The essence of the art of dancing lies

in the realm of the soul and heart; it is not the intellect,

but the emotions from which the dance takes off.

Jorge, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, learned tango from Argentinean teachers Carlos Loyola, Nito and Elba, Armando and Daniela Arcuri, Miguel Angel Pla, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, Eva Lucero and Patricio Touceda, Alex Krebs (USA), Daniel Lapadula, Aurora Lubiz, Jorge Firpo, Miriam Larici and Hugo Patyn, Valeria Zunino and Pablo Nievas, Leonardo & Carlos Barrionuevo, etc.

A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Liliana took tango classes with well known and respected teachers such as Rodolfo Dinzel, Mimi Santapa', Aurora Lubiz and many others. She has also taken workshops in Portland, Vancouver and Victoria with visiting teachers such as Eduardo Saucedo, Miguel Angel Pla, Tony and Ilana, Eva Lucero and Patricio Touceda, Daniel Lapadula, Cecilia Gonzalez, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, Homer and Cristina, Miriam Larici and Hugo Patyn, Valeria Zunino and Pablo Nievas, etc.

 

The emphasis in their classes is always on the very fundamentals of Argentine Tango, whether Salon Style or Milonguero Style: 
    - the importance of basic steps 
    - the connection with partner and with music 
    - the displacement on the dancing floor 
    - the ability of the leader and the follower united, without judgement or resistance, to connect powerfully in the tango embrace, enjoying the closeness and intimacy of the dance partner for the duration of a tango. Some sort of bliss! 

 

TANGO CLASSES

General Topics in all levels: 
- posture, balance 
- communication through the frame between leader and follower 
- how to interpret the music, and how to be elegant and effective. 

New students are always welcome. All classes include review of basic skills, and participants progress at their own level.

Level 1
Core structures and concepts of Tango lead and follow, crossed and parallel foot work; Dance frame, body positions, walking, Basic step, front ochos, back ochos, grapevine and musicality. 
 

Level 2
Displacements, left and right turns, cambios de frente, molinetes, embellishments and navigation, barridas and sentadas. 

Level 3

Entradas, sacadas, ganchos, boleos, and musical phrasing. 

COST of CLASSES: 
Monthly pass 
(four consecutive lessons) 
Special for Couples................ $ 60
Weekly: 
Drop in per person ................ $ 10

WHEN and WHERE? Regular Classes: EVERY WEDNESDAY

Address: Martin Batchelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant St. (downtown Victoria between Douglas and Blanshard St., almost accross the street from City Hall)

Beginners and Intermediate level classes are every Wednesday from 8pm (sharp!) to 9 pm. Please arrive a few minutes earlier to get ready.

Please note:

Regular classes will continue until March 28, 2012.  They will restart in September 2012 (Check this web page for updates.)

For more information, contact Jorge at (250) 858-1234 or Email jcsueldo@shaw.ca

Note: These classes are followed by "La Milonga Informal" from 9:15 to 11 pm, hosted by Tango Vita, the Victoria Tango Association.