Class Schedule & Details
*All classes are suspended for the time being, we will send out an email when we resume classes. Our next six-week Tango 101 class series will hopefully start sometime in spring 2021. Please email us if you would like to be contacted when we have the dates for this class.
Wednesday Classes
6:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Tango 101 for Beginners
-class series in progress, need instructor permission to join
7:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Intermediate Level
- drop-ins welcome!
Location: Motion in Balance Dance Studio
219 Legion Way SW, Suite 203-A
Olympia, WA 98501
**Dance shoes, socks, or non-marking street shoes required.
Tango 101 for Beginners
-class series in progress, need instructor permission to join
7:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Intermediate Level
- drop-ins welcome!
Location: Motion in Balance Dance Studio
219 Legion Way SW, Suite 203-A
Olympia, WA 98501
**Dance shoes, socks, or non-marking street shoes required.
Foundations of Argentine Tango:
Tango 101 for Absolute Beginners
Tango 101 classes are designed for:
Tango 101 is taught in a six-week series format. Three progressive six-week class series are required to complete Tango 101 before moving up to the next level. We will begin to learn the basic vocabulary of Argentine tango including the embrace, the tango walk, the parallel and cross system, the cruzada, basic turns, front and back ochos, ocho cortado, molinette, and the boleo. We will also introduce the close embrace that is primarily used at tango social dances. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required for this level. Please see Class Details section below for more information.
- Absolute beginners--those with no dance experience
- Tango dancers of any level wanting to clean up the basics
- Dancers wanting to get started with learning "the other role"
Tango 101 is taught in a six-week series format. Three progressive six-week class series are required to complete Tango 101 before moving up to the next level. We will begin to learn the basic vocabulary of Argentine tango including the embrace, the tango walk, the parallel and cross system, the cruzada, basic turns, front and back ochos, ocho cortado, molinette, and the boleo. We will also introduce the close embrace that is primarily used at tango social dances. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required for this level. Please see Class Details section below for more information.
Intermediate Level Classes
An advanced beginning/intermediate level class. Various topics are covered in this class taught in a monthly format. We will focus on introducing more challenging tango movements while also working on technique, musicality, and connection. Email us for current class topic. Dancers with prior Argentine tango experience that feel they are at an advanced beginner or intermediate level and have had some practice with the steps described in Tango 101 are welcome to drop-in to this class throughout the month. Cost is $50 for the month (four classes) or $15 drop-in rate.
Class Details
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- Footwear--For beginners we recommend that you wear some type of dance shoe with a leather or suede sole or a jazz shoe or dance sneaker, or any non-marking street shoe that is comfortable and allows you to pivot on the ball of your foot. Flats or heels are fine for ladies; wear what is most comfortable. Clean socks are also a great and easy option for men and women! Examples: Tango, ballroom or salsa shoes, jazz flats, ballet slippers, dance sneakers etc. Non-marking street shoes that you can pivot in are OK if you do not have dance shoes. Check out our resources page for where to buy tango shoes.
- Fragrance Free--Please refrain from wearing cologne, perfume or other scented products to class, as many people are very sensitive to the chemicals in synthetic fragrances. Also, if you smoke, please do not smoke right before class, as the scent lingers and can bother other dancers. Thanks for your cooperation!
If you are unfamiliar with Argentine tango, here are a few performances by amazing dancers to give you a sense for the dance. Enjoy!
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