Syllabus - Tango Foundations I

You'll acquire the essentials of lead and follow roles, refine posture, connection, and balance. Dive into practice & basic embrace and holds, while learning the art of the Tango walk, basic rhythm, and fundamental elements like the rock-step, line-of-dance, navigation, and graceful rotation.

Flow concept: Amor Fati

Unlock the elegance of the renowned tango cross, executed in 7 or 8 steps. Enhance your skills with floor craft techniques and the art of crafting patterns. Here you will begin to familiarize yourself with this iconic dance.

Flow concept: Stages in Learning

Delve into the realm of Ochos, derived from the Spanish word for "eight," encompassing Forward Ochos, Back Ochos, and Alterations. Acquire valuable insight into their seamless integration with preceding steps and their dynamic interplay within the dance. The illustrated image showcases Backward Ochos.

Flow concept: Connection

Explore the fundamental aspects of the Giro, pronounced "hee-ro," and occasionally referred to as the Molinete. Engage in exercises and dedicated practice, seamlessly integrating it with Ochos and the Cross.

Flow Concept: Body-mind

Discover the enchanting Ocho Cortado, often referred to as the Cut Ocho. Learn how to enter and exit this movement, and explore its seamless integration with other steps. Familiarize yourself with the closing position through the provided illustration.

Flow Concept: Trust Emergence

Explore the elegance of Boleos, executed as illustrated. Uncover embellishments for both leaders and followers, and seamlessly integrate them with other dance elements. Enhance your repertoire with the captivating beauty of Boleos in our class

Flow Concept: Integration