tangoessence

Introduction to Tango 

First lesson FREE

Mondays

 6:30pm Tango I

The Basics

no partner required - start on the right foot

this class prepares you for both styles of tango

Traditional Salon Villa Urquiza style

watch video http://youtu.be/s173f0zK8Mo

7:30pm Tango IIl

Int/adv elements and musical variations

February: Milonga intensive

 sacadas, little jumps and soltadas

1/2 hr practica after class

Waltz and Milonga taught in level II - III

Dancing to alternative music level III only

Cost: 15.00 per class or  4 classes 45.00 ppd

take two on same day for 24.00

Dancefor2 7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

Milonguero Style Tango

watch video: http://youtu.be/gzjHZOZ0UpY

Mondays

7:30 pm Milonguero IV

Advance elements , musical interpretation and improvisation

February topic: Exploring "Tete's" Waltz technique

must have taken Milonguero III or have instructor approval to particiapte

Cost: 15.00- Includes free practica after class 9:00-10:00pm

 Wednesdays

6:30pm Milonguero II 

 Fundamental elements and musicality

Must know salon tango to participate or taken Tango I

7:30pm Milonguero III -int elements , musical variations and improvisation

Must have taken Milonguero II to participate

1/2 hr practica after class

Waltz and Milonga taught in level II - III- IV

Cost: 15.00 per class

 take two in same day 20.00

Private instruction Beginner Special

 First Private lesson 45.00

619-583-8178

Ladies monthly technique workshops with Linda 

"Do the extra work, be the best follower you can be

Enhance your tango training regardless of who you are taking lessons with

Ladies monthly workshop gives you the opportunity to do some extra work by yourself to focus on the details that make all movements better.

You will get personal attention and instant feedback by me "

Check workshop page for this month's topic and date

Monthly Chamuyo

Tango discussion

First Monday of the month

7:30pm-Dancefor2

March topic:

Tango humor

Everybody welcomed

Strictly Social Tango

 Tango salon is defined as Argentine tango danced in a social context. There are two main styles with the vocabulary and technique for proper execution on the social dance floor; by proper I mean easy to keep along line of dance and save to execute on a crowded dance floor.
   I choose to teach strictly social tango with a close embrace, with emphasis on connection and musicality. I was personally drawn to tango by the music and the beauty of two bodies moving in harmony.  The freedom to surrender in somebody else's arms and yet feel this immense power of self expression is to me what makes Tango so special for both partners. I think I can speak for the leaders  because I lead also.
    I teach both the Milonguero and Salon Tango(Villa Urquiza) and encourage my students, specially the ladies to learn both. As followers we must be prepared to dance with any type of dancer and dance well in order to have more dances at local milongas or anywhere we might travel to. A man can choose one style since he is the leader and choreographer of his own dance. Regardless of style what is universal in tango is the music and the expectation of connection. Social tango gives us the opportunity to experience this state of bliss, it does not happen with every tango but when it does, that's when you say "this is why  I dance Tango". by Linda Garwood

Milonguero Style Tango

This  style is danced chest to chest with an embrace that never opens. The style of choice in the crowded dance floors of Buenos Aires.

Traditional Salon Villa Urquiza Style

This style is danced open on the left side and dancers may open and close embrace as they execute some of  the figures or elements 

for a complete description of tango styles visit:

www.tejastango.com