Tango Classes - Beginners

About this course

The course introduces Argentine Tango through partner connection, musicality and the dynamics of the music. Participants work on posture, the close embrace and a stable tango frame, while learning how leaders communicate movement through body position, hands and timing and how followers respond to those signals. Core material includes the basic walk, changes of weight, forward and backward ochos, calesitas and media luna, or half giros. The course also explores how simple steps can be combined into articulated sequences with decoration and embellishment.

What you'll learn

• Improve posture and maintain a tango frame using the close embrace
• Recognise and communicate movement through leading and following
• Perform the basic walk, changes of weight, forward and backward ochos, calesitas and media luna
• Match movement to tango rhythm, musicality and dynamics
• Combine basic steps into articulated sequences with decoration and embellishment

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners and learners with little previous tango experience, including those who have taken a few classes. Participants work in partnership, with roles that can be taken by anyone, and do not need to bring a partner.

• Suitable for learners with little or no tango experience
• No partner is needed to attend
• Learners may work as either a leader or a follower

Before you go

• Wear smooth-soled shoes or heels.