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TANGO BASICS 101/102/103
These classes are a three part Basic series! They are taught in an open salon style
which is fun
and full of possibilities! Tango Basics always covers connection, walking and rhythmic variations with
valuable but subtle differences. The courses do have a different curriculum and the differences in 101,102
and 103 are as follows. Basics 101 will specifically cover rhythmic walking, ochos, paradas and catches.
Basics 102 the essentials of crossed system walking, drags and turns. Basics 103 is an entire class
staying in the crossed system and how that links to more advanced material. The classes do not have to be
taken in order but it is recommended that students take 101 or 102 as their first course.
No partner required
Tango
103 is a fun and interesting look into what makes tango look
as complicated at it sometimes does. This will help connect
the dots in a way that makes you say aha! The only
requiremnet is that you have at least 8 weeks of tango class
experience (it does not have to be with us) so that you have
a basic understanding of the tango structure already.
CLOSE EMBRACE
The close embrace style of Argentine Tango though not as flashy as its Salon Style cousin is the ultimate
slowdance! In this class we will learn how to walk together, change direction and turn while being in
close quarters! Our primary class goals are learning to lead /
follow directly from the chest and to keep the steps and rotation in balance with our partner.
Also, developing our physical connection with each other, learning and understanding the techniques used
to make this comfortable and to make our dancing confident. This style of tango was developed as a way
to navigate and still enjoy dancing on very crowded dance floors and its style reflects that. It is a
beautiful form of the Argentine tango, very traditional and it will help you understand why people
get hooked on this dance!
No partner required!
Close Embrace Milonga is a fun and light hearted sister
dance to the tango. The steps are easy but it is peppy and
will take a bit of time to adjust to. This class will give
you the basics in a fun and easy way and you will no longer
have to sit out or feel uncomfortable during the milonga
sets! The only requiremnet is that you have at least 8 weeks
of close embrace class experience (it does not have to be
with us) so that you have a basic understanding of the tango
structure already.
This
Intermediate Boleo series will set you on the right path
to elegant yet sexy boleos. The techniques of the lead and
follow will be developed in depth so that there is a clear
understanding between the partners of what is needed from
both the leader and follower to obtain beautiful boleos.
This will not make the perfect but will give you the tools
to get the job done!
TANGO INTERMEDIATE
An intermediate class is for the more experienced dancer who has taken the entire basic series (or has
permission of the instructor) and is comfortable dancing in both open and close embrace. An
intermediate tango dancer should be comfortable with all the basic material listed above and be able to
dance it with the majority of their partners. This class goes on to explore ganchos, sacadas, boleos,
cadenas, calicitas .... the list long, and the possibilities are mind numbing (in a good way). There
is quite a leap from the basic series to the intermediate so if you are not completely comfortable
with the basics but feel you are on the edge and would like to try the next class see your instructor about
some private lessons for the transition period.
LOCATION:
The Monday Club
37 South Maple Avenue
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Argentine
Tango Classes