ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES - BEGINNER SERIES
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UPDATES - Beginner Series is postponed till 2024 (becauase there were no registrations for early bird)
It is a busy hectic season, so keep an eye on other classes.
Upcoming GROUP CLASSES:
MILONGA BOOTCAMP - December 9th, 2023, 1-3pm
(BAZA Dance Studios)
Beginner Bootcamp - January 13, 2024 (SAT) at 11am - 2pm (3 hours)
(Baza Dance Studios)
UPDATES - Beginner Series is postponed till 2024 (becauase there were no registrations for early bird)
It is a busy hectic season, so keep an eye on other classes.
Upcoming GROUP CLASSES:
MILONGA BOOTCAMP - December 9th, 2023, 1-3pm
(BAZA Dance Studios)
Beginner Bootcamp - January 13, 2024 (SAT) at 11am - 2pm (3 hours)
(Baza Dance Studios)
MAGIC TANGO Beginner Classes - Fall 2023
SATURDAYS
Nov 16, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, 2023 @ 10.30am - 12.30pm - BEGINNER SERIES (tango, vals)
Dec 9 @ 1-3pm - MILONGA BOOTCAMP
5 classses, 2 hours each = 10 hours of tango fundamentals
(includes Milonga Bootcamp on Dec 9th)
Instructor: Tatiana Balashova (assisted by Jerome and other great dancers)
At each class there will be an experience tango dancer as an assistant to help the instructor and students.
In collaboration with BAZA DANCE STUDIO
202, 1304 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V5B 2H3
(near the Granville bridge, on the eastern side of the street)
* FUNDAMENTALS of ARGENTINE TANGO * PART 1 *
You will learn a few essential tango patterns and be able to join them into a simple and elegant improvised dance.
You will be able to dance in an embrace with your partner around the circle counterclockwise in a continuous motion,
combining linear & circular movements.
This series of group classes is good both for beginners and those who want to brush up the basics of Argentine Tango.
NB: by registration only (to ensure everyone has a partner)
Registration requires payment. See the form on this page.
Limited to 8 couples / 16 participants
(max 6 tickets with student ID)
(Series will be hold if there are 10 or more participants)
Attention to everyone is guaranteed! Questions are welcome.
No Partner is required, feel free to encourage your friends to register.
Baza students get $5 off (can be combined with student or couple discount)
Partners will be rotated at the workshop (when coming as a couple and prefer not to switch, it is still recommended to try doing some exercises with at least 1-2 other partners or swap roles between each other).
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
You will learn a few FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS of Argentine tango through beautiful combinations playing with musicality and focusing on the smooth embrace and connection.
Classes include tango drills and practical exercises to ensure an integrative experience of learning tango.
- Argentine tango - basic concepts
- Tango posture & balance
- Silky Elastic Embrace
- Specifics of dancing in close & open embrace
- Catlike Walk (forward, backward, cross walk)
- Musicality & rhythm for tango, vals, milonga
- Must-know Navigation-friendly Combinations
- Floor Craft (navigation skills)
- Tango Etiquette - practical social skills for dancers
BONUSES: Magic Tango Bootcamp students get by email a link to the special playlists with selected tango music for their tango & tango demos by world-renowned instructors, as well as tips for tango practice.
Join the Magic Tango Explorers on Telegram (private group chat), where tango links for resources and inspiration are posted and some logistical information is discussed.
You will learn a few FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS of Argentine tango through beautiful combinations playing with musicality and focusing on the smooth embrace and connection.
Classes include tango drills and practical exercises to ensure an integrative experience of learning tango.
- Argentine tango - basic concepts
- Tango posture & balance
- Silky Elastic Embrace
- Specifics of dancing in close & open embrace
- Catlike Walk (forward, backward, cross walk)
- Musicality & rhythm for tango, vals, milonga
- Must-know Navigation-friendly Combinations
- Tango Walk with variations in close & open embrace
- Parallel vs Cross system
- Salida (box step with variations)
- Forward & backward ochos
- Salida with the Cross in parallel & cross systems
- Variations of the salida with the cross
- Sandwich with variations
- Basic turns for various types of tango music
- Beginner-friendly moves to spice up your dance
- Adapting basic movements to Vals & Milonga
- Elements of more advanced moves might be added depending on the group's level & progress
- Combining various elements in a smooth connected dance
- Floor Craft (navigation skills)
- Tango Etiquette - practical social skills for dancers
BONUSES: Magic Tango Bootcamp students get by email a link to the special playlists with selected tango music for their tango & tango demos by world-renowned instructors, as well as tips for tango practice.
Join the Magic Tango Explorers on Telegram (private group chat), where tango links for resources and inspiration are posted and some logistical information is discussed.
RATES for CLASSES:
PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT IS REQUIRED for booking.
Package includes 5 classes (2h each). Rates for all classes are in CAD.
PS if you can't make it to the DEC 9th class (1-3pm) - you can extract $25 from the amount.
just make sure to mention in the comments.
Before November 8th, 2023 (11pm) - EARLY BIRD - TIER 1
$125 - 1 person / $235 with a partner
$95 - with a student ID / $170 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
______________
After Nov 8th - before Nov 16th, 2023 (11pm) - TIER 2
You can register with a partner or if there are spots available as a single participant (I do my best to balance Leaders & Followers). Please contact me before payment to double check if there are spots.
$145 - 1 person / $265 with a partner
$110 - with a student ID / $195 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
______________
After Nov 16, 2023 (11pm) - TIER 3 (last minute)
Before payment & registration, double check if there are spots available! Depending on the balance of leaders & followers, you might be able to join on your own or with a partner only (if spots are available).
$155 - 1 person / $285 with a partner
$125 - with a student ID / $225 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
Drop-ins are not allowed. No cash at the door.
Classes are offered as a series, if you can only make it to 1-3 classes, if there are spots available there might be a couple of spots for more advanced dancres. You have to prove that you have 1+ year of experience in tango in the role which you want to refresh.
______________
Rates for single classes (for more experienced dancers / if available):
(2h class) It can be MILONGA BOOTCAMP ON Dec 9th or any other class in the series.
$25 for 1 person/ $50 with a partner - if paid before Nov 8th
$30 for 1 person/ $55 with a partner - if paid after Nov 8th and before Nov 16th
$35 for 1 person / $60 with a partner - if paid after Nov 16th
Because of the limited capacity of the venue, preference is given to students who are registering for the whole series.
Text to Tatiana's cell phone to check availability.
_______________________________________
PAYMENT:
1) e-transfer to the email (see below)
Please put "company" as a question "magictango" as answer - 1 word.
2) PayPal.me/magictango
Choose the currency and amount
Step 1: make a payment
Step 2: fill out the registration form
Exchange/ refund policy:
NO REFUNDS.
EXCHANGE (change or participant) is possible only 48 hours before the 1st class. You have to find someone who want to take the same role unless students of different role are needed to balance participants. Payment would have to be dealt on your own (with the other person).
If you find out that you can't attend the class and no time to find someone please text to the instructor's cell phone to let them know.
In case of any force major changes (cancellation of the event by instructor or venue), fees paid by students can be either refunded whenever possible or saved as a credit towards other Magic Tango events and classes if venue refunds the rental payment (TBD - dealt on the case-by-case basis, hopefully anything like that never happens). If the instructor gets sick by chance, a substitute teacher will be giving a class or class might be rescheduled / alternatively compensation might be provided (TBD).
Join the private CHAT on TELEGRAM to get access to weekly tango resources and important logistical updates on classes and Magic Tango events.
PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT IS REQUIRED for booking.
Package includes 5 classes (2h each). Rates for all classes are in CAD.
PS if you can't make it to the DEC 9th class (1-3pm) - you can extract $25 from the amount.
just make sure to mention in the comments.
Before November 8th, 2023 (11pm) - EARLY BIRD - TIER 1
$125 - 1 person / $235 with a partner
$95 - with a student ID / $170 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
______________
After Nov 8th - before Nov 16th, 2023 (11pm) - TIER 2
You can register with a partner or if there are spots available as a single participant (I do my best to balance Leaders & Followers). Please contact me before payment to double check if there are spots.
$145 - 1 person / $265 with a partner
$110 - with a student ID / $195 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
______________
After Nov 16, 2023 (11pm) - TIER 3 (last minute)
Before payment & registration, double check if there are spots available! Depending on the balance of leaders & followers, you might be able to join on your own or with a partner only (if spots are available).
$155 - 1 person / $285 with a partner
$125 - with a student ID / $225 for 2
(both partners have to have a valid student ID)
Drop-ins are not allowed. No cash at the door.
Classes are offered as a series, if you can only make it to 1-3 classes, if there are spots available there might be a couple of spots for more advanced dancres. You have to prove that you have 1+ year of experience in tango in the role which you want to refresh.
______________
Rates for single classes (for more experienced dancers / if available):
(2h class) It can be MILONGA BOOTCAMP ON Dec 9th or any other class in the series.
$25 for 1 person/ $50 with a partner - if paid before Nov 8th
$30 for 1 person/ $55 with a partner - if paid after Nov 8th and before Nov 16th
$35 for 1 person / $60 with a partner - if paid after Nov 16th
Because of the limited capacity of the venue, preference is given to students who are registering for the whole series.
Text to Tatiana's cell phone to check availability.
_______________________________________
PAYMENT:
1) e-transfer to the email (see below)
Please put "company" as a question "magictango" as answer - 1 word.
2) PayPal.me/magictango
Choose the currency and amount
Step 1: make a payment
Step 2: fill out the registration form
Exchange/ refund policy:
NO REFUNDS.
EXCHANGE (change or participant) is possible only 48 hours before the 1st class. You have to find someone who want to take the same role unless students of different role are needed to balance participants. Payment would have to be dealt on your own (with the other person).
If you find out that you can't attend the class and no time to find someone please text to the instructor's cell phone to let them know.
In case of any force major changes (cancellation of the event by instructor or venue), fees paid by students can be either refunded whenever possible or saved as a credit towards other Magic Tango events and classes if venue refunds the rental payment (TBD - dealt on the case-by-case basis, hopefully anything like that never happens). If the instructor gets sick by chance, a substitute teacher will be giving a class or class might be rescheduled / alternatively compensation might be provided (TBD).
Join the private CHAT on TELEGRAM to get access to weekly tango resources and important logistical updates on classes and Magic Tango events.
FAQ about Classes >>
For urgent and personal questions best is to text or whatsapp (please do not leave a voicemail, I can't check it). You can also send a PM or ask questions in the discussion tab on the event's page or ask in the telegram chat.
Link to whatsapp:
www.taplink.cc/lifeinglow
For urgent and personal questions best is to text or whatsapp (please do not leave a voicemail, I can't check it). You can also send a PM or ask questions in the discussion tab on the event's page or ask in the telegram chat.
Link to whatsapp:
www.taplink.cc/lifeinglow