Argentine Tango Workshop: Milonga and Vals

Sunday 27th November 2011, 3pm - 7pm.

Introduction

The aim of this double workshop is to get you started with Milonga and Vals; by the end of each workshop you should be able to dance socially in both of these styles.

  • Recognise and dance to the specific music for each dance style
  • Dance to the specific music
  • Create and adapt steps, specifically useful for each style of dancing.

The Schedule

Time Workshop Topics
3pm - 5pm Milonga Introducing Milonga music (underlying habanera beat)
Demonstrating Milonga style dancing and emphasis, including traspie movements
Introducing / adapting steps for Milonga dancing.
5pm - 7pm Vals Introducing Vals music (underlying waltz beat)
Demonstrating and practicing Vals dance styles, including stepping on the "3"
Introducing / adapting steps for Vals dancing.

Venue, price and booking

Venue

Fitness First (dance studio), 172-176 High Street, Berkhamsted. (Map).

This dance studio is ideal for learning, as it has air-conditioning, a high-quality sprung wooden floor, a good sound system and a full-length mirror.

Price

  • One workshop: £15pp / £25 per couple
  • Both workshops: £25 pp / £40 per couple

Booking

To reserve a place on one or more workshops, please contact David Bailey: Call 07767 784238 or email dance@learningtango.com