Tango Workshops and Milonga

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am UTC+00:00

Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Rd, Durham DH1 3QF | Durham

Tango Workshops and Milonga
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A One-Day Tango Weekender
10:15-11:00 | Doors Open: Warm-up
11-12:30 | Deconstructing El Basico:
How all of Tango is basically one figure
Geared towards dancers with a basic understanding of the common figures in tango, this class will examine how Argentine Tango works from a structural standpoint. Regardless of your stylistic preferences, this workshop shows the commonalities that are applicable worldwide. #brainbreaker
(level: fundamental)
~ Break for Lunch ~
14-15:30 | Spiral sequencing in the body: Pivots, Boleos and Enrosque
Pivots can seem simple, but understanding them deeply will unlock your repertoire for all spiral movements in the dance. This class delves deeply into the mechanics of the spiral sequencing, the timings for different figures, as well as how to interrupt the spiral to create exciting and dynamic figures.
(level: intermediate / advanced)
~ Break ~
16-17:30 | Pivots and Crosses in
Close Embrace
We will examine the limitations of the embrace, and necessary adjustments to keep the dance working smoothly, and everyone’s backs happy
(level: intermediate / advanced)
~ Break for Dinner ~
19-22:30 | Alt-Milonga
£35 per workshop (£30 multi-discount)
£10 Milonga (free with any workshop)
Private lessons available on the Friday and Sunday. £70 for one teacher, £90 for both teachers. Please contact Jeannette Ng for further details.
More information on Erin and Doruk on their website: www.erinanddoruktango.com
Booking form: https://forms.gle/ukjcRyMwnFfwvZqu5
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Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Rd, Durham DH1 3QF, 16 Park House Road, Durham, DH1 3QF, United Kingdom

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