These classes are structured to significantly improve followers’ posture, footwork, dynamic alignment, and following Argentine Tango dance. It is also aimed at the development and improvement of dancers’ balance and agility.
We will be learning a series of short combinations to improve our movement in Argentine Tango. Those will become more complex, and layered with embellishments as the class progresses.
We will be training in a spacious air-conditioned studio with a sprung dance floor, mirrors, and ballet barres.
Class fees
The payments are to be made for blocks of 4 classes in advance. The cost is $80 for the block. Casual attendance can be done, “drop in price is $25” per class.
If you can’t start on January 29th, feel free to join on any Sunday, but please book.
Footwear
It is strongly advised to wear comfortable flat shoes (jazz sneakers, etc.), but please bring your stiletto shoes with you.
Our classes are open-level and are taught by Bill Jarman and Leigh Rogan who are two of Melbourne’s most experienced and well-respected tango teachers.
The class cost is $25 per person per class. No partner is required.
Everyone is invited to come and share in the combined knowledge of two of Melbourne’s most well-known and experienced tango maestros, teaching together again!
PrácTica’ is a tango experience bridging between a lesson and a milonga (social dance).
A perfect, and supportive environment to practice the skills you already have, try something new, learn about the codigos of tango, ask questions and receive advice.
Our Resident Teacher Bill Jarman will guide you on what to practice and how to practice.
* Please be polite and courteous. Give each other feedback in a constructive manner.
The practica is the learning environment for dancing tango. It is the partner to the milonga in the development of tango.”
The Layers of Tango is a 10-week course ideal for people NEW to learning tango and dancers returning to tango who are keen to refine and build on their technique.
The 5th and 10th week is a supervised Social Practica to practise what we have been learning and to start getting comfortable with the code of dancing in a milonga.
Pre-requisites: No dance experience needed. Two left feet are more than welcome!
Bookings & Information
Please call Meg on 0419 826 061 to enrol or answer any questions.
Course Fees
Level 1 Layers of Tango Course
7 pm – 7.45 pm
Ten-week course $215/ $185
(non-member rate $235 / $205 concession)
Casual $22pw / $19pw concession
(non-member rate $25 / $23)
Become a social member of Tango on The Bay and save on events.
Annual Membership is $25 per year, offering discounted Rates on events run by TOTB.
This level is suitable for dancers who understand the basic level criteria and the underlying structure of tango. Although we will be working as couples the class is restricted to the same household or regular couples only.
The focus is on finding a connection within the embrace and how to incorporate musicality. Challenging tango combinations are taught and discussed. This level allows for the opportunity to deepen the expression of the dance, allowing your personal style to emerge through musicality and more complex adornments.
Price Structure
Basic Class One Person $25 Class package block of five x 1 hour class $100
Basic Class Two People $46 Class package block of five x 1 hour class $180
We would love you to come and join us for our first Sunday Afternoon tea PrácTica at Martha House, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
“ Martha House Práctica” Sunday 20th November Time: 4pm – 6 pm DJ & Guest Teacher Marce Ospina
We are in for a fabulous afternoon. Kicking off our first Practica with a 45 min Balance & Alignment Workshop essential for Social dancing run by Marce.
Workshop 4 – 4:45 pm
Practica from 4:45 pm – 6 pm
A space and time for you to learn, practice, dance, and enjoy the company of other dancers.
Pricing:
*Balance & Alignment Workshop $20
*Workshop + Practica $25
*Practica only – $10 cash at the door
(Workshop bookings preferred – book and prepay to reserve your spot)
For all bookings and enquiries contact Meg on 0419 826 061
BYO refreshments & glasses
Complimentary light snacks, coffee, tea and cake provided
Venue: Mount Martha House Community Centre
466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
*Please use Side Entrance
(onsite parking available)
Dancing Tango can be taught in way that make you fail over and over again. Tango Melbourne beginner classes will get you doing things within moments that you never thought possible.We love the dance and with our passion and your joy we will get you out and dancing socially within weeks.
Tango Level 1.5
Push your tango a bit further. Tango level 1.5 is a combination of Movement sequences, Tango Vals and Tango Milonga.
The Sequences are some of the most common and usable sequences so that you are ready to go out and move with others without having to worry about knowing what to do.
In the Vals / Milonga Classes you will learn the way to dance to Vals & Milonga.
At a Tango Social event (also called a milonga) the music is divided into 3 types. Tango, Vals and Milonga (the musical style, not the social event…yes we know its confusing). Although Tango is the majority of the music played the other 2 styles are used every 4 or for tandas (groups of songs)
Tango Vals is a dance in groups of 3 like other valses however, in Tango Vals you will be using your Argentine Tango ideas to make it all happen.
Milonga is where tango started. It is a dance based in groups of 2 and is the ‘fun’ more folk style of tango.
Everyone is invited to come and share in the combined knowledge of two of Melbourne’s most well-known and experienced tango maestros, teaching together again!
