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Tango Class: Basic Elements

An Introduction to Argentine Tango

The focus of the Basic Elements series is the funadamentals 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
  • Boleos
  • Simple Combinations

Tango Class: Ready, Set, Tango

For students who have completed Basic Elements

In the Ready, Set, Tango series, we will begin build on our foundation to expand our 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
  • Molinete

 
Tango Class: Tempo of Tango

For students who have completed Basic Elements and Ready, Set, Tango

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


 
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Sue introduced me to Argentine Tango and her spirit inspires me to continue. 

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When Sue dances I see how beautiful it can be…

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