Festival Workshops
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These descriptions are to help you decide which level of workshop to book into. As everyone learns at a different rate, and has different levels of fitness, fluidity and time on the dance floor, use the description of what you need to be able to do to enter the level as a guide more than the length of time you have learnt tango. Please discuss your level with an advanced dancer in your area.
Teachers at the festival will teach to the level described, especially the Advanced level. If you find you have chosen the wrong level class at the festival, you can go to the registration desk and change into a more appropriate level for free within the first 15 minutes.
Second Step
Understand tango posture, walking technique, parallel system, know giro pattern, can lead and follow ocho easily, leading/following the cross usually works, can lead and follow simple combinations.
Intermediate
Can walk in a straight line with balance, can tell the difference between tango, milonga and vals music, confident leading/following cross and weight change, can lead/follow front sacada, can lead/follow progressive moves in the line of dance, able to find and maintain connection with different partners, keep in time with the music most of the time, follower hardly ever anticipates, reasonable floor craft skills at a milonga – might bump into others every now and then. Upper Intermediate Can balance on the ball of one foot for a length of time, can lead/follow back sacada with confidence, excellent understanding of the cross/parallel systems, new partners are able to understand the lead the first time, understand different embraces, able to do a variety of things on a tight spot as well as progressive moves around the floor while maintaining connection with different partners, keep with music at all times.
Advanced
Can lead/follow advanced improvised combinations, good dissociation, able to lead/follow colgada and volcada, excellent balance and awareness of own and partner’s axis, followers able to express own musicality within lead, advanced floor craft – never bump into others, advanced understanding of musicality and connection with different partners. Master Teachers have full competency in all of the above and excellent understanding of off axis moves. Must be competent in either lead and follow (and book for that).
Open level
These classes are open to all levels.
Total Beginners
Have never done any tango before, or would like to gain more confidence at an introductory level.
Private Lessons
We anticipate a small number of private lessons will be available over the weekend, please contact us to register your interest. Preference will be given to full pass holders. Workshop timetable
Intermediate Second Step Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Upper Intermediate Second Step Advanced level special class. With music selected by Ornella as a tango DJ, we will provide all the necessary resources to dance to the most complex and modern orchestras of the golden era of tango. Pugliese, Tanturi, Troilo important concepts to enrich your dancing Combining turning & traveling into new structures. Using bodyweight for dynamic changes Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Starts 1.40pm, a different Feldenkrais lesson each day to help you improve your tango embrace bring a yoga mat if you have one (free) Max. bookings: 20 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate OPEN level Discover new colors in your dance What does it mean to be grounded and how to achieve it Max. bookings: 54 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 56 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Upper Intermediate from simple to complex, improve your creativity In this class, we will teach you different waltz sequences that will allow you to dance with a create accelerations during the turn using elastics and centrifuges Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 54 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced OPEN level Upper Intermediate Beginner This seminar is the perfect opportunity for you to learn and practice all the possibilities of Understanding the structure of a song for better interpretation. We will understand how to map our dance and when and how to use elements for better interpretation Spirals, circular and cyclical movements Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Intermediate Beginner 3 Basic principles and 2 types of colgadas taking the center of the body as a point of reference In this seminar, we will thoroughly explore the structure of the ''còdigo de marcha'' and ''giro'' for both the leader and follower role. We will delve into marking technique and learn how to create figures based on what we have learned (switched from Sunday 1.30pm) Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Starts 1.40pm, a different Feldenkrais lesson each day to help you improve your tango embrace bring a yoga mat if you have one (free) Max. bookings: 20 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Upper Intermediate Second Step both active roles and proposing. Exploration of our own interpretation. for a more connected dance Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Second Step In this class, we will learn how to provide the best possible embrace in tango. We will explore the connection points that we use as both leaders and followers to mark and follow movements. We will work on the sensitivity of the leader and follower to ensure that all movements are comfortable and fluid. Our main premise will be: "If it's uncomfortable, it's not right." Don't miss this opportunity to improve your tango skills and learn to enjoy dancing with comfort and elegance! weight distribution, timing and possible sequences in middle positions to create dynamics Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Upper Intermediate OPEN level Beginner for both roles to enrich your dancing concept - rules, and ways of working on it In this class, we will explore the technique of off-axis movement in tango and learn how to improvise and create our own volcadas or colgadas with style and safety. Don't miss this opportunity to learn new techniques and take your dance to the next level! elements we have fun with Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Starts 1.40pm, a different Feldenkrais lesson each day to help you improve your tango embrace bring a yoga mat if you have one (free) Max. bookings: 20 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Upper Intermediate Intermediate Second Step Beginner movement and fluency. Different ways of seeing the melody. 35-Interpretation: ideas to create criteria and have a broad spectrum and thus be able to interpret in different ways In the world of tango, the use of the technique of "breaking the embrace" is becoming increasingly common to create a more exciting dance experience. In this class, we will learn how to mark and understand this technique, and explore the most commonly used sequences to apply it in our dance. (switched from Saturday midday) The linear structure combined with a circular movement. Unexpected boleos Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 58 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Advanced Intermediate Upper Intermediate Second Step Circular nature of the movement, using enganche in giros Let’s develop our lines, connection to each other and elegant walking for beautiful dancing cause and effect Max. bookings: 60 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected PassFriday, 21st June, 2024
10:00
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Milonga - part weight changes & polyrhythms
Technique for couples and Tango Etiquette
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
12:00
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
Musicality Level 2
Exploring all types of pivots
Giro related figures in Vals
Simple combinations
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
13:40
Room: Back Studio
Feldenkrais Method and Tango
Teacher:
Field, Sue
14:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Movement qualities
Stability Vs Balance
milonga - our approach to musicality
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
16:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Structural construction
VALS
Turn III
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
fluid and elegant dynamic. We will also work with sequences of repetitions.
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Carlitos and Agustina
Saturday, 22nd June, 2024
10:00
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Plaza
Sacada Masterclass
Musicality Lecture & Workshop
Vals
Beginners Class One
sacadas in tango, from the most traditional to the most contemporary. We will explore each technique in depth, with the aim of improving your ability to perform sacadas smoothly and accurately
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
12:00
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Plaza
Compact colgadas for social dancing
Construction of the dance
CÓDIGO DE MARCHA
Beginners Class Two
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
Teacher:
Carlitos and Agustina
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
13:40
Room: Back Studio
Feldenkrais Method and Tango
Teacher:
Field, Sue
14:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
Build the dance of two
musicality: subdivition and rhythmical patterns
Changes of Dynamics
Ocho cortado
Teacher:
Carlitos and Agustina
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
16:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
The Embrace
Barrida
Changes of Direction
Cross System
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Sunday, 23rd June, 2024
11:00
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
Plaza
Complex Sacadas
Dissociation as a principle
Volcadas and Colgadas
Milonga: lisa and traspié
Beginners Class Three
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Teacher:
Carlitos and Agustina
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
12:40
Room: Back Studio
Feldenkrais Method and Tango
Teacher:
Field, Sue
13:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
Plaza
Melody
BREAKING THE EMBRACE
BOLEO with and without a pivot
Musicality
Beginners Class Four
Teacher:
Carlitos and Agustina
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
15:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
Room: Drama 2 (near Plaza opposite Drama 1)
Room: Back Studio
Downstairs
Gancho and Enganche (wrap)
Posture, Embrace & Elegance
Postural alignment
1st taste of Milonga
Teacher:
Michael & Elvira
Teacher:
Maria & Leandro
Teacher:
Suyay and Jonny
