Master essential tango foundations in just eight intensive hours spread across a weekend. Immerse yourself in fundamental techniques, signature movements, rhythmic elements, composition structures, partner communication, physical mechanics, and floor navigation. This program suits absolute beginners, dancers refreshing their foundation knowledge, or performers from other styles ready to transition into tango rapidly and comprehensively. Expect substantial practice opportunities, personalized feedback on your technique, and chances to connect with other dancers as you build solid skills.
Taught by Sergio Segura, founder and director of Strictly Tango NYC.
Tango Essentials Curriculum Overview:
- Building Strong Foundations: Alignment, embrace mechanics, foot positioning, and understanding tango rhythm.
- Five Connection Principles: Identifying and utilizing essential connection points in tango partnership.
- Fundamental Movement Vocabulary: Learning and executing core tango figures and technical elements.
- Cultural and Historical Context: Understanding tango's significance, traditions, and artistic heritage.
- Improvisation and Design: Learning to create dancing using established patterns and spontaneous choices.
- Floor Movement and Dance Courtesy: Developing graceful movement habits and respecting tango social traditions.
- Partner Communication Fundamentals: Essential principles for effective leading and responsive following.
- Basic Patterns and Movement Combinations: Working with fundamental sequences and traditional tango foundations.
- Personal Expression and Movement Quality: Developing individual style and distinctive artistic interpretation.
Timing:
- Eight hours total across Saturday and Sunday, meeting from 3 to 7 PM each day with a break for refreshments and socializing.
Class Size and Participation:
- Limited enrollment of four leaders and four followers.
- No partner required; participants of any gender may choose either role.
Meeting Location:
- Harlem Studio: Corner of 123rd Street and 8th Avenue.
Included Bonus:
- Every participant receives a $50 credit for future classes at our school, including group sessions, individual lessons, or additional bootcamps.
- Credits expire two months after your bootcamp completion date.
How to Secure Your Spot:
Refund Guidelines:
- Full refund available for cancellations submitted seventy-two hours ahead of class.
- Fifty percent refund for cancellations made forty-eight hours before the start.
- No refund for cancellations within forty-eight hours, though a fifty percent credit toward future group classes at our Penn Station studio is available.
Perfect For:
This course serves dancers seeking structured, foundational tango training. It welcomes:
- Dancers seeking mastery of a sophisticated, challenging art form.
- Experienced dancers from other traditions, including salsa, ballroom, bachata, classical ballet, or contemporary dance, aiming to develop tango competency efficiently.
- Individuals with existing body awareness from sports participation, theater training, or yoga practice who want to explore dance partnership.
- Starting dancers and those refreshing basics, wanting to strengthen fundamental understanding.
- Learners with diverse learning styles and strengths, including visual, kinesthetic, musical, mathematical, spatial, and interpersonal intelligence.
Inquiries via SMS or WhatsApp: 917-373-7446
School Notes: In the event that the school asks for proof of purchase, simply show your CourseHorse confirmation email at check-in to be granted entry into the class.
