March, a month where winter is ending and spring is starting. Western MA Tango has a special treat in store for you to keep your spirits up during the last official weekend of winter! This month’s Big Tango Weekend will feature Andi Babbs and Brian Spellman. They are bringing their A game. They have recently...
Sacada means displacement Back sacadas require all the tango technique normally necessary to perform regular displacement plus a good understanding of torsions, pivots, timing, and movement delay. Torsions, pivots, over-pivoting We will work on torsions, pivots, over pivoting (without disturbing your partner axis and losing connection and balance), ability to walk while in overturned position,...
Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Partner is NOT required....
In this second series of tango classes, we explore giros (turns) initiated from both the forward cross and the back cross. This course is designed to deepen your understanding of circular movement, lead-follow dynamics, and connection with your partner. Key concepts include the sensation of circularity in both leading and following, the use of upper-body...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Every Sunday afternoon, normally from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $10 - Students $5 Our Current COVID Restrictions: What we request (via the honor system) is that attendees have any of: Being fully vaccinated against Covid A recent negative Covid test A lab test of elevated antibodies due to a previous infection We are not...
Molinete and its mantra-like repetitiveness create a basic structure for Tango language and all tango steps. You may hear it being called the code of walking or the code of Tango. You want to be sure you know and understand the difference between open and cross step and you can recite in your sleep the...
Tangueros, Laura Grandi will be teaching the pre-practica class and making sure she is there at all times to answer your questions during our 'guided practica' >> What will you be able to see when you come to Practilonga Caminito? >> In each class we will take a fundamental of tango (those movements that you...
