Argentine Tango is a dance of improvisation between a lead and a follow. There is no basic set pattern - only a set of guidelines setting it apart from other dances.
ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES
~Tuesdays~
Argentine Tango - Level 1
Day / Time:
- Tuesdays 7:20PM - 8:20PM (Feb 7 - 28)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student(with ID) - $48/$90/$40 (4 Class Series)
** Includes Free Practicas (held on Thursdays)
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who have no dance experience - the pure beginner. We cover: Posture, Cadencias (Weight Transfer), Pivoting, Embrace (Connection to your partner), How to Lead/Follow, Caminada (Walking), Ochos, Paradas, Mordidas, and simple turns .
Next Start/End Dates:
Jan 10 - Jan 31, 2012
Feb 7 - Feb 28, 2012
Argentine Tango - Level 2
Day / Time:
- Tuesdays 8:20PM - 9:20PM (Feb 7 - 28)
Please arrive 5-10 min before class & please no outdoor nor rubber sole shoes on studio floor - Thanks!
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student(with ID) - $48/$90/$40 (4 Class Series)
** Includes Free Practicas (held on Thursdays)
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who know the basics (at least 1 month experience). Every class contains a review of the previous days' material and is combined to form a mini sequence. Every 4-Day series is different.
Next Start Dates:
Feb 7 - Feb 28, 2012
Argentine Tango - Level 3
Day / Time:
- Tuesdays 8:20PM - 9:20PM (Feb 7 - 28)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student(with ID) - $48/$90/$40 (4 Class Series)
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who are fluent with the basics (at least more than 6 months experience) and are looking for a challenge. Every class contains a review of the previous days' material and is combined to form a mini sequence. Every 4-Day series is different.
Next Start/End Dates:
TBA
~Thursdays~
Argentine Tango - Level 1
Day / Time:
- Thursdays 7:20PM - 8:20PM (Feb 2 - 23, 2012)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student(with ID) - $48/$90/$40 (4 Class Series)
** Includes Free Practicas (held on Thursdays)
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who have no dance experience - the pure beginner. We cover: Posture, Cadencias (Weight Transfer), Pivoting, Embrace (Connection to your partner), How to Lead/Follow, Caminada (Walking), Ochos, Paradas, Mordidas, and simple turns .
Next Start/End Dates:
TBA
~ Fridays ~
Argentine Tango: For Pure Beginners
Day / Time:
- Fridays 7:30pm-8:45pm (Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2012)
Location:
Prices:
Course Description:
Designed for the pure beginner. Posture, Embrace, Lead/Follow concepts, Basic movement, Basic Turn, Rock Step Turn, Ochos, Paradas, and Mordidas. No Partner Required!
Next Start Dates:
Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2012
~ Sundays (Victoria Only) ~
Argentine Tango - Level 1
Day / Time:
- Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm (Jan 8 - Feb 12, 2012)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student - $60/$120/$45 (6 Class Series - 6hrs)
- Single/Couple/Student - $12/$24/$9 (Drop-in - 1hr)
- Promotion: 50% off 1st class for first-time drop-ins
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who have no dance experience - the pure beginner. We cover: Posture, Cadencias (Weight Transfer), Pivoting, Embrace (Connection to your partner), How to Lead/Follow, Caminada (Walking), Ochos, Paradas, Mordidas, and simple turns .
Next Start Dates:
TBA
Argentine Tango - Level 2
Day / Time:
- Sundays 2:00pm-3:10pm (Jan 8 - Feb 12, 2012)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student - $60/$120/$45 (6 Class Series - 7hrs)
- Single/Couple/Student - $12/$24/$9 (Drop-in - 1hr 10min)
- Promotion: 50% off 1st class for first-time drop-ins
Course Description:
This series is designed for those who know the basics (at least 1 month experience). Every class contains a review of the previous days' material and is combined to form a mini sequence. **Every 6-Day series is different. These classes are taught in conjunction with the Passion for Tango Society.
Next Start Dates:
TBA
Argentine & Nuevo Tango - Level 3
Day / Time:
- Sundays 3:15pm-4:25pm (Jan 8 - Feb 12, 2012)
Location:
Prices:
- Single/Couple/Student - $60/$120/$45 (6 Class Series - 7hrs)
- Single/Couple/Student - $12/$24/$9 (Drop-in - 1hr 10min)
- Promotion: 50% off 1st class for first-time drop-ins
Course Description:
Tango Nuevo is a modern style of Argentine Tango. This class is a 6-part series is designed to fuse Nuevo Tango moves in with traditional Argentine Tango for use on the dance floor. Such moves as Soltadas and Colgadas will be taught along with Volcadas, Gaunchos, Sacadas, etc. This series is in conjunction with the Passion for Tango Society.
This series will cover ~ 2 topics/subjects per class with a high focus on technique and review of the previous day's topic.
Next Start Dates:
TBA
ARGENTINE TANGO DANCES - MILONGAS & PRACTICAS
~Thursdays (Vancouver)~
Practica Moderna
Day / Time:
- Thursdays 8:20PM - 9:20PM (Feb 2, 9, 16, 23)
Location:
Prices:
- Students of Tango Moderna/All Others - FREE/$3 (1 hour)
Practica Description:
This practica is designed to give the opportunity to practice & try out new moves on an open dance floor - or just dance. Music is a mix of 90% Golden Age with 10% Nuevo Tango.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Private lessons are the best and fastest way to learn Argentine Tango. We, encourage everyone who wants to dance Tango well to arrange for private or semi private lessons. Advantages of private and semi-private lessons:
- Learn at your own pace
- Avoid creating bad habits before they become habits
- Dance with better dancers
- Improve rapidly
Location:
- Broadway Ballroom | 1050 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E6
Prices:
- Single/Couple - $65/$70 per hour
- Single/Couple - $60/$65 per hour* (with a min of 5 hours)
- Single/Couple - $55/$60 per hour* (with a min of 10 hours)
All applicable taxes and studio fees are already included into the price!
The time allotments of 5+ and/or 10+ hours are to be paid at the first session. Sessions can be divided up into 1 hour (or longer) sessions.