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- All About Ochos:
Introduction to the crossing steps and pivots that are the basis of most moves in tango. 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+ - Slightly Off-Axis:
Moving off-axis is a great way to add suspensionss and flavor to your social dancing. Learn what you need to provide as a lead and follow, and how to have fun with it. Key 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: October series (5 classes)- $50 ; students $40
drop-in before 9 (for 1 or both classes)- $12; students $10 drop-in after 9- $5; students $3
** Always free after 10 pm **
Events:
9/24
10/8 10/15
11/26