DISCOVER THE PASSION AND ELEGANCE OF ARGENTINE TANGO
An 8-week course suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience who wish to improve their basic technique.
7.30pm to 8.30pm each Wednesday at the Church Hall of St Margaret's Church, Gallowgate, AB25 1EA (see classes page for link to map).
£40 (£32 concessions) Book to secure your place. We may be able to offer a place if you turn up on the first night (not guaranteed). You will receive free entry into the Milonga, social dance, (date to be confirmed) after you have finished the course.
The course will deliver a good understanding of the basics of Argentine tango. During the course you will change partners regularly to get used to leading and following different people. There will be a maximum of 15 couples and we will make every effort to balance the numbers of leaders and followers.
Week 1 Walking, connection and posture
Week 2 Navigation - basic turns, building upon walking techniques and introducing the cross
Week 3 Forward ocho - learning to rotate along with techniques of disassociation
Week 4 Backward ocho - further rotations
Week 5 Floorcraft
Week 6 Basic 8 - leading and following the torso
Week 7 Semi luna and joining of elements learned in the previous weeks
Week 8 Improvisation and social dancing
Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes and arrive 10 minutes before the class is due to start to ensure we keep to time. Bring your own water.
Register at -email- with your name, address and telephone number stating whether you wish to dance as a leader or follower. You can book as an individual or as a couple. Once your place is confirmed we will require your payment.