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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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Testimonials

I've been taking classes from Sue for about 6 months. The three words I would use to describe her are patient, persistent and passionate.

She is very patient with beginning with all of her students. I always expect a certain grace and calm about her teaching. She is creatively persistent, in that she is always willing to explain the terms, ideas and nuances of tango in a way that helps everyone make a connection. A significant reason for me continuing to take classes from Sue is her passion and excitement for Argentine Tango.

Be warned, she will get you out to a Milonga (a social dance event), and you will be a better dancer for it!

Albert B.
 
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