tango is our passion
Aimed at intermediate/advanced dancers.
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!
No partner required.
Proof of double vaccination status is a requirement for everyone attending the class
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.
Bookings not required
Open to all tango dancers no matter where you are on your journey.
The practica is the learning environment for dancing tango. It is the partner to the milonga in the development of tango.”
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New and exciting Argentine tango classes are starting in Pakenham !
Pakenham Lawn Bowls club is providing a great space for our event. The classes will be running every Wednesday evening from the 2nd of February, and can be purchased in blocks of 5 weeks.
For more information please contact Ninelle on 0408 422281, or fill out a contact form on
www.tangoschool.com.au
The practice is only open to students from the 8.15pm class and will provide an opportunity to practise and ask questions.
Milonga etiquette and floor craft will be discussed. Social distancing will be maintained at all times.
The focus is on finding 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.
In accordance with government regulations classes are limited to 20 (10 couples) bookings are essential
Basic Class One Person $25 Class package block of five x 1hour class $100
Basic Class Two People $46 Class package block of five x 1hour class $180
Fully Vaccinated | Certificates and Exemptions Required on Entry
Suitable for those new to tango and those wanting to revisit the basics. In this class, we will be working as individuals taking the opportunity to increase body awareness, find greater fluidity and advance the understanding of connectedness. Musicality will be introduced as we work with the basic structure of the tango.
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.
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 will be working under the Independent Creative Learning* guidelines This style of teaching allows for students to learn at their own pace, generally set out by the fastest learners. In an Open tango workshop like this, the student can learn up to 5 advanced combinations of minimum 4 bars of music each.
Within these combinations the student is exposed to the main components of the dance, eg; Giros*, Boleos*, Planeos*, Cortes*, Corridas* etc, and how all these components are placed following or preceding any given movement.
These combinations are taught with music interpretation and positioning in relation to line of dance* in a Milonga* scenario.
6 pm Tango 1.5 – time 6 – 7 pm
Push your tango a bit further. Tango level 1.5 is a combination of Movement sequences, Tango Vals and Tango Milonga.
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.
Vals / Milonga is all about the fun, getting involved, and discovering more about tango.
7 pm Tango 1 – time 7 – 8 pm
Level 1 Fundamental Tango Classes are all about getting the fundamentals of tango, not as a style but as a language. In this tango class, we look to give you the ability to dance without having to overthink moves. We want you to feel free to feel the dance not to get stuck in steps.
Tango can be so much more than a series of steps. In the Level 1 fundamental classes, we make it easy and fun to learn all that you will need to get out dancing on the social floor.
Tango Melbourne has worked to make a curriculum that has you learning deep techniques without ever knowing it.
You will find yourself just enjoying and having fun. Come and start your journey into the life-changing world of Tango!
8 pm Tango 2 – time 8 – 9 pm
Level 2 Tango Classes are all about going beyond the steps and focusing on how to create feelings and effects through the tango technique.
At Tango Melbourne we place dancing at the top of the pile. Often schools talk about what is right and wrong. We like to teach what is possible and let you choose how you will use the tools we provide.
Tango Melbourne Level 2 classes explore deeper the feelings of dancing and provide you the tools to really express yourself in the dance of tango
(teachers approval is needed for entry to this level)
Come and grow your tango and experience the highest level of improvised partner dance.
Cost options:
Payment can be made after attending class so that you can choose the option that best suits you.
Class casual $25
Membership $33 pw. Gives you access to all live group classes, as well as online LIVESTREAM and recorded classes (there are over 150), free Practica entry, and 50% off on events. The Membership can be canceled or put on hold at any time, you just need to give two weeks’ notice.
5 Class Pass $100 ($20 per class)
10 Class Pass $180 ($18 per class)
Practica $5 casual (free for members and class attendees)
Milongas $ 20 for casual, $ 10 for members and class attendees ($5 extra when there are live musicians)