We will study the correct alignment of the body and its relation with balance, posture and the weight s transfer.

Pre-requisite:
A few years of experience with close embrace and/or turns is suggested. At a minimum the student must understand close-embrace ochos, the ocho cortado, and half turns to the right or left. Remember this is a master class - the pace will be fast and the concepts deep.

a new look at familiar structures giving flavorful options from crosses, turns, ocho cortados, back ochos. We intend to address surprises for leaders and followers. This class is intended for dancers with a strong command of these basic materials who are ready to add variety, flavor, and surprise to their dance.

Comment créer et guider des figures comprenant jeux de bras (changements d'abrazo) et des soltadas (quitter l'abrazo). Une structure sera enseigné à la fin du cours.

Musicality is a subjective matter. However, at times, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start when dealing with the music. Which 'elements' should I articulate? In this class, we will explore some possibilities and help you hone your skills in deciding for yourself.

The purpose of this class it to increase the sensory-awarness of the body, its range of movement and its relation with the space and a partner

tasty ganchos for the connoisseur. You should be familiar with garden variety wraps and ganchos, have a well developed sense of access and connection with the followers free leg. We'll focus on material for social dancers.

In this class we push the idea of dancing off axis to the limit by expanding off axis vocabulary. Volcadas or Colgadas, we make them really hard and beautiful.

beyond the nine sacadas of the molinette....we'll look at the concept and options for followers sacadas, 4th sacadas, and sacadas that change the embrace. We will present an expansive set of options, but also some practical applications that feel nice and work with a wide range of partners. Students should have a strong facility with sacadas in open and close embrace.

Pre-requisite:
Students should have a very strong understanding of the open structure of the dance and have the ability to develop some spiral torsion & release in their bodies (via ochos, boleos, etc). Three or more years of experience using the pre-requisite material is recommended.

All the secrets to master this dance as a follower and enjoy it from the heels!

Close embrace turns with inherent musicality. the five essential steps needed to be an amazing dancer.

The best dancers in Bs. As. regularly meet to exchange ideas. In this class, we will share some of the newest things currently being explored in the mecca of tango. Direct from Argentina to you!

The linear vs circular sacada class is all about different dynamics created by different types of sacadas. So a circular sacada is something that adds to the direction and momentum of the turn and a linear sacada changes the direction!

Indisputably boleos are one of the most fun, yet highly technical movements in tango. Come learn some secrets of the trade, as well as explore some unique options with the music.

Think Hurricane Spins, Danger Tilts, Two-Foot Constructions, and much, much more... Enter this class at your own risk and please come with a few years of experience playing with Colgadas.

Essential technique for effective communication of playful,fun rhythmic steps on crowded floors.

If you think you can handle the rhythmic intensity of this class come join us. At a minimum, please be able to change weight rapidly and comfortably. Furthermore, both followers and leaders must be able to hear, and move to, the rhythmic variations in different orchestras (i.e. Demare, Triolo, Biagi, etc).

Having a strong command over the music allows a dancer to provide contrast in the dance, therefore providing variety. In this class, we will provide you with the tools necessary for recognizing asymmetrical rhythms as well as simple elements you can use to bring them to life.

Musical applications for boloes, ganchos, volcadas, etc....building an expressive collaboration around the followers free leg. This class will focus on interpreting music through advanced vocabulary which means students should be comfortable with these elements. We will add some interesting variations, if the time and level of the class allow.

Boleos en colgada. Chicho stuff mostley. Just boleos and ganchos with one arm holding each other.

Through sequewnces we will study the nature of these elements and diferent ways of conecting them

Over-roasted ganchos... Not normal ganchos, more difficult, harder to reach positions.

surprising and unexpected cortes (cuts).