Taught by master instructor Marcelo Gutierrez, this fifteen-minute video provides a brief historical overview of Tango and the culture that surrounds it. The class covers how the tango began, and its musical and dance influences over the years. This is the…

This Tango Fundamentals class taught by Marcelo Gutierrez introduces the basic concepts of Tango. Marcelo teaches students the responsibility of each partner—leader and follower, the line of dance, and about body control. This is the second video in the Beginner Center…

In Gravity, Impulse, and Force: Marcelo Guiterrez teaches students how to use their body, speed, and connection within the Tango. All of these components make up an essential part of Tango training and are fundamental to the dance. This is…

Within the Tango, many different parts of the body use torsion to complete movements. This action is a fundamental, but not necessarily easy, part of the dance. Marcelo breaks it down into simple steps everyone can understand in the Torsion, Turns,…

Some say the embrace is the most crucial part of the Tango. It is part of what makes the dance unique. This 20-minute Beginner Series class taught by Marcelo covers the basics of how the abrazo—which means “embrace,” works in…

The Basic 8 Count Step is the first pattern learned in Tango, typically. Master instructor Marcelo covers moving in all directions, the embrace, torsion, and musicality. This class is the final lesson in the Beginner Center series. There is no need to…