Unleash your inner tango star: Embrace the Passion and Ignite Your Tango Spirit in 10 Classes.
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Calling all dreamers and dancers. Are you ready to unleash your inner tango star this summer? Our beginner-friendly program creates an unforgettable summer experience, teaching you the essential embrace, connection, and key tango steps in just 10 engaging classes.
Join the vibrant Boston tango community and discover the joy of movement and connection. All within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere, you'll:
Bonus: Gain confidence, improve coordination, reduce stress, and make friends!
Perfect for: Singles & couples, anyone seeking fun & new experiences.
What will you learn
Lesson 1
Essence of walk - the center of mass (COM), shifting COM, walk in balance, walking in beat. Introduction of the 6 tango positions, weight shift, and baldoza
Lesson 2
Fundamentals of communication - connection, types of embrace, walking with partners.
Baldoza in different embraces. Outside partner left and right. Baldoza modifications.
Lesson 3
Role and Responsibilities - the concept of leading and following, creating a partnership between two independent minds. Improvising with Balodza and modifications.
Lesson 4
Navigation - orientation on the dance floor, navigating at 45 degrees, flowing with other couples. Basic to the cross in close embrace. Introduction of practica, cabeceo, and mirada.
Lessons 5 08/04, 3-6 pm Practica at Q Ballroom.
Field Trip. Boston Sunday Practica - get introduced to the idea of Practica - meeting members of the tango community.
Lesson 6 Debrief of practica - Q&A.
Torsion and Pivot - definition of torsion, creating torsion, definition of pivot, executing pivot. Change of orientation. Ochos forward and back. Basic to the cross to forward ochos. Baldoza to back ochos.
Lesson 7
System and Position - parallel vs crossed systems, open vs closed positions.
Cross system. Combination - ochos, parada, sandwich, crossover.
Lesson 8
Social Aspects - practica vs milonga, initiating cabeceo/mirada, accepting vs rejecting with respect. Introduce milonga, review navigation - 45 & 90 degrees. Baldosa 1, 2 + back ochos - and flow of the dance floor - various tracks.
(If time allows) Concept of Medialuna to the left in a parallel system. Transition to back ochos to connect with other known combinations.
Lessons 9 08/23 7:30 pm - 12:30 am Milonga at Dance Union.
Field Trip. Milonga Vida Mia - experiencing a real Tango party. Dress up for the occasion, observe and practice Tango Codigos.
Lesson 10 Debrief of milonga - Q&A
Music and genres - tango, vals, and milonga. Identifying each type of music, accent of beat, and rhythm. Review. Improvisation. Putting everything together.
Notes:
No prior dance experience required!
Two field trips included:
No refunds.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Ultimate Tango offers well-structured Argentine Tango lessons in Boston, MA. They focus on developing a true understanding of Tango as a philosophy and way of comprehending the world, offering lessons at different levels and workshops for more specialized topics.
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