Get ready to unlock Milonga secrets! Known for her playful musical style and sought after wherever she travels, Renee brings pure joy to every dance floor. Her Milonga tandas always end with smiles and hugs โ and now she’s sharing her secrets in this exclusive two-hour intensive!
ย You’ll Learn:
Musicality โข Movement Patterns โข Creativity
ย You’ll Walk Away With:
A super fun experience and a greater understanding of rhythm changes
Enhanced speed and flow + material to practice beyond the workshop
Burning anticipation for your following Milonga + video footage to take home
ย Perfect For:
Intermediate-level dancers with Tango experience
ย BONUS!
Get a discounted entry on your social dancing at Milonga Mejor โ dance in your new skills in one of Australia’s most beautiful studio atmospheres!
For dancers seeking depth: work on movement technique, inner connection, musicality and creative expression with Agustina Berenstein, international tango educator with over 26 years of experience.
What to expect:
โข Deep technical work โข Musicality and creativity โข Connection from within โข Playful tools to build your unique expression
For both roles โ no partner needed
Coming with a partner is encouraged, but not required.
If youโre attending solo, please let me know so I can ensure role balance.
What to bring: โข Comfortable clothes โข Tango shoes AND socks or flat shoes for warm-ups โข A curious mind and open body!
Public transport access: Travancore venue is accessible via: โข Tram 59 (stop: Flemington Rd/Mt Alexander Rd) โข Train to Newmarket Station (10-min walk) โข Multiple bus lines
WS 5 FLUIDITY | WS 6 POWER, 3 – 4.30 pm Mastering Cross-System & Continuous Motion. We will dive into fluid dynamics for Vals, focusing on the complexity of the cross-system and how to master its mechanics for seamless transitions. Youโll learn how to create continuous movement, combining different elements to achieve a smooth and flowing dance.
Using Spiral Movements & Axis Control: Spiral movements are one of my specialties, and in this section, we will focus on developing strength and precision in both on-axis and off-axis movement. Youโll gain a deeper understanding of how to control spirals, use energy efficiently, and enhance the expressiveness of your tango.Join this intensive session to refine your technique, expand your movement possibilities, and experience a whole new level of dynamic control in your dancing!ย
Tango offers an endless vocabulary of movements, but true mastery lies in how we connect them. This workshop focuses on the art of seamless transitionsโhow to combine structures with fluidity, coherence, and creative expression. Weโll explore how to break down and reassemble familiar sequences, adapt them to the space, and develop greater improvisational freedom while maintaining clarity in the lead and response. Through this process, youโll gain a deeper understanding of structure, making your dance more dynamic, connected, and expressive.
Beyond just following the beat, tango invites us to explore the rich textures and nuances of its music. In this final workshop, weโll focus on interpreting syncopations, double-time accents, and rhythmic variations according to different orchestras. Youโll learn how to adjust your movement quality, timing, and energy to match the emotional depth of each piece, refining your ability to play with contrast and subtlety. By deepening your sensitivity to musical phrasing, youโll bring more expressiveness, sophistication, and spontaneity to your dance.
WS 1 TANGUEDAD – 3 to 4.30 pm | WS 2 ARRASTRE Y CADENCIA 4.30 – 6pm
Discover how to feel at home in your body while dancing tango. This workshop focuses on refining movement quality, improving body awareness, and mastering transitions with ease. Through guided exercises, youโll develop a deeper connection between your body and the music, allowing you to move with greater confidence, adaptability, and expression on the dance floor. Weโll explore how posture, grounding, and breath influence your movement, helping you achieve a more natural and effortless dance. By integrating body mechanics with musicality, youโll enhance your ability to navigate the dance floor fluidly and with assurance.
To deepen our understanding of tangoโs expressive language, we will explore two fundamental concepts: arrastre (drag) and cadencia (cadence). These elements shape the texture and musicality of the dance, influencing both movement quality and connection. Weโll work on how to incorporate arrastre and cadencia with precision and sensitivity, adapting them to different orchestras and rhythmic structures. Through focused exercises, weโll refine the ability to play with weight, suspension, and groundedness, enhancing both musical interpretation and the fluidity of movement on the dance floor.
Delve into the exploration of utilizing each other’s space, exchanging spatial positions, and generating and invading space organically. We’ll focus on understanding the dynamics of movement and how to interact with our partner’s space in creative and unexpected ways. Using tangueroโs elements like sacadas, enganches or voleos we are going to break paradigms about the execution of them according to traditional roles.ย
Generating Movement from Stillness: The Art of Surprise in Tango. Tango is not just about continuous motionโitโs also about the power of stillness and how movement emerges from it. In this workshop, we will explore how to generate fluid and dynamic movements from stationary positions, developing precision, control, and expressiveness. A special focus will be on voleo sorpresivoโunexpected, yet organic kicks that add texture and playfulness to the dance. Weโll work on how to prepare, execute, and seamlessly integrate these movements while maintaining balance, connection, and musicality. By mastering the contrast between stillness and sudden action, youโll bring a new level of depth and excitement to your dance
50 years ago Mingo Pugliese revolutionised the dance by creating the ‘Estructura de Giro en 8’ – a turning structure that not only organises movement but unlocks endless possibilities on the dancefloor.
This workshop is for leaders and followers and is aimed at social dancers who want to refine their technique. It will take place on Saturday 29 March at 12 Surrey Road South Yarra from 6 – 7:30pm. The workshop will be conducted by Bill Jarman of Tango Bajo and Leonel Colque of Leonel Victoria Tango, two of Melbourne’s best teachers collaborating to share their collective tango wisdom. $70 per couple or $40 per individual. For any queries, PM us or Leonel Victoria Tango.
Workshop participants will also be entitled to a reduced price entry of $20 into BIlz Milonga which starts at 8pm.
I am so excited to announce this special collaboration with the gorgeous BelenSilva on Sunday, March 30th, 10:30 amโ12 noon!
(Finally!!! Weโve been talking about doing this for ages!)
Join Rina and Belen in an energising and fun followers technique workshop! A focused technique class designed to enhance confidence, connection, musicality and heel work. Whether youโre an experienced dancer or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class will help you connect more fully with your body and movements to the music.
Weโll work on posture, balance, axis control, and footwork, as well as lot of musical embellishments and decorations helping you to be more in control of your own dance.
Bookings required. Book by messaging Rina or email info@tangoesencia.com.au
Join Nadim Sawaya & Hsin-Da Lee for a special collaborative Leaders Technique Workshop on Wed, 2nd April.
About Hsin-Da..
Invited to DJ during the popular Melbourne Tango Weekend and hosted by Tango Club Melbourne, Hsin-Da Lee is a professional dancer and instructor who runs Tango Life Studio in Taiwan.
Hsin-Da will collaborate with Nadim in this one-off special workshop for Leaders, which will be super informative for dancers at all levels of experience!
About the workshopโฆ
Refine your tango-leading skills in this focused technique class designed to enhance precision, connection, and musicality. Whether youโre a seasoned leader or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class will help you develop a confident, clear lead while maintaining elegance and fluidity in your movements.
Weโll work on posture, balance, axis control, and footwork, as well as techniques for creating a smooth and dynamic connection with your partner. Through drills, exercises, and guided practice, youโll gain the tools to lead with clarity and sensitivity, making your dancing more enjoyable for both you and your partner.
Book via email to info@tangoesencia.com.au or contact Rina directly.