The first "Day of Tango" was a roaring success - lots of attendees, a whole load of positive feedback, and I think we all had a great time.

So, we're doing another one!

Some pictures from the last event:

Day Of Tango - Introduction

The general "DoT" concept is a full day of Tango tuition, with two sets of workshops (running in two rooms), in a dedicated dance centre in Berkhamsted, catering for all levels of Tango dancer.

The Schedule caters for dancers from the very beginner to the intermediate Tango dancer. Pick one workshop, or all 4 - if you have the stamina... Alternatively, you can pick and choose the workshops that you'd like to attend.

  • New To Tango?
    If you've never done any Argentine Tango before, we recommend you take the "Tango in a Day" programme - aiming to kickstart you in Argentine Tango from novice to confident social dancer, in a single day of intensive learning, following the LearningTango syllabus.
  • Want to add style to your dancing?
    If you're comfortable with the basics of Argentine Tango, and want to develop your dancing more fully, then we recommend you take one or more of the Improvers and Intermediates workshops, allowing you to pick workshops specifically for the style and technique you're interested in.

The Schedule

"Tango In A Day" : Studio 3 (David and Ann) Improvers and Intermediates: Theatre Space (Nick and Krissy)
11:15am - 12:15pm Workshop 1a: Tango Basics:
Posture, embrace, lead-and-follow.
Dancing in connection with your partner. 		Workshop 1b: Ochos Cortado variations
Explores the ocho cortado ("cut ocho") sequence.
Introduces variations of these sequences.
12:30pm - 1:30pm Workshop 2a: Salon Tango
Dancing "Salon" style, in close embrace
Using core Salon steps to navigate and dance. 		Workshop 2b: Colgadas with Pasadas
An exploration of using colgada off-axis movements.
Using "step over" pasadas with colgadas.
1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch Lunch
2:45pm - 3:45pm Workshop 3a: Tango Nuevo
Pivot-based movements in an open embrace.
Forwards and back ochos, giros and media lunas. 		Workshop 3b: Milonga
Milonga style dancing, focussing on "traspie" rhythm.
4pm - 5pm Workshop 4a: Tango Musicality (Introduction)
How to add style and musicality to your tango dancing.
Musicality in both salon and nuevo styles. 		Workshop 4b: Tango Musicality (Extended)
Extending and enhancing musical interpretation in Tango.

Note: snacks and refreshments will be provided during the day, but please make your own lunch arrangements.

Hope to see you there!

The venue

The Espinosa Chute Centre is a fully-equipped dance centre, based in Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted.

The venue has several dedicated dance studios, and is an ideal venue for learning.

Location: Espinosa Centre, Audley House, North Bridge Rd, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 1EH (Map and directions)

More details: Espinosa Chute Centre website

Teachers

The Day of Tango is being run as a joint event by LearningTango and Tango Victoria.

Teachers for the day are David & Ann, and Nick & Krissy.

Cost and Booking

  • 1 workshop: £12 pp / £20 per couple
  • 2 workshops: £20 pp / £36 per couple
  • 3 workshops: £27 pp / £48 per couple
  • Full day - all 4 workshops: £36 pp / £56 per couple

Booking

To reserve a place on one or more workshops, please contact either: