Argentine Tango Foundations Workshop: Sunday 8th May 2011, 4pm - 6:30pm

Introduction

This is a 2-hour workshop, with a further 30 minutes of additional Tango freestyle and practice time. The aim of this workshop is to introduce you to the rich, exciting and intimate dance style of Argentine Tango. It will show you how to dance Tango, with some technique and tips to help you dance smoothly and stylishly.

This workshop is available for all levels of dancer - you don't have to be an experienced dancer to learn Tango.

Workshop details

Date: Sunday 8th May 2011

Time: 4pm - 6:30pm

Location: Berkhamsted Town Hall, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3AP


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Cost: £20 per person - includes free entry to Ceroc Berkhamsted in the evening

Teachers and booking

Teacher: David Bailey.

Booking: to reserve a space, contact:

No need to pay in advance - pay on the door.

Syllabus

This covers the key principles of dancing Argentine Tango.

Technique covered:

  • Walking for women and men
  • Using open and close embrace
  • Dissociation
  • Pivotting

Steps covered:

  • Forwards / back steps
  • Sidesteps
  • Rocksteps
  • Transfers of weight
  • Forwards ochos
  • Backwards ochos
  • Giros