to dancing and to life.”

  - Su M, June 2010
 
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