Beginner Series, Santa Cruz
6 Fridays,
Oct 4th - Nov 8th, 2024
UPDATE Location change ONLY for Oct 25th, Home Studio at: 2966 El Rancho Drive, Santa Cruz, CA.
No previous dance experience is required
Just show up. Partners typically rotate
Make friends from different backgrounds
Dress comfortably. Dance shoes are recommended
Syllabus
Embark on a captivating dance adventure with this series designed especially for beginners or individuals with little prior dance experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Argentine tango and unlock the secrets of this compelling dance. Combine your learning with a flow concept every week to add another dimension to your learning experience.
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
A milonga is a social gathering where people come to dance tango. It's a space where tango dancers of all levels meet to enjoy the music and the social aspects of the dance. Milongas typically follow a structured format, with songs played in sets called "tandas," and between each tanda, there’s a short musical break known as the "cortina," allowing dancers to change partners or take a break.
Alternate Friday evenings, 8:30 to 11:00 pm
Join us for West Side Milonga, hosted every other Friday at Raízes do Brasil. Our carefully curated music blends the modern energy of Nuevo and alternative tunes with timeless golden-age tango classics. Dancers of all levels are warmly invited to experience an evening of connection and artistry on the dance floor
Emily has dedicated her life to the training of working dogs for search + rescue, human remains detection, and personal protection. She began dancing tango in 2012 and was immediately captivated by the intricacies and passion of the dance. Whether it’s through painting, construction, cooking, dancing or singing, Emily enjoys all-things creating.
Karn Verma
Karn Verma began dancing at age 7, inspired by Michael Jackson's Dangerous album, later expanding to Salsa, Bachata, and over a dozen dance forms. His passion for Argentine tango took root in 2015, deepened by learning with artists like Pablo Verón in Buenos Aires and Rome. He’s also been inspired by U.S. Argentine tango pioneer Richard Powers at Stanford, enriching his knowledge. A seasoned performer and teacher, Karn integrates meditation into his teaching, focusing on authenticity and connection. Through his school Feeling Flow, he promotes dance as a path to self-discovery and growth.
Read more testimonials here!
Last night, I sang your praises to Scott Gamble. In the 12 years I've been taking classes at FNW, you're the best instructor we have had in Argentine tango. It is a daunting, difficult, stylized dance, but you made it easy and fun to learn. In just two hours, you deftly and with appropriate pacing broke down the elements and showed us how to combine them into the basic steps. And voila we could dance!
Karn's approach to tango is deeply centered on fostering a connection and fluidity between partners, rather than flashy steps. He prioritizes the essence of tango dancing, emphasising connection above all else. If you resonate with this philosophy, Karn is the perfect instructor for you. Karn truly grasps the paramount importance of live music in his unwavering pursuit of preserving and teaching the tango culture. He stands as one of its foremost ambassadors in the Bay Area.
6 Fridays, Oct 4 - Nov 8th
Classes
Foundations I..........7:15-8:30pm
Practica......................8:30-9:00pm
Westside Milonga
Milonga...................8:30-11:00p
(alternate weeks)
Ocean vibes at Raizes do Brasil dance studio
UPDATE Location change ONLY for Oct 25th, Home Studio at: 2966 El Rancho Drive, Santa Cruz, CA.
Doors open 15 minutes before class.
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