Classes

Come and have fun dancing Argentine Tango with us. You will learn the smooth, gorgeous and elegant movements of the Tango.

Easy to follow, our classes are for those who want to feel the Emotion, the Musicality and the Romanticism that makes the Tango a unique experience.

TANGO FUNDAMENTALS CLASS:

Welcome to the magic experience of tango. This is the beginning of your road to become a great tango dancer. That's good news, since tango is a dance you can enjoy in every country of the world. It is an amazing way to meet new people, share wonderful moments with your sweetheart and also according to a new research study from McGill University in Montreal, Argentine Tango improves your health and brain functions.

But, let's say this is the first time you decide to take dance lessons or you believe you have two left feet or perhaps tango is a dance you always admired but haven't tried yet. Then, this class is right for you !

Every week you will learn exercices in balance, coordination, body posture, tango walking, lead and follow communication, musicality and navigation on the dance floor. These are essential concepts you need to know to have a lot of fun and stay confident each time you dance the tango.

Because we know how you feel when you begin, we will help you to feel good.

So...you think you can dance? We believe that everybody can dance and of course, you too ! What you need is our expert training, a nurturing environment and your desire and commitment to become the dancer you want to be. We know many students who didn't think they could do it and today you can't stop them from dancing. Be aware, this may happen to you !

When we dance tango we become in a certain way one human being with four legs...and yes, it is true, it takes two to tango ! This is the reason why we teach you to move feeling not just your body but to extend your sensitivity to include your partner. Then, the magic happens ! As a gentlemen you will experience the great pleasure of leading and as a lady please get prepared for the exquisite joy of following.

Our experience tells us that everybody has their own pace to learn. Therefore, you may stay in the fundamentals class for as long as you need or at least for a period of eight (8) weeks.

Congratulations on your decision to spice up your life with this sensual dance !

Dancing is one of the most beautiful experiences we can have as human beings. Go for it and enjoy it.

BEGINNERS CLASSES:

You have taken our fundamentals class and now is time to move a step up.

Actually in this class you will learn many new steps.

Now, you have a solid foundation that will let you explore more movement possibilities and variations to your dance.

In the beginners class you will learn the following steps:

1. Walking in open and close embrace.

2. Moving in parallel and crossed system.

3. The cross (la cruzada).

4. Forward and backward eight figures (ocho hacia adelante y para atras).

5. Molinetes (little windmill).

6. Basic tango figures.

You may stay in the beginners class for as long as you need or at least for a period of six (6) months.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:

So...you have studied in our beginners class for a reasonable time and you want to move to the next level, become an outstanding tango dancer and learn even more? Then, join us in this class too! We will teach you the subtleness of the this dance and amazing patterns that make the tango so divine.

In the intermediate class you will learn the three rhythms of tango:

1. Tango

2. Vals (waltz)

3. Milonga

And also very creative combinations of the following steps:

1. Ganchos

2. Boleos

3. Barridas

4. Sacadas

5. Llevadas

6. Volcadas

7. Colgadas

8. Giros

9. Cadenas

10. Paradas

CHOREOGRAPHY CLASS FOR STUDENT SHOWCASE 2007:

We are beginning this new and exciting class as an opportunity for those who have been dancing and immersing themselves in tango for a reasonable time, to be able to show their tango skills to the community at the end of the year student showcase.

In this class, we will create tango choreographies using the steps that we have been teaching at the intermediate class (attending the intermediate class is required to participate in this event).

To particpate, you will be invited by us or if you believe you are qualified for this class and we forgot to ask you, please talk with us about it. Of course, you don't need to be "perfect" to be part of it, you just need to be serious about your training.

We know that there are different levels of experience in our classes so the choreography will be tailor made for your level. We strongly believe that this training will improve tremendously your dancing and we can't wait to see the results !

Everyone will be paired up to have equal amount of men and women. If you have a regular partner, that's great and you can keep it for this class. If you don't, we will find you one during the training.

This class will begin on Thursday July 19th through December 2007 when the showcase will be held.

You must be registered in this class from July 10th until August 16th, 2007.

Please view the times and dates of all the classes we teach in the following cities: Sausalito, San Rafael and Santa Rosa.

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This is a photo slideshow of the Tango students in our classes.