Wednesday Classes (see below for new Friday classes at COM)
Knights of Columbus Hall, 167 Tunstead, San Anselmo, CA
Only $15 for the entire evening!
| Time Location | Activity | Description | |
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| WEDNESDAYS Knights of Columbus |
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| 6:00-7:00 (Sept 29-Nov 3) | Level 1 | Foundations | |
| 7:00-8:00 Every week | Level 2 | Walking,cross system, ochos, turns | |
| 8:00-8:30 Every week | Mini-practica | Supervised | |
| 8:30-9:30 Every week | Level 3 | Theme changes weekly: Change of direction, boleos, barridas, planeos, colgadas, volcadas and more | |
| 9:30-10 (or later) Every week | Mini-practica | Supervised | |
FRIDAYS |
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| Sept 17-Oct 22, Oct 29-Dec 3 | |||
| 7:10-8:10 | Level 1 | Foundations | |
| 8:10-10:00 | Practica | Supervised |
- Level 1: Foundations. This month long course is an introduction to the social form of Argentine Tango as danced in Buenos Aires. No previous experience necessary! You will learn a code of movement that will get you started with this improvised dance. Embrace, posture, connection with your partner, and basic navigation on the dance floor will be emphasized. Most students need 1-3 months to acquire these fundamental skills to move onto Level 2. We encourage students registered for Level 2 or 3 to join this class (free of charge) to solidify their fundamental walking technique and understanding of "la crusada", the cross. Cultural information and etiquette about Argentine Tango is presented in all class levels.
- Level 2: Walking and Ochos: While building on material from Level 1, this class moves into the exciting world of parallel and cross systems, forward and back "ochos", and "giros y molinetes" (turns). The foundation and technique of these skills will be emphasized then transformed into interesting combinations to use on the dance floor. (We will also sprinkle fun adornments along the way.) Repeating this class for several months will help you develop confidence and sophistication on the dance floor. (Concurrent attendance in Level 1 is strongly encouraged.)
- Mini-Practica: for all classes practica, cultural info and demos
- Level 3: Technique applied: Using the foundational work you acquired in Levels 1 & 2, we introduce and refine how to lead and follow ganchos, voleos, barridas, alterations, planeos, volcadas, colgadas and more....... The fun never ends in tango! (NOTE: If you do not know how to confidently move in and out of crossed and parallel systems, lead and follow forward and back ochos and lead and follow a turn to the right and left in both systems.... you need to continue to take the Level 2 class before moving onto Level 3. Do not make the mistake of jumping to quickly to another level without building a good foundation. (Concurrent attendacne in Level 2 is strongly encouraged)
- Mini-Practica: Community welcome, included with class, or $5 for drop-ins!
Low Monthly Rates for Singles, Discounts for Couples Wednesday Nights!!!
$55 singles/ $100 couple (pre-paid 4 week monthly series) Drop In: $15/singles $30/couple. Practic only $5.
Register in class the first Wednesday of each month for the monthly series or on a drop-in basis
Friday Classes!
College of Marin ( PE Room 60) You MUST Pre-Register for the 7pm class Online!
- Level 1: 7:10pm-8pm
- All Levels Supervised Pracitca & Cultural Presentaton: 8:10-10pm
6 Fridays, 7:10-10pm September 17 - October 22 and/ or October 29-December 3: Beginning Argentine Tango
Practice what you have learned in Level 1 during the supervised “Practica” portion of this class. A challenging figure will be presented to the more advanced students each week. In addition we explore the Argentine Tango culture through a brief presentation of films, music, lectures, and discussions at the beginning of the practica. Recommended: Registration in Beginning Argentine Tango or previous experience in Argentine Tango.
DROP IN for the Practica IS $7 PER PERSON