Introduction to Tango INTENSIVE

Sun Sep 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

DANCE UNION | Somerville

Laura Grandi
Publisher/HostLaura Grandi
Introduction to Tango INTENSIVE
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Learn the fundamentals, basic moves, organization of the dance, connection, navigation strategies for dancing.
Ideal for absolute beginners, people who need to review fundamentals, or dances from another genre who want to learn Tango quickly.
You will have a lot of practice and individual corrections.
There is an 4 classes intermission .
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Program
Fundamentals: posture, embrace, feet positions, basic musicality
The Five connections approach.
Basic elements of Tango (leading and following).
Dance composition strategies.
Navigation strategies.
Movements: ocho cortado and ocho atras, parada sandwich and resolution
Dance etiquette
Be creative and improvise
Who can take this course?
People who like the challenge about learning something new and sophisticated
People who already dance other dances and want to immerse quickly into Argentine Tango (salsa, ballroom, bachata, ballet, modern dance, etc..)
People who have self body awareness through other activities such as sports, acting, yoga, etc. and want to experience a partnering discipline
Beginners who want to review all the basic
What happens when you finish?
You acquire the knowledge to become a social tango dancer, and attend with more confidence to the regular group classes. You just need to continue practicing A LOT!
Requirements
No partner needed, No tango experience required
All gender is welcome to lead or follow
Bring comfortable shoes and clothes. Not sure about shoes? Bring a pair of socks
THE TEACHER
Laura Grandi is an Argentine tango dancer, scholar, and teacher. Over the years, Laura has trained with the most recognized tango masters in Buenos Aires. She has been invited to teach workshops at international festivals, was selected to study at "Espacio Nacional Tango Argentino" run by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina, has a diploma in Tango issued by the University of Buenos Aires, and studied choreography, composition and dance theater at the IUNA (Universitary Institute of Art). Also, she is certified in Pilates Mat and Reformer.
Her passion and love for dance has enabled her to promote, perform and teach Argentine tango and culture in cities, dance schools, and festivals across Latin America, North America and Europe.
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DANCE UNION, 16 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143-2915, United States

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