This pop-up class offers a smooth awakening of the body (ideal for after the end-of-the-year break!); we will work on a few Tango-focused balance exercises and axis recovery as well as role variations and possibilities. At the end of the session, we will touch base on a few adornments for both leaders and followers.
Date 28th Jan 2023
Time: 4.00 to 6.00 pm
Location: South Yarra Community Baptist Church, 12 Surrey rd, South Yarra
Topics: Individual movement, both roles techniques, and embellishments
Booking and info: Renee 0411083501 or Marce cafedomiguezaustralia@gmail.com Fee: $30 for Milonga attendees, and $40 for a casual class. Please bring, your own bottle of water, flat/soft shoes, and your tango shoes.
Save the date! Here is another exciting event to mark in your Tango calendar at Tango Esencia in 2023.
Maximiliano Cristiani visiting Tango Esencia in March!
2013 World Tango Salon Champion
2012 Metropolitan Buenos Aires Tango Champion
2012 Metropolitan Buenos Aires “Milonga” Champion
We are excited to welcome back Maxi who is a great teacher who is highly sought after around the world for his teaching systems and performance. One of his most recent works is producing a short Tango film which premiered at the end of 2021.
Ayse Gencalp will be accompanying Maxi as his partner on this tour. Ayse has danced in many major Tango companies such as “TanGauchos”, and ” Roberto Herrera Company”. She has achieved top 5 in the World Tango Championships and currently teaches and performs Internationa
During these holidays, enjoy this surprise tango workshop that will take place at Tango Esencias Studio. Previously in Perth, Adelaide, and now in Melbourne, this workshop will focus on improving your technique quickly and easily. from a critical and personalized point of view to develop your skills.
Sunday, January 8
Time: 2 pm to 6:30 pm including practice and
Monday, January 9
Time: from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
(All Workshops + Práctica – $100)
Schedule
Sunday 8 Jan 2023
**WORKSHOP 1
from 2 pm – 3:30 pm Body recognition, Embrace positions, and Movement dynamics *
*WORKSHOP 2
from 3:30 pm – 5 pm Cadenas for Vals, Tango, and Milongas
open PRÁCTICA from 5 pm to 6:30 pm $10 pp
Monday 9 Jan 2023
*special WORKSHOP 3
from 7.00 pm- 8.30 pm Giros with sacadas and Planeos *
Advanced/Intermediate/Beginners are all welcome
Each workshop $40 pp
Only practice $10 cash pp
PRIVATE LESSONS ($90/hr single or couple, pre-book)
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.
Doni Mac with his 10-year professional music, athletic, and dance background along with partner Renee, will be sharing tools that can transform your dance and connection to the tango music we know and love.
Location: The Fitzroy Art Collective, 66 Cecil St, Fitzroy
Time: 7-8 pm
Special musicality workshop $25 (attendance gives you 50% off Milonga Bailamos entry)
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!