All about the basics
Intermediate & Advanced
Tango 1 (All About The Basics)
This progressive course is designed for beginners or those wishing to review Traditional Argentine Tango’s basics.
Classes are held every Thursday from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
(The new course starts Thursday, February 6th)
This course will cover specific fundamentals over four months. Each month, we will work on the basics, technique, musicality, Tango etiquette, and foundation for social dancing. By the end of this program, you’ll have all the essential skills needed to advance to the intermediate level.
We emphasize the importance of the human connection within the dance and with your partner.
We are confident in the efficiency of our program, as many students have successfully become Argentine tango social dancers.
Schedule
***1st Month***
1. Introduction to Argentine Tango, technique, and an introduction to Simple Timing (basic musical counts)
2. The Tango Embrace and walking exercises for the basic Box Step (Baldosa Step)
3. Walking exercise for the Basic Cross Step (Cruzada Step)
4. Exploring different ways to connect the Walking, the Baldosa, and the Cruzada
*2nd Month**
5. Introduction to Double Timing (faster beat musical counts) and Navigation (the rules of social dancing)
6. Rock Step and Cadencias
7. The Rock Step with a Change of Front or Change of Direction
8. Review and combine all the steps performed in the line of dance
**3rd Month**
9. Introduction to Ocho Cortado
10. Practicing Ocho Cortado
11. Combination of Ocho Cortado and Rock Steps
12. Practice & Review
**4th Month**
13. Introduction of the Famous “Figure 8” Forward and Backward Ochos
14. Exercise and practice of the Figure 8
15. Parada, and Sandwich
16. Introduction to Media Luna or Media Vuelta
Our philosophy of Teaching is based on 4 main components:
1. El Abraso: The technical and human embrace (The Hug), which consists of different points of contact that connect the torso, arms, and hands in the form of a circular shape
2. The Tango Walk: This is the foundation of Traditional Argentine Tango
3. The Human Connection: Be present and stay present by allowing yourself to connect with your partner, music, and body movement
4. Musicality: Rhythm, melody, silence, and expression