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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
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 a pre-scheduled session 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, June 26
7:00–8:15 PM — Class 1: The Dream Team: Standing Leg- Axis- Free Leg: Use the team of standing leg and body weight to master the free leg! When we understand this powerful team, we can create strong roots and relate tension in our embrace $30
8:30–11:00 PM — Opening Milonga (DJ Larisa Yaroschchuk) · $20
Saturday, June 27
1:00–2:15 PM — Class 2: Spirals & Flow of Movement: We’ll explore how serial support a more connected and co-created dance, allowing movement to unfold in a natural flow. · $30
2:30–3:45 PM — Class 3: The Joy of Musicality: Discover how to dance in an easy way, using different musical layers. · $30
8:00–12:00 AM — Grand Milonga! · $30�Featuring DJ Tommy Smith
Sunday, June 28
1:00–2:15 PM — Class 4: Sacadas and Giros: Two of the most used elements in Tango. Let’s study them! $30
2:30–3:45 PM — Class 5: Fun Crosses: “Cruce en 5” No! Let’s play! We will discover all kinds of crosses and understand our body axis and the connection to our partner in a new way!· $30
4:00–5:30 PM — Guided Practica · $20�Practice and refine your skills in this focused session with Lya as she provides a theme, and assists dancers in learning effective methods of practicing and integrating a new skill into the dance.
Pricing:
- Full Pass: $165
- Early Bird Pass: $140 (available through June 10, 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
Lya has trained with important referents of the Tango Community and has worked together with Virginia Vasconi, Fernando Galera, German Ballejo, Pablo Inza and more.
🌐 Learn more about Lya: www.movetocreate.net
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