Thematic Topics
| F: Fundamentals (all levels) | CE: Close embrace (all levels) | V: Vals (improvers) |
| Overview: Fundamental technique for beginners and also more experienced dancers who wish to solidify partnering skills and the basics. Gain an appreciation for musical rhythms and the improvisational nature of tango. This is highly recommended for ALL levels. | Overview: Discover invaluable technique for the special connection, subtlety and dynamics of close embrace and dancing within a shared axis; classic milonguero-style figures & variations. This is the most popular social form of tango in Buenos Aires, international festivals and experienced communities. This is highly recommended for people intending to take the Vals and Milonga packages. | Overview: The Vals is one of the most popular Tango music in the Tango community. Learn about syncopated triple-time walks and turns of the Argentine Tango Vals, explore rhythmic lyricism and grounding for turns. |
| M: Milonga (improvers) | A: Advanced Figures (intermediate/advanced) | |
| Overview: Dance milonga with little effort, and with the musicality of milonga lisa (simple milonga) or traspie (with characteristic double-time). Develop the technique for rapid and syncopated movement. | Explore the dynamics of shared axis movements and make full use of the dynamics in various Tango orchestras. |
Workshop Schedules
| Time/Date | 10/3 Saturday |
11/3 Sunday |
13/3 Tuesday |
15/3 Thursday |
17/3 Saturday |
18/3 Sunday |
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| 1:00pm~ 2:30pm |
F1: Core Essentials for Tango: What makes a Dance Great? |
CE1: 5 Secrets for Dancing Close |
V1: Vals syncopation 1 |
M1: Milonga Lisa |
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| 2:45pm~ 4:15pm |
F2: A Treasure Trove of Walks |
CE2: Bandoneon-like Moves: Ocho Variation with Heart |
V2: Vals syncopation 2 |
M2: Milonga con Traspie – No Sweat Fancy Feet |
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| 4:30pm~ 6:00pm |
F3: The Gist of Turns |
CE3: Classic Milonguero-style Figures |
V3: Surges, Suspension & Lilt in Tango Vals |
M3: Dancing to Different Orchestras (D’Arienzo, Di Sarli & Pugliese) |
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| 7:30pm~ 9:00pm |
A1: Flying on the spot (Single Axis Turns) |
A2: Advanced figures: Slingshot & Molasses |
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| 9:00pm~ 11:00pm |
Guided practica | Guided practica | ||||
| 9:00pm~ 2:00am |
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Venue:
- Address:
- IXI Danza, 20A Teck Lim Road, Singapore 088391 (studio directions).
- Telephone:
- DID: +65 63234282 (during office hours)
