Tango solo technique & styling series
If you feel you would like to give your tango technique a boost, you have come to the right place. Just browse our selection of full-length 90-minutes class videos below and get started: learn more about body mechanics, how to improve balance and posture, manage both slow and fast moves, create new adornments. The list is endless when you’re passionate!
No partner needed for all Solo videos. Classes are available on Youtube, you don’t need to download any new app.
Browse our tango technique & styling videos for solos
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19/02 Tango SOLO Technique: BARRIDAS Technique for him and her, 90 min. Tango for SOLOs: BARRIDAS can seem gravity defying at times, but there is some strong technique behind them to achieve these connected and elegant foot sweep. With exercises deciphering the mechanics of lower body connection, understand the timing, strength required, angle and speed of the barridas, so you never lose your balance when trying them, ever again.
Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
18/12/2020 Solo Technique: STILL vs TRAVELLING TANGO, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: 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 manage your balance, energy, direction and connect to the music and space around you to take your dance to the next level. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
18/09 How to practice tango at home. Home alone? No partner? But still decided to take your tango to the next level? All is takes is practice. But how? What exercises to practice, how often, in what context, what songs? Today we will give you a training and development plan that you can (literally) take home.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS -
18/06 Tango SOLOS: CONTRA vs A-FAVOR technique for him & her, 90 min. SOLO TECHNIQUE: Energies in embrace and the CONTRA/A-FAVOR techniques of movements are delicate but incredibly powerful and innovative. Join us to discover how to fully use them, lead these movements and adapt the embrace to what is required for energy, balance and style. No partner required. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
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Join the Adorno Secrets PURE TECHNIQUE workshop and discover when to decorate, how to decorate, the connection with the music and partner, how to play with the time signature and more. Secrets will be revealed, shhh!! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
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16/10/2020 Solo Technique: Amazing footwork for him & her.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
It is safe to say the beauty of tango resides in a large part in our footwork. Beyond the obvious flex vs. point, what can you do to ensure you look amazing and in control on the dancefloor? Understand how to develop and clean up the footwork, what techniques you can apply, and how it will impact your lead and following. For all of you who simply what to look polished and smooth. -
16/07 Tango SOLOS: ENROSQUES in depth, for him & her, 90 min. SOLO TECHNIQUE: Front Enrosque. Back Enrosque. Enrosque of the leader and of the follower. Soft, sharp Enrosque. Play with energy, technique, speed and learn how to master these difficult yet enormously elegant moves that will embellish your dancing. No partner required. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). Note: you agree to our disclaimer and terms when joining a lesson, live or recorded.
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16/04 Tango SOLOS: Pivoting on 2 feet, in depth technique for him & her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Pivots on 2 feet are of a different kind, leading to subtle and different movements and shapes. Learn the intricacies of the technique behind, understand how to improve balance and coordination in these pivots, and add these lovely moves to your repertoire. No partner required.
Lesson (pre-recorded) available from midday on Friday. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
15/01/2021 Solo Technique: Mastering Fast Tangos & Syncopations, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: unravel the complexities behind these Syncopations and Accelerations in tango songs. How can we prepare for them and train our body to be precise and responsive to correctly interpret and execute them? Come closer: they are simpler than they look. We will show you tricks and behind the scenes technique to finally master them. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). -
Paradas and Pasadas are much trickier than they first seem. Actually many dancers recognise that this perfect pivot in axis, followed by perfect control and stability is their Achilles’ tendon. Learn the secrets behind in axis pivots followed by a sudden 'stop', and see how to decorate at the Paradas (and Pasadas). We will show numerous exercises and styling options for SOLO dancers, both Leaders and Followers. Immensely useful! ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm LEADERS 8pm FOLLOWERS
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14/05 Tango SOLOS: AMERICANA, in depth technique for him and her, 90 min.
SOLO TECHNIQUE: Torso. Hips displacement. Legs and feet placement. Cross or parallel system. Reverse or forward. Doubled. The Americana has lots of flavours and shapes, so we will delve into the details and secrets of perhaps the most beloved embrace of most tango dancers. We will explore lead and response, in depth technique, and adornos. No partner required.
NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PRERECORDED, so there is no 'Live' on 14/05. Joining as a couple? Thanks for purchasing two tickets :). ** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS -
13/11/2020 Solo Technique: the Art of Dissociating, technique for him & her, 90 min.
** PROGRAMME ** 7pm FOLLOWERS 8pm LEADERS
Tango for SOLOs: Dissociation is without doubt what makes tango this feline-like, elegant and connected dance. There is much more art to it than the simple 'turn to the right' exercise. Join us to understand how to practice, what it allows you to do, the different types of dissociations from linear to circular, and more, to make your tango top-notch.
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