Bootcamp Description
Description: In our beginner series we explore the fundamentals of social tango in a fun, friendly and educational atmosphere. This class is designed for people with minimal or no tango or dance experience; and also for current tango dancers who want to improve their technique and musicality working with familiar moves. We will be teaching basic principles essential to Tango. Key elements of movement in Tango (balance, embrace, posture, sense of axis, connection with partner, leading and following, walking, floor navigation) will be covered in this course along with an introduction to some of the basic figures of Tango. We will also cover tango traditions, etiquette, inviting and musicality. With our teaching method, you will learn to improvise from the very beginning.
What to Wear: Wear comfortable clothing that will allow for movement. Footwear should have non-marking, non-rubber soles, preferrably leather or suede, for ease of pivoting and turns. Avoid wearing platform, pointy shoes, shoes that grip the floor and sandals. We ask that you wear socks if you don't have appropriate shoes in order to protect the dance floor. Socks are a reasonable option as they allow your feet to make good contact with the floor, and allow some pivoting.
Please Note: It is not necessary to sign up with a partner, but we reserve the right to close registration to either the followers or leaders if there is a big demographic imbalance in order to make the class viable and fair. We encourage everyone to register with a partner. There might be partner changes throughout each class, more so if there is a gender imbalance. If you wish to dance primarily with a preferred or regular partner, that's no problem, however, getting accustomed to different leading and following styles is an important part of Tango learning and will help to accelerate your learning curve.
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Private and Semi-Private Classes
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In our private lessons we focus on technique, posture, embrace, deepening understanding of movement, and giving you some much desired one-on-one attention. This is the best and most efficient way of learning a dance, and in combination with the group lessons and practicas, you can really speed up the process of learning.
Intermediate Lessons - Cancelled
Ongoing Weekly Lessons
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Tuesdays:
Ongoing, please contact for approval and to register
Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Cost $65 for the 4 week session or $19 for a drop-in lesson
Location: Casa Tango Studio located in Riverbend
Address: 4308 Whitemud Rd., Edmonton, AB
We will follow a set curriculum that will be progressive and built on the material covered in the previous session. Our goal is to build confidence in your improvisational skills and technique. We will introduce figures in both the parallel and the cross systems, the balance of the vocabulary and every session will include a much needed warm-up, basic drills and exercises to improve your technique. Figures will be presented to illustrate the technique, but the focus will be on connection, axis, embrace, posture, navigation and improving your improvisational skills.
Technique Classes - Cancelled
Technique, Drills and Exercise Class for leaders and followers.
Technique, Drills and Exercise Class for leaders and followers.
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No partner necessary, SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS!
This fun class will include various exercises and drills, mostly solo to help you improve your:
- Technique
- Balance
- Posture
- Musicality
- Embelishments
- Strength and flexibility
- Confidence
Warning
You're at risk of remodelling your house or selling most of your furniture to maximize space for practicing tango.