Lessons

Ochos and Accompaniments

Teacher

Eric & Diana

Level

Beginner

Duration

1 hour

There are many types of ochos, or figure eights, that can be danced in the tango. In this class, Eric and Diana show you some of the variations and figures that go along with this essential step. Focusing on ochos,…
Paradas and Resolutions

Teacher

Eric & Diana

Level

Beginner

Duration

1 hour

In this class, Eric and Diana explain various ways to stop the movement and then begin again. Paradas, or stops, are a handy tool dancers can use to play with the music. This is a beginner level class.
Ochos Atras and Giros

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Beginner-Intermediate

Duration

1 hour

The Ochos Atras and Giros taught by maestro Elina Ruiz is a must-take class for all followers. This class covers technique, adornos, and musicality of ochos, backwards, and giros (turns in English)—a fundamental part of a follower’s technique vocabulary.
Boleos: Circular

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Intermediate-Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

In this class, Elina Ruiz covers technique, adornos, and musicality of circular boleos. Circular boleos involve sending the follower’s free leg to wrap around their supporting leg. And while the circular boleos is a fun step to perform, there is a lot…
Ocho Cortado

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Beginner-Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

In the Ocho Cortado class, Elina demonstrates the technique, adornos, and musicality of the cutting step. A sharp addition to the tango vocabulary, the ocho cortado step will add a new dynamic to a student’s repertoire.
Musicality for Milonga

Teacher

Pablo & Noelia

Level

Intermediate

Duration

1 hour

The milonga is the fast-paced dance within the tango family. This Musicality for Milonga class, taught by Pablo Giorgini and Noelia Coletti, teaches the essentials of the milonga while helping students enjoy both the music and the connection to their…
Caminata

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Beginner

Duration

45 minutes

In this class, Elina Ruiz covers technique, adornos (adornments), and musicality for the caminata, or the “walk,” in English. The Caminata is a fundamental technique that every tango dancer should have in their vocabulary. Elina’s Caminata class is a must-have class…
Volcadas and Colgadas

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

Another title for the Volcadas and Colgadas class could be “Out of Axis”. In this lesson, Elina Ruiz covers technique, adornos, and musicality of volcadas and colgadas. This step, using distribution and sharing of weight, can be a more complicated step to…
Giros

Teacher

Elina Ruiz

Level

Beginner-Intermediate

Duration

1 hour

In this class, Elina Ruiz covers technique, adornos, and musicality of giros for the follower. Giros—which means “turn” in English—is a very important step that is used all the time in tango. A student needs many hours of practice to…
1. The History of Tango

Teacher

Marcelo

Level

Beginner

Duration

15 minutes

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…
2. Tango Fundamentals

Teacher

Marcelo

Level

Beginner

Duration

20 minutes

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…
3. Gravity, Impulse, and Force

Teacher

Marcelo

Level

Beginner

Duration

20 minutes

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…

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