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12/08 No tango would be complete without its paradas and pasadas. Used to close when phrasing comes to an end. Learn the technique behind these two families of steps, and discover new variants with exciting combinations alternating legs and points of contact. A must for every tango dancer! Part I of II, each part can be taken independently.
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13/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part I, 90 min.
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Finally master these moments of acceleration and time shifts in tango songs! Double time and Syncopations moments can be tricky to unravel, as they necessitate planning and a hint of fearless execution. Learn the tricks and some beautiful examples of lead and adornos to interpret them when they come. An exhilarating session of challenge of fun. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
13/12/2020 Cambio de frente (changes of front) beautiful variations, part II, 90 min.
Cambio de frente (changes of front) refer to these moments when the follower shifts in embrace, and suddenly faces a different direction. They are beautiful moments of subtle connection changes and open a wide range of new possibilities. Add these Cambios in your repertoire, and embrace new sensations in your dance. This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
14/04 Pivots on 2 feet, Advanced Combinations - Part I, 90 min.
The beauty of tango resides in its diversity of movement and shapes. Although most pivots happen on one leg, there are special ones which require both legs, from leader or follower. They give birth to graceful and surprising moves, where things don't always appear as they are. If you like subtlety and connection, you will love them. This is part I of II, both parts best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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14/10/2020 UP? DOWN? Creatively using Height in tango, part I, 90 min.
Today Tango will rise and fall, like a sheer and rugged mountain range. Add the height dimension to your dancing, for the greatest pleasure of your dance partner and achieve contrast whilst maintaining control. Wednesday is part I of II (best enjoyed together but each part can be taken independently). -
Ahh, the Ocho Cortado. Myth has it that it came into existence when a dancer had to suddenly abort a giro. Come learn this iconic and its multiple variants, playing with speed, direction and musicality. This is part I of II, best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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15/11/2020 CORTES & CONTRA-CORTES, amazing variations, part II, 90 min.
This week, master the Cortes and Contra-Cortes! Fun and allowing plenty of variants, you will be surprised at how creative they will make your dance. Fun guaranteed (or your sandwich back). This is part II of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
16/09 Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns (part I). Colgadas vs Single Axis Turns: a fascinating journey into the conquest of gravity in Tango! Finally master the mighty Colgadas and their nemesis the Single Axis turn, understand their differences, how to achieve stability, and practice to create that out of axis effect. Part I of II (last of series on Sunday), but can both lessons can be taken independently.
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16/12/2020 Travelling Vs Still Tango: move with music and space, part I, 90 min.
Experience the incredible richness of tango, from those moments of stillness when time seems to stop, to moments of wide movements, when the music suddenly expands and makes us want to move. Learn how to use the space around you - may it be at home or a busy/quiet milonga, and make it your ally. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
17/01/2021 Mastering Double time & Syncopations, part II, 90 min.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :).
Finally master these moments of acceleration and time shifts in tango songs! Double time and Syncopations moments can be tricky to unravel, as they necessitate planning and a hint of fearless execution. Learn the tricks and some beautiful examples of lead and adornos to interpret them when they come. An exhilarating session of challenge of fun. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently. -
17/02 Mastering Leaders and Followers Barridas, Part I, 90 min.
"How is that led?" Some Barridas (also called Arrastres) are sometimes so delicate and exquisite one can wonder what is the lead behind. Whilst most know the typical leaders barridas, they are also follower barridas, which seem to be even more floaty - almost diaphanous. Come and join us to discover some of these elegant and graceful movement, understand how to prepare for them and execute them flawlessly. This is part I of II, both part best enjoyed together but can be taken independently.
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17/03 Master LINEAR VS CIRCULAR movements in Tango, 90 min.
The beauty of tango resides in its ever changing possibilities, adapting movement and energy to space, mood and music. One of its most useful tool is the realisation that a lot comes in two shades - linear and circular. Come and join us to discover and understand the body mechanics behind these two types of movement, and the challenges faced when changing from one system to the other.
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