If you’ve never taken private classes, you might (rightly) be wondering what the fuss is all about.
So here’s a quick overview of why private tango classes are great to help you develop your tango further (and quicker).
PS: If you want to book a private class, just click, it’s really easy!
Better results with a professional
You might already know this, but in the old days, there was no such thing as tango classes.
Dancers used to share with one another what they knew. This means that, basically, traditionally, there never were two complete beginners learning together.
There was always someone more experienced who would mentor someone who knew less.
Nowadays, tango group classes are a great way to learn. They give tango learners the opportunity to see a variety of steps or concepts, and dance with a variety of partners, hence helping everyone develop well-rounded leading or following skills.
However, when you take a private tango class, you make sure that you are taking good habits by learning with a professional and by getting personalised feedback. It’s like going back to the old days!
A more subtle approach to tango
Tango is like a conversation. When two beginners dance together, it’s like two people trying to have a conversation in a busy pub on a Thursday night. No, make it a Friday night….
They have to SHOUT!
That means the leader might have to use a stronger lead to get his meaning across, and the follower might rely more on her partner than she should.
When dancing with a trained instructor, you can learn to introduce more subtlety into your leading or following, hence improving the quality and enjoyment of your tango dancing.
This is definitely one of the main benefits of private tango classes!
Neither too fast nor too slow
In a group class, the pace is dictated by group dynamics, whilst in a private class, things can go as slowly or as quickly as you want.
Some people find virtue in going over the same exercise or step quite a few times, whilst others would rather see it just once because they go away and practice it at home or in milongas.
One of the other benefits of private tango classes is that they run at your own pace.
Just the right mix
What kind of breakfast person are you? Cereals? Croissants (good for you if you can pull that one off every day and retain a human shape! I can’t). Full English breakfast? Tostadas with dulce de leche? Or, come on, you know you want it: an alfajor and a cafe cortado?
And that’s ok because we’re all different!
When learning a new skill, it’s the same thing. Some people find it difficult to hear the tango beat, others find the posture quite challenging, whilst others might struggle to get into the leader or follower mindset.
For this reason, private tango tuition is great as it lets you work especially on what you need most, whether it’s technique, musicality, repertoire…
Feedback from within
In a group class, you’ll mostly be getting feedback about tango “from without”, that means about how your tango looks. This feedback may be about posture, technique, musicality, execution of the steps…
In a private lesson however, because you dance with your instructor, you’ll mostly be getting feedback “from within”, that means about how your tango feels.
By getting both kinds of feedback, you’ll make sure you can develop your tango both from within and from without, so that you become great to watch and great to dance with. The ultimate tango grail! And one more reason to take private tango classes! :-)
On your mark
Tailored content
In your private classes, we’ll work together on a programme that matches your objectives. Topics typically include:
