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Luz Castineiras teaches both beginning tango and milonga at La Bruja! In the beginner class, we start out with technique exercises, and then partner up to learn simple, elegant figures for social dancing. This class is open to total beginners and to anyone who wants to work on their tango fundamentals.
After the beginner class, Luz teaches milonga! In this class, Luz explains the differences between body movement in tango and in milonga, which affect even the most basic steps. She also shows us some of the super-fun milonga figures in her repertoire.
These classes are taught as “leaders” and “followers” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Luz is a great leader and a great follower. Role-switching is welcome.
7:00-8:00 pm beginner class
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm milonga class
9:30-10:00 pm practica
We encourage everyone to stay, dance, and ask questions during the practica. Milonga-class students: try to arrive at 8:00!
Drinks are available across the hall at Morgan's Bar and Lounge. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
$20 general admission, single class (cash only)
$15 for students with ID, single class (cash only)
$35 for both classes in one night (cash only)
We hold tango classes every Wednesday at the Berkeley City Club. Luz is teaching Wednesdays, June 19th through July 10th. Starting July 17th, Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia will be teaching.
Luz Castineiras was born and raised in Buenos Aires and brings a unique perspective to tango. She spent five years reseraching tango as a therapy tool to improve social-emotional and cognitive skills in palliative care settings. Luz studied contemporary dance and music therapy in addition to tango. She began dancing tango at Studio Dinzel in Buenos Aires, where she was able to integrate these two disciplines. In 2011, she moved to the Bay Area and began teaching tango with various partners at la Pista in SF, Studio 1924 in Oakland, and Alma del Tango Studio in Marin.
Luz is a heart-and-soul tango dancer, and her dance communicates her strength and knowledge of music. In her classes, students are encouraged to explore tango and dance techniques, connection and musicality. She creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere for learning and always looks for active feedback from students.
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704
