“My tango dancing history can easily be divided into 2 eras: the before Hsueh-Tse era and the after Hsueh-Tse era.

I met Hsueh-Tse in boston in 2001 after I moved from New York where I started tango dancing. I had been dancing for 18 month quite intensively in New York, taking a lot of classes and going out several times a week. Because I didn’t stay long in Boston, I took only a handful of group classes with her. But it totally changes the quality of my dancing…

How did I notice it? Very simply: after few weeks taking classes with Hsueh-Tse in Boston, I went back to New York to dance and what a surprise ! All my previous dance partners in New York were asking me: “what happened to your tango it has become so much finer?” That’s what I will always remember to myself as the “Hsueh-Tse effect”. It is all about the quality of your social tango dancing.

I’m talking from a leader’s point of view but the “Hsueh-Tse’s effect” also works its magic on followers.

Hsueh-Tse’s secret is her unique blend of body mechanic understanding, true Buenos Aires tango dancing experience and her great skill at teaching. She has trully researched about tango dancing & its teaching and she cares for you in her class like a good professor should.

In Tango dancing, I’ve taken a lot of classes from great maestros but I noticed that the best looking dancers rarely make the best teachers. The reason is simple, they spend time practicing on how THEY look and no time on how to make OTHER people dance good.

I will always be grateful to Hsueh-Tse, she made me a better dancer, the kind women appreciate to dance with and as a result she made me a better person too.”

Jean-Michel Ledeur, former Tango instructor in Singapore

“I remembered my first dance with her (Hsueh-tze), it was at Salon Canning. Not only she felt relaxed, balanced and calm, the thing that stood out most in her dance was that she could rapidly and accurately tell the style and emotions of my dance; she was always listening; observing, evaluating, feeling the characteristics of my dance. Sensitive and acutely aware of her partner, in turn communicate and feed her own energy through her body.

We met several times for lunch. Through our conversations I came to understand she really loved tango. Long before it was the fashionable dance, she came to Buenos Aires. When it was unknown and milongas were still the dark smokey affairs. She danced and learnt from the old milongueros of Buenos Aires, many of them already gone, like Gavito. I love to hear her stories and descriptions of the long gone legends of tango. Its like she was there to witness a passing of the old guard, abosorbing all their wisdom.

I took a private lesson from her during her last week in Buenos Aires. I have had tango explained through the traditional way, the old milongueros; I’ve had tango explained through the modern dance methodology; the nuevo dancers. But Hsueh Tze, with her extensive knowledge of physiology and biomechanics really helped clarified a lot of concepts. It related to me very much because I was a sportsman all my life. By pinpointing how the body muscular systems works, she could target the problem areas of my technique instantly.

To me, Hsueh Tze is unique. In her combination of sentiments and experience of the old guard, the modern and scientific teaching techniques. Topping it all off with a warm personality and genuine passion in the sharing of her knowledge.”

Isaac Ho, teaching assistant at Escuela Argentina de Tango (Tango school in Buenos Aires)

Post-workshop Feedback (March 2007)

“…the material presented was (IMHO) very well considered, both in the range of topics covered and in the depth at which Hsueh-Tze taught. She’s a great teacher, and I only wish she were here longer.” – TL

“…it’s been great fun learning Tango under Hsueh-tze Lee. After 6 mths proper into the dance, we are still working on Connection, but Hsueh-tze makes learning Close Embrace so much easier to understand than from other instructors we know… If I have to name the one thing I value most from the workshops, it must surely be the teachings on Musicality.” – IF

“Hsueh-Tze’s an exceptional instructor – and I believe she’d be the same teaching any other subject she chooses – not least because of her patience and consideration for her students. Her concentration during the workshop was 100% (I’ve been in classes where a teacher could assign a move/sequence, and while the students practice, the teacher’s off doing his/her own thing and not supervising or guiding). She’s a very sensitive dancer, and this makes it great when it comes to trouble-shooting. During the private lesson or even when she was leading me during the workshop, the most minute shift in connection is clear to her, and she was able to advise me how to fix it right there.

Thanks for bringing her out. I’m really glad I got to have at least a few workshops with her.” – VH

“My heartiest congratulations to you both for organising such a successful workshop. I was reviewing (mentally) what I learnt during the HT workshops, and realised that I had to drop you guys an encouragement & appreciation note.

Although I have to admit that not everything is retained and remembered, but it (the whole series) was definitely one of the best workshops I have attended… The workshop contents were well selected (good job!), covered very good grounds for the general level of dance here. The delivery was systematic and clear. I enjoyed greatly all 3 series of workshops. Especially memorable was the last lesson on musicality, touching on the three main orchestras in Tango. I thought that was enlightening; and something that was not often covered in workshops, and yet something so very important in the enjoyment & depth of the dance. I could feel the leaders applying what was taught and it certainly made a difference!

Yes, having HT back in Singapore would be great.” – YG

1. Please fill in the online registration form below, by selecting all the classes you are interested in. You can expect to receive a confirmation email when the registration has been successful.
2. Proceed with payment by bank transfer (account details below). Payment has to be completed within 4 days after sending us the registration form.
   Bank: DBS BANK LIMITED
   Account Holder: Shue Louis
   Branch: Shenton Way (03)
   Account Number: DBS Savings Plus, 003-4-096541
3. Registration and payment can also be done in person during the practica at Jitterbugs every Sunday 5-7pm, practicas at Abrazos, or during any of the milongas at Xen Bar or Abrazos, by approaching Louis, Janet, How Meng or Su Lynn.

   Please reserve as early as possible, because your place at the workshop will be secured only after finishing the registration and payment procedure. There is also a limit on class size (maximum 36 per class) for effective learning.

4. Please don’t hesitate to email us at info@ixidanza.com if you are unsure which classes are right for you.

Package Rates

EARLY BIRD RATE

If you register for the full package by 15 November, the total cost is only SG$330 (saving of 25%!).

A La Carte Rates

Class linkages:

• Each track is intended to be progressive so it is strongly recommended to commence from first class in each series for maximum benefit.
• The Close Embrace classes CE1-3 are highly recommended for both newer and advanced dancers, which will equip all participants with good foundations for subsequent classes. CE4-5 and other workshops are for experienced dancers.
• Please don’t hesitate to check with us if you are unsure which classes are right for you.

Online registration form

Terms and conditions:

• Videography: No filming is allowed during classes. However, at the end of each class the instructor will give a short summary of the lesson and/or demonstration which can be taped.
• Cancellation of class: The organizer reserves the right to cancel a class if the number of participants is too few. You will be given a credit to redeem at another workshop.
• The organizer will not be responsible for the balance of men and women in classes.

IXI DANZA is proud to present “The Art of Tango IV” workshops with Hsueh-tze Lee – teacher, milonguera and deejay, from 26 November to 8 December. This workshop series consists of progressive classes and a welcome milonga to mark her 4th visit to Singapore.

Known for her musicality and innovative approach, Hsueh-tze has been one of North America’s pioneers in Argentine Tango since 1990, the early days of Tango revival. She draws inspiration from her extensive experiences dancing with the milongueros of Buenos Aires. Her dance blends the richness of Tango tradition with exploratory possibilities.

Hsueh-tze teaches social Tango, the close embrace style that is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires. It is the essence of Tango – emphasizing the connection between the couple and musicality. While it looks deceptively simple, there is a rich form of subtle body signals exchanged between partners, that respects Tango’s rhythms and melodies.

Here is a TV interview with Hsueh-tze during her second trip to Singapore, where she shares some personal thoughts about tango and her teaching style. Note that this file is relatively large so we ask for your patience while waiting for the video to load.

“A handful of Tango classes with Hsueh-tze might just change your Tango dancing. The “Hsueh-tze’s effect” works its magic on leaders and followers because she focuses on dancing quality and body mechanic. She is by far the nicest teacher I’ve taken classes with.”

Jean-Michel Ledeur, former Tango instructor in Singapore

More testimonials from previous students can be seen here.

Come experience the genuine Tango style of Buenos Aires with Hsueh-tze Lee!

Theme: BLACK AND WHITE

“Let us come together to recreate visually the milonga scenes of Buenos Aires of the 30’s and 40’s!”

ADDRESS:
Xen Bar.
Block 163 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575.
(By MRT) 10 minutes walk from Redhill MRT Station.

Workshop Schedules

Topics Overview

Private Classes

Hsueh-tze will be available for private classes between 27 November – 7 December (except weekends and 1/12 and 3/12) from 7-10pm every night. We can also help you to arrange private classes for other times/dates depending on her availability. Please contact us by email info@ixidanza.com or use the contact form to reserve your slot.

Venues:

Group Classes

ADDRESS:
(A & J) A and J Creative Danceworld (FOR ALL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS).
133 New Bridge Road #04-18 Chinatown Point Singapore 059413.
(BY MRT) Direct access to Chinatown MRT Station

ADDRESS:
Xen Bar (FOR TUESDAY WORKSHOP ON 1/12 ONLY).
Block 163 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575.
(By MRT) 10 minutes walk from Redhill MRT Station.

Private Classes

ADDRESS:
Dance On Us
8 Claymore Hill #01-03/03, Claymore Point Singapore 229572
(BY MRT) 10 minutes walk from Orchard MRT Station.

Performances at Sunderland, Buenos Aires, February 2009

Performance at the Firenze Tango Festival, April 2009