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INTERMEDIATE TANGO CLASSES

SUNDAYS 2:30 - 4pm
REGISTER HERE!
(SINGLE CLASS REGISTRATION - HERE)
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Deconstructing giros is the essence of Intermediate courses. Once the couple can turn, they really start dancing. Therefore… mastering the giro is the key to making your tango fluent. Once you know the giro, you can take your tango shoes wherever you go. You are ready to dance the tango around the world.

PLEASE NOTE: The Intermediate level consists of 3 series that keep rotating. You can take the series in any order. It is important though that you take them all.

LOCATION

All classes are held at 349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148.

For those driving - plenty of FREE parking is available on the left side of the building.
For those using public transportation - 2 min walk from Oak Grove Orange Line stop.

 

INTERMEDIATE ARGENTINE TANGO COURSE

WHAT’s IN
Intermediate?

What is the difference between molinete and giro? The words are often used interchangeably as though they mean the same thing. And essentially they do…, but…

 
 
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Molinete / code of tango

We most often call ‘molinete’ (‘windmill’ in translation) a repetitive sequence of steps usually executed by Followers around the Leader. The sequence goes: forward – side – back – side - (and again) – forward – side – back – side, etc.

Giro is a tango turn where the Follower (usually) travels around the Leader, who is also turning but essentially becomes the center of the turn. The giro can happen in place (affixed axes) or allow the couple to travel (traveling axes).

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Enter at any point

Because of the repetitiveness of this sequence, it can really be started at any point and continued onward. READ MORE

Start with forward step: forward–side–back–side–forward – etc. Start with side step: side–back–side–forward–side–etc. Start with the back step: back–side–forward–side–back–etc. Start with side step: side–forward–side–back–side–etc.

It also does not have to be danced around the partner to be still called molinete.

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Pattern versatility

We can find the molinete sequence in ‘Cambio de frente’ (change of fronts), Cadenas, alterations, medialuna, and of course, the giro.

As we already learn by observing the versatility of the molinete sequence, giro can be started from forward cross (or forward ocho), from the back cross (or back ocho), or even from an open step.

Giro can be danced in both parallel and cross systems. Giro comes in many shapes: triangle, square, rhomboid, or octagonal. Medialuna (half-moon) can also be considered part of the giro.

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Our method

The material is precisely organized to allow maximum progress.

PLEASE NOTE: The levels are fluid. They are simply checkpoints. We will push you up if you don’t belong to this level. You don’t even have to ask. We are paying attention.

INTERMEDIATE ARGENTINE TANGO COURSE

What WILL
YOU Learn

The intermediate level consists of 3 series that keep rotating. You can start at any moment and take the series in any order. It is important though that you take them all.

SERIES 4

Mastering Giros: Technique, Timing, and Creative Exchange

(An in-depth exploration for both leaders and followers)

Main focus:
Giros for leaders and giros exchange

Unlock the secrets of elegant rotation in this focused workshop dedicated to giros and molinete technique. Whether you're leading or following, you'll deepen your understanding of how to build dynamic, musical, and connected turns while exploring creative exchanges between partners.

✨ Giros for Leaders & the Art of Exchange
Develop your skills as a leader through molinete with calecita variations - learning how to maintain precision while offering playful space for your partner. We'll also explore shared giros, where the turn becomes a mutual dance rather than a one-sided structure.

✨ Sacadas within Giros
Learn how to seamlessly integrate sacadas into the circular movement, both as a leader and a follower. Discover how to invite or execute these elements without disrupting the flow, and how to use them to create powerful visual and dynamic contrast.

Additional elements:

✨ Inside/Outside Trajectories
Deepen your technical awareness by exploring the geometry of the giro - understand the difference between inside and outside paths, and how each choice influences connection, balance, and musical expression.

✨ Timing & Speed Control
We’ll break down what’s led and what isn’t in the molinete, and explore how to clearly communicate changes in timing, acceleration, or deceleration - essential tools for musical interpretation and connection.

✨ Creative Changes of Direction
Transform your dance with purposeful changes of direction. Learn how and when to use them to surprise, reset, or enhance your partner’s movement without breaking flow or comfort.

SERIES 1

Giro in parallel and cross systems

JAN 5, 12, 19, 26
FEB 2, 9, 16, 23

Main focus:
giros in parallel and cross systems

* Separation/isolation of movement in the upper and lower body.

*Continuity of rotation and torsion in the lead and follow.

*Basic giro to the left and to the right in parallel and cross system from the back cross.

*Principles of parallel and cross-system while turning.

READ MORE HERE

Additional elements:
sacada and patada

*Possible shapes of giro – evolution. Octagonal: 8-steps giro, Square: giro with pivoting, Triangle: giro with weight change.

*Combining old-fashion milonguero style giros and modern tango nuevo, open embrace giros.

*Giro with sacada on the open step.

*Giro with patada.

*Understand the nfluence of the leader’s axis during giro.

*Cadencia of the molinete steps.

SERIES 2

Giros from the forward cross
and the back cross

MARCH & APRIL

PLEASE NOTE this class is held at
349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148

Main focus:
entry from forward and back cross

*Sensation of circularity in the lead and follow.

*‘Same front’ – upper-body torsions.

*How to accommodate and accompany your partner.

*Opposition in a flat plane with focus on a forward step and on a back step.

*Curving the opposition (open / side step, forward / back cross).

*Sensation during open versus cross movement.

Additional elements:
parada, sandwich, mordida, barrida

*Giro in cross system (4:4 – each step accompanied) from back and forward crosses.

*Changing direction of giro.

*Concept of Parada (stop).

*Sandwich.

*Mordida / syncopated step.

*Basics of barrida and arrastre.

*Bicycle and Hamaca – control of axis.

SERIES 3

Giros with affixed and traveling axis

MAY & JUNE

Main focus:
affixed and traveling axis in giros

*Basic alterations of giro.

*Curving alterations.

*Medialuna.

*Giro with traveling axis with planeo.

*Giro with the affixed axis with lapiz and reversed lapiz

Additional elements:
enrosque, lapiz, dibujo

*Mastering your free leg actions: dibujo.

*Giro with dibujo.

*Combining affixed axis giros with traveling axis giro.

*Basics of enrosque.

PRICING

In-Person Course

$199 / per person \ 8 90-min classes

AFTER INTERMEDIATE ARGENTINE TANGO COURSE

HOW WILL
YOU LOOK?

Intermediate students improvising after completing 3 series of Intermediate Argentine Tango course.