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A Special Deep-Dive Tango Treat with Lya ElcaguJoin us as we welcome back master instructor Lya Elcagu for a fully immersive week of tango in Salt Lake City!
Prepare for an exciting week of tango growth, including:
- A full weekend of progressive workshops
- One guided practica
- Two vibrant milongas
- Guest DJ Tommy Smith
- A special live performance by Salt Lake City’s beloved Phonograph Blue
Additionally, Lya will offer private and semi-private lessons throughout the week. Semi-private lessons are a brand-new format for Salt Lake! We’re especially excited to offer two pre-scheduled sessions for women, focusing on developing both leading and active following skills.
➡️ Space is limited — RSVP now to reserve your spot.
Other semi-private and private lesson times are available upon request.
📅 Workshop Weekend Schedule:
Friday, August 22
7:00–8:15 PM — Class 1: Captivating Ingredients of Tango· $30
8:30–11:00 PM — Opening Milonga · $20 DJ Larisa Yaroshchuk
Saturday, August 23
1:00–2:15 PM — Class 2: Followers Technique · $30
2:30–3:45 PM — Class 3: Fun Crosses · $30
8:00–12:00 AM — Grand Milonga! · $30 Featuring DJ Tommy Smith and a special performance by Phonograph Blue (Performance from 8:00–9:00 PM)
Sunday, August 24
1:00–2:15 PM — Class 4: Effortless Ochos &Boleos · $30
2:30–3:45 PM — Class 5: The Joy of Musicality · $30
4:00–5:30 PM — Guided Practica · $20
Practice and refine your skills in this focused session with Lya.
💲 Pricing
Full Pass: $175
Early Bird Pass: $155 (available through August 1, 2025)
Full-Time Student Pass: $100
À La Carte Classes: $30 (at the door)
Semi-Private Lessons: $50 (RSVP required)
💳 Please make payments to Erica Hansen via Venmo:�https://www.venmo.com/u/Erica-Hansen-82
🩰 About Lya Elcagu
Lya Elcagu brings together deep technical mastery, holistic movement knowledge, and a passion for connection through tango. Whether you're just starting or are a seasoned dancer, her teaching will help you unlock joyful, grounded, and organic movement.
A 500+ hour certified yoga teacher in addition to her tango mastery, Lya offers a unique blend of body awareness, alignment, and musical sensitivity. Her methodology supports dancers in connecting deeply to their own bodies, their partners, and the music — enhancing technique, ease, connection, and expression.
Rooted in the tradition of social tango, Lya tailors each class to the specific needs of her students, always aiming to make improvisation more accessible and enjoyable.
✨ Highlights
🎖️ Semifinalist, Campeonato de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (2023)
🏅 Finalist, Campeonato para Mujeres en el rol Conductor (2018)
🎓 Former instructor at DNI Tango School in Buenos Aires — one of the world’s most respected tango institutions
💃 Trained with tango masters including Dana Frigoli, Fernando Galera, Virginia Vasconi, Pablo Alvarez, and many others
🌐 Learn more about Lya: www.movetocreate.net
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
E.W. Garbett Center for Choral Music, 700 N 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-1819, United States
