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Tango x Pole Day Retreat Beginner + Intermediate | A full-day immersion in technique, pleasure, power, and play — led by us, for us. A day where tango meets pole in a way that’s grounded, accessible, and unapologetically yours. We’ll build technical skill (feet, posture, pivots, musicality, core connection) through tango solo + tango barre, then translate it onto the pole with options for every body and every level. Afternoon choreography is a guided exploration of connection with tango, pole, and self — without the patriarchy. No performing for anyone. No “good girl” rules. Just freedom to dance.
The Day Schedule
10:00 — Arrival + Welcome Breakfast Bar Fresh juices | fruit | yoghurt | coffee/tea Intention setting: what do you want to feel today?
Morning: Technique + Translation (Tango → Pole) 10:00–10:15 — Warm-Up 10:15–11:05 — Tango Solo Foundations (All Levels, layered)
Beginner focus: walk mechanics, posture, axis, weight transfers Intermediate focus: musical phrasing, suspension, rebounds, contrast Key skills: Tango walk (projection, push, control) Cadence + pausa (stillness as power) Axis + intention (clean, calm, intentional movement)
11:05–11:15 — Break
11:15–12:05 — Tango Barre (Technique lab) A barre-style technical session built for dancers who want cleaner tango lines and more control. Foot articulation + calves + turnout awareness (without forcing it) Core-to-leg connection Hip stability for pivots Balance drills that directly support pole movement
12:05–12:55 — “Tango to Pole” Skills Lab (Beginner-friendly) We take the tango qualities and place them onto the pole: Axis & elegance: walking and turning around the pole Pivots & spirals: tango technique translated into pole turns Leg lines & adornos: embellishment options (simple → spicy) Floor-to-vertical pathways: safe transitions with choice Options always: low-impact, no-invert, no-spin needed. Heels optional.
12:55–13:45 — Lunch (provided Vineyard 62) A proper reset. Hydrate. Chat. No rush.
Afternoon: Choreography + Freedom (No patriarchy, no performance)
13:45–14:10 — Warm-Up + Prep Ribcage + hips + shoulders Touch, texture, tempo “Dance for yourself” permission practice 14:10–15:30 — Choreography Lab: Tango x Pole (Layered Levels) We build a piece that’s emotion-led, not male-gaze-led. Musicality: sharpness + softness, control + release Connection to the pole as a partner/tool, not a prop Tango motifs: walk, pause, pivot, adornos Pole motifs: circling, wraps, spins (optional), holds, slides (optional), shapes Beginner version: grounded, low choreography with strong lines Intermediate version: added turns, tempo play, more pole pathways
15:30–15:45 — Break
15:45–16:45 — Freedom Run-Through + Creative Choice Sets, end of day sharing of work You’ll choose 2–3 “power options” to personalise your dance, such as: Stillness + breath A leg line moment A turn moment A floor phrase A pole embrace / release A gaze choice (inward, down, away — never for anyone else)
16:45–17:15 — Cool Down + Closing Circle Stretch + nervous system downshift Optional filmed run-through for you What This Day Gives You Stronger tango technique you can actually feel A clear bridge between tango and pole movement A choreography toolkit you can reuse Confidence without comparison A room where sensuality is yours, not a performance
End of day fizz (non alcoholic options provided)
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Event Venue
Land Of Green Ginger, The Land of Green Ginger, 78, Front St, Tynemouth, North Shields, United Kingdom
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