Master fundamental to complex techniques. Explore our upcoming classes below.
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Tango Fundamentals: Ochos 101, 6:30 - 8:00 pm |. July 11 - August 1
A focused beginner-oriented practice of one of the most fundamental movements in tango, ochos (“figure eights”), including basic technique, entraces/exits, and styling.
Location Denver School of Social Dance, 1115 Acoma St
Price $25 drop-in, $80 full course, Register here
Week 1
Introduction to moving with a partner including the foundation of walking, weight shifts, and side steps.
Free Introduction to Tango, 6:30 - 8:00 pm |. July 3 - August 7
Sampler course for those completely new to tango. Covers the basics of connection, simple figures, and musicality. Drop-ins welcome.
Location Maria Empanada, 1298 South Broadway
Free, donations welcomed
Week 2
The box step (or 6-count basic). Continuing to work on weight shifts, forward, side and back steps with this simple sequence.
Week 3
The cross (or 8-count basic). Adding in more complexity with one of tango’s most iconic steps.
Week 4
Back Ochos (figure eights). The basics of leading and following one of tango’s most unique movements.
Week 5
Front Ochos. Continuing our study of ochos with front figure eights.
Week 6
Putting it all together, musicality. Combining everything we have learned to varied rhythms and orchestras of Tango music.
Solo Tango Drills with Laura on Zoom
Every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:10pm
Practice solo exercises online led by Laura with 8th Style Tango. A fun tango workout to help you with your ochos and technique. Classes are donation based.
Week 1
Back Ocho Basics(“figure eights”). Getting into and out of back ochos, leading and executing pivots.
Week 2
Front Ochos Basics, (“figure eights”). Getting into and out of front ochos, leading and executing front pivots.
Week 3
Spicing it up with common ocho decorations and additional exits.
Tango Fundamentals: Figures 101, 6:30 - 8:00 pm |. August 8 - August 29
An introduction to basic tango sequences and structure to get you moving on the dance floor and composing longer improvisations.
Location Denver School of Social Dance, 1115 Acoma St
Price $25 drop-in, $80 full course, Register here
Week 4
Ochos in embrace. Bringing what we have learned into close embrace.
Thursdays
Week 1
The box step (or 6-count basic) and La Salida Basica (or 8-count basic).
Week 4
The Ocho Cortado. A simpler, rhythmic alternative to ochos.
Week 2
La Salida Basica Crusada (8-count basic in cross system).
Week 3
Crosses + Ochos. Integrating ochos into and out of the basic 8-count.