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Introduction to Tango
The basic elements of the Argentine Tango.
If you have never danced Argentine Tango, this is the class to begin with.
Walking in harmony, the man & woman facing each other, the embrace, the
“ocho” or figure eight, forward & back will be covered. Emphasis is on the man initiating or
leading the woman and the woman responding or following accordingly to his
signal.
A sequential set of 5 classes is necessary
to proceed to the next level although many students prefer to stay for 2
sequences of 5.
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Level I - The Foundation of Tango
Using the basic elements, a variation is
introduced each class. The foundation for good bio-mechanical movement is
laid. Good posture and an elegant embrace are essential while executing the
movements. Towards the end of one year in this class the dancer begins to
find improvisation within the variations.
*the
pre-requisite for this class is
Introduction to the Tango or
equivalent knowledge.
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Level II
- The Structures of Tango
A warm-up with exercises for technique to
control and place the body begin each class. Each structure is broken down.
Turns, secadas, boleos, balances, lunges, ganchos are explored and of course
the walk, in harmony facing each other, now searching for length ,
projection, momentum & expression. Familiarity with different orchestras
and rhythm are presented as well as Tangovals & Milonga.
*the
pre-requisite for this class is one year in the
Level I or equivalent
knowledge.
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Level III
- The Presentation of Tango
The emphasis is on performing and
choreographic work; either group or solo pieces.
* the
pre-requisite for this class is two years in
Level II or previous
professional dance stage experience.
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PRACTICA
Dancing the variations many times with
different partners is essential to mastering Argentine Tango. All students are strongly
encouraged to come and dance (practice).
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Private Classes
By appointment only
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T A N G O
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