Instructors: Carrie

Level 1 is for total beginners with no prior experience, those with just a smattering of drop-in classes, or for students who want to start learning "the other" role. The goals of this class are for students to become familiar with basic Tango concepts and movements, develope a solid foundation for more a complex or subtle Tango dance, and to have fun!

Level 1 focuses on the fundamentals of lead/follow connection, frame, playing with the music, check step variations, a check turn, and the Ocho Cortado (another classic Tango phrase). All level 1 techniques happen in the parallel system and use both Tango & Milonga rhythms.  Don't know the difference?  You'll learn it in class!

The August intensive offers students a more indepth look at the technique of this level, and, as students meet 4 times in a two week period for extended lessons, the material "sticks to the body" more redily!