Unleash Your Inner Tango Star: Embrace the Passion & Ignite Your Tango Spirit in 10 Classes! ✨

No prior dance experience required!

Calling all dreamers and dancers! Are you ready to unleash your inner tango star this summer? Our beginner-friendly program creates an unforgettable summer experience, teaching you the essential embrace, connection, and key tango steps in just 10 engaging classes.

Join the vibrant Boston tango community and discover the joy of movement and connection. All within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere, you'll:

  • Master the Tango: Conquer the foundation in 10 engaging weeks.

  • Unwind & Explore: Discover different genres of tango music.

  • Embrace the Community: Learn etiquette and experience the joy of connection on the dance floor.

  • Immerse Yourself: Enjoy exclusive community events:

    • Community Practice Session: Hone your skills with local tango dancers.

    • Real Tango Party: Experience the magic of a local milonga (tango dance party)!

Bonus: Gain confidence, improve coordination, reduce stress, and make friends!

Perfect for: Singles & couples, anyone seeking fun & new experiences.

UNDERSTANDING THE PRICE

  • $260/person - eight 90-min classes and two field trips

  • $40/person - single 90-min class

Here is how we designed the price. The course consists of 10 sessions (8 classes and 2 field trips) - you can pay for the entire course - $260 or take the lessons at a drop-in rate - $40/lesson.

If you were to resign from field trips and take only 8 lessons iat drop-in rate - you would end up paying $320, which means the whole course offers a $80 discount - the equivalent of ~2 free lessons. Plus you are getting 2 filed trips (practica 3 hrs and Milonga 5 hrs guided by your instructors). Paying class by class is only worth it if you were to miss 2 or more lessons and both field trips. Otherwise, it is still cheaper to simply pay for the whole course. There is no option to make up for the classes you missed - but money-wise, you are still getting the better deal.

What will you learn

SYLLABUS

Lesson 1 - 07/11
Essence of walk - the center of mass (COM), shifting COM, walk in balance, walking in beat.  Introduction of the 6 tango positions, weight shift, and baldoza.
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Lesson 2 - 07/18
Fundamentals of communication - connection, types of embrace, walking with partners.
Baldoza in different embraces. Outside partner left and right. Baldoza modifications.
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Lesson 3 - 07/25
Role and Responsibilities - the concept of leading and following, creating a partnership between two independent minds. Improvising with Balodza and modifications.
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Lesson 4 - 08/01
Navigation - orientation on the dance floor, navigating at 45 degrees, flowing with other couples. Basic to the cross in close embrace. Introduction of practica, cabeceo, and mirada.
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Lessons 5 - 08/04, 3-6 pm Practica at Q Ballroom.
Field Trip. Boston Sunday Practica - get introduced to the idea of Practica - meeting members of the tango community.
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Lesson 6 - 08/08 
Debrief of practica - Q&A.
Torsion and Pivot - definition of torsion, creating torsion, definition of pivot, executing pivot. Change of orientation. Ochos forward and back. Basic to the cross to forward ochos. Baldoza to back ochos. 
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Lesson 7 - 08/15
System and Position - parallel vs crossed systems, open vs closed positions.
Cross system. Combination - ochos, parada, sandwich, crossover.
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Lesson 8 - 08/22 
Social Aspects - practica vs milonga, initiating cabeceo/mirada, accepting vs rejecting with respect. Introduce milonga, review navigation - 45 & 90 degrees. Baldosa 1, 2 + back ochos - and flow of the dance floor - various tracks.
(If time allows) Concept of Medialuna to the left in a parallel system. Transition to back ochos to connect with other known combinations. 
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Lessons 9 - 08/23 7:30 pm - 12:30 am Milonga at Dance Union.
Field Trip. Milonga Vida Mia - experiencing a real Tango party. Dress up for the occasion, observe and practice Tango Codigos.
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Lesson 10 - 08/29
Debrief of milonga - Q&A
Music and genres - tango, vals, and milonga. Identifying each type of music, accent of beat, and rhythm. Review. Improvisation. Putting everything together.
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