Beginner Argentine Tango Classes (Dec 2024)

Beginner Argentine Tango Classes (Dec 2024)

Instructors: Francesco Guerra and Katie Myers

When: Fridays Dec 6, 13, 20, 6:30 - 7:30 pm class, followed by practica until 9 pm (instructors will be present until at least 8:30 pm).

Where: The multi-purpose room at the Capital Center (the indoor athletic facility of Capital University), at 2360. E. Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43209. Walk into the Capital Center, and someone can direct you to the room.

Parking: Free on-street parking in designated spaces on Pleasant Ridge Avenue and E. Mound Street. Off-Street parking is also available in any of S or F lots (if interested, please e-mail [email protected] for campus map and a parking pass, which must be printed out and displayed).

Cost: $40 for all three classes or $15 for drop-in per class. Practica is included in the class fee. ($10 if coming to the practica only.)

Payment: Pay Tiffiany via Venmo @TiffianyNJackson (do not forget the extra i in Tiffiany). (Please include in the Venmo comment section your name, email, and, if you feel comfortable, phone #, and any special notes, such as if you're paying for some but not all three sessions. You will be emailed to confirm payment.) Send inquiries to [email protected]

Follow-On Event: Beginner's Welcome Milonga: You're all cordially invited to a milonga, planned especially to welcome beginners. Regular cost $12. $6 for those who attended any of the December beginner's series. Details to be provided soon.

Other info:
The series will focus on the concepts of connection, navigation and musicality.
Week 1 - 8 count basic or box with crusada + walking together
Week 2 -forward and back Ochos and molinete + review of week 1
Week 3 - check steps and ocho cortado + review of week 1 and 2
Instructors will also provide a guided practica.

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About our instructors:
Our mission as tango teachers is rooted in our deep passion for dance as an art form. We are, first and foremost, dancers who have embraced tango as an extension of our creative journey. This foundation shapes our teaching philosophy, which prioritizes the overall dance experience, emphasizing creativity, individuality, and self-expression.

Ultimately, our goal is to cultivate dancers who are not just technically skilled but are also empowered to innovate and connect with the music and their partners in a meaningful way. We strive to inspire a dance experience that is as heartfelt and individual as it is grounded in the traditions of tango.