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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.

 


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