WEEKLY ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES IN READING
Learning Tango at Reading Tango Club
We've gained a reputation for the quality of our tango teaching. Our teachers all have a passion for tango that is infectious and all have extensive experience of teaching & performing both in the UK, Buenos Aires and internationally. They include some of the most experienced Argentinian teachers in the UK today. The focus is on authentic improvised tango that can be danced socially, anywhere in the world, not choreographed sequences or "show" tango. It's important to us that our teachers are also excellent dancers; they are our role models.
Argentine Tango is an improvised dance so you have lots of scope to be creative once you've learned the basics.
We've gained a reputation for the quality of our tango teaching. Our teachers all have a passion for tango that is infectious and all have extensive experience of teaching & performing both in the UK, Buenos Aires and internationally. They include some of the most experienced Argentinian teachers in the UK today. The focus is on authentic improvised tango that can be danced socially, anywhere in the world, not choreographed sequences or "show" tango. It's important to us that our teachers are also excellent dancers; they are our role models.
Argentine Tango is an improvised dance so you have lots of scope to be creative once you've learned the basics.
WEEKLY CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT ST LUKE'S HALL
WORKSHOPS WITH LEO DI COCCO
October 20th: Leo di Cocco
7.15pm - 7.45pm: Pure Technique
7.45 - 8pm guided practice
8pm - 9.30pm: Structure of Giros & their Codigo Workshop (intermediate/advanced dancers)
“Structure of Giros” and "código de marcha" We will investigate the structure of the leader’s and follower's role during giros and how to create figures from what has been learned. At the end of the class we will be able to: Create giros with different elements during the improvisation. Follow and lead complex steps with "Codigo de marcha".
Prices:
Technique class only £7
Workshop £15
Workshop + technique class £20
Places on the workshop are limited so please book early. If you can book with a partner that will help us balance numbers.
Read more about Leo di Cocco and watch him dancing here.
October 20th: Leo di Cocco
7.15pm - 7.45pm: Pure Technique
7.45 - 8pm guided practice
8pm - 9.30pm: Structure of Giros & their Codigo Workshop (intermediate/advanced dancers)
“Structure of Giros” and "código de marcha" We will investigate the structure of the leader’s and follower's role during giros and how to create figures from what has been learned. At the end of the class we will be able to: Create giros with different elements during the improvisation. Follow and lead complex steps with "Codigo de marcha".
Prices:
Technique class only £7
Workshop £15
Workshop + technique class £20
Places on the workshop are limited so please book early. If you can book with a partner that will help us balance numbers.
Read more about Leo di Cocco and watch him dancing here.
BOOKING FOR CLASSES
We will try and balance leaders and follower and will "pair" bookings on a first come basis.
We will try and balance leaders and follower and will "pair" bookings on a first come basis.
NEW. MONDAY EVENING CLASSES WITH DANTE CULCUY AT ST LUKE'S
Staring on Monday 25th October we welcome Dante Culcuy who will teach both a beginners class and an intermediate class at St Luke's Hall.
7.15pm - 8pm: Pure beginners. £10pp
8.15pm - 9.15pm: Intermediate £10pp
Pre book or pay on the door.
You can read more about Dante here.
Staring on Monday 25th October we welcome Dante Culcuy who will teach both a beginners class and an intermediate class at St Luke's Hall.
7.15pm - 8pm: Pure beginners. £10pp
8.15pm - 9.15pm: Intermediate £10pp
Pre book or pay on the door.
You can read more about Dante here.
COVID 19 PROTOCOLS
To keep everyone as safe as possible we require proof of Covid vaccination plus proof of a negative lateral flow test taken that day - see our Covid Policy for full details. If you are unable to have the vaccine for medical reasons get in touch - we may be able to accept just the lateral flow test.
All Classes must be booked and paid in advance. If you are unwell and can't attend a class we'll be happy to refund the cost
If you are at all unwell or have any symptoms of covid 19 however mild, please do not come to classes, even if your flow test is negative.
To keep everyone as safe as possible we require proof of Covid vaccination plus proof of a negative lateral flow test taken that day - see our Covid Policy for full details. If you are unable to have the vaccine for medical reasons get in touch - we may be able to accept just the lateral flow test.
All Classes must be booked and paid in advance. If you are unwell and can't attend a class we'll be happy to refund the cost
If you are at all unwell or have any symptoms of covid 19 however mild, please do not come to classes, even if your flow test is negative.
VENUE: St Luke's Hall, Erleigh Road, Reading RG1 5LH
NOTE: There are limited spaces available directly in front of the hall - these are barrier protected and allocated on a first come basis.
Additional parking is available in the NHS car park at 25 Erleigh Rd - just a minutes's walk from St Luke's. Street parking is available west of Alexandra Road towards the hospital (to the east of Alexandra Rd/St Luke's all spaces are resident only)
NOTE: There are limited spaces available directly in front of the hall - these are barrier protected and allocated on a first come basis.
Additional parking is available in the NHS car park at 25 Erleigh Rd - just a minutes's walk from St Luke's. Street parking is available west of Alexandra Road towards the hospital (to the east of Alexandra Rd/St Luke's all spaces are resident only)
Inside our classes
After class demonstrations
After every class the teachers give a demonstration of the elements taught during the lesson to show how movement and musicality come together
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Tango step by step
Our teachers take time to explain each movement and then go round the class to give individual feedback to students before adding more elements to the lesson.
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Tango drills can help
Sometimes, our teachers will introduce a "drill" section to the class to help students learn the steps and work on muscle memory.
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Body mechanics & dance
Guest teachers Lorena Cattaneo & Gaston Camejo spend time to help students understand the finer detail of movement that adds fluency and elegance to movement..
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Classes are fun too
We all work hard during classes but our teachers bring a sense of humour to their teaching and our lovely students have fun as they learn tango.
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Time to practice
We have a practica (practice) session) at the end of classes so that students can dance together and practice what's been covered in class and also help each other gain confidence.
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GROUP TANGO CLASS & PRIVATE LESSON TIMES & DATES TBC
For More information call Barbara on 07710 724296 or email us