Argentine Tango:
Beginner Series
Prerequisite: NONE!
No partner required!
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango beautifully and comfortably.
We emphasize proper technique, musicality, and a solid connection
with your partner. We break down every move into its component
elements to help you dance tango with ease and style.
We discuss the etiquette and culture of tango to prepare
you for social dances at our monthly milonga.
This class is for absolute beginners and for anybody wishing
to review the fundamentals of tango.
Argentine tango is danced in a spectrum of personal styles, in a range of
embraces from close (with the couple joined at the upper torso during the
dance) to open (where the couple's torsos are not attached). Choosing a
style and embrace at any given moment is a matter of personal preference.
When floor space is ample, a couple can dance open-embrace while still
maintaining respect for the floor and the couples around them; as the
floor gets more crowded, more couples will dance in a close-embrace.
Upon completion of this series, students often re-take the Beginner Series to
refine their dance and/or take the Advanced
Beginner/Intermediate Series.
Comfortable shoes that won't fall off (no flip-flops) and won't grip
the floor (no running shoes) are
recommended.
Students are encouraged to stay after the lesson and dance during the
FREE supervised practica. The practica is a good opportunity to
meet more advanced dancers, work
on your dance skills, and get help from/give help to others.