Tuesday Night Tango in Palo Alto
Congregation Etz Chayim (in the balllroom)
4161 Alma Street (near San Antonio)
Palo Alto, CA
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango was born in the late 1800's in Buenos Aires, and has been changing and evolving ever since. It is a beautiful dance form that provides endless opportunity for improvisation and playfulness.
Everyone will learn to lead and follow.
7:00-8:00 Fundamentals- Playing with Feet:
Tango is all about the feet. We'll show you what you can do with yours, and how to play with your partner's. Never be on the wrong foot again. This series is ideal for new dancers, or experienced dancers working on fundamentals, or the other role.
8:00-9:00 Fundamentals- Practica
Stay for the practice led by some of the advanced students. We will review the material from the first class, and other tango basics.
8:00-9:00 Intermediate+ - Playing with Wraps:
Beautiful leg wraps to play with and between your partner's legs. Entrances and variations- wraps, enganched and ganchos Techniques for both leads and follows.
Milonga/Practica:
9:00-11:00 -get your fix of alternative and classical music
-various DJ's
-large wooden floor to try your biggest
and wildest moves!
Cost: November series (4 classes)- $40 ; students $32
drop-in before 9 (for 1 or both classes)- $12; students $10
drop-in after 9- $5; students $3
** Always free after 10 pm **
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