Gancho means a hook. In literal translation, gancho means a hook. In tango, the gancho is an element executed by flexing and swinging the free leg around … an obstacle. The leg ‘bends itself’ as it meets the obstacle during its original trajectory of movement. Traditional gancho can be executed either to the inside or...

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💃🕺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.🕺...

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Main focus: entry from forward and back cross *Sensation of circularity in the lead and follow. *‘Same front’ – upper-body torsions. *How to accommodate and accompany your partner. *Opposition in a flat plane with focus on a forward step and on a back step. *Curving the opposition (open / side step, forward / back cross)....

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A parallel system is when a partner’s left leg works in front of your right, and your partner’s right leg walks in front of your left. Cross-system allows the right leg to walk with the partner’s right leg and the left leg with the partner’s left leg. Everything is possible in tango! The little twist...

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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...

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All levels class with Laura Grandi at MOTA, 11 Bow St, Somerville (across from Dance Union, above Bloc Café)

All levels class with Laura Grandi at MOTA, 11 Bow St, Somerville (across from Dance Union, above Bloc Café)

The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday -- Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance) and Tango lessons. Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for...

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WELCOME FEBRUARY--THE MONTH OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP!! The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday — Boston’s largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance) and Tango lessons. Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango...

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Join us Thursday nights for 'Tango-Lab,' a unique dance forum tailored for Mid-stage tango dancers and milongueros.  This lab is Dance focused (musicality, Rythym, fluid, partnership) and offers an in-depth exploration of various aspects of the dance.  We take practical patterns, and focus on shared roles, partnership and musicality. 'Tango Lab' provides a nurturing space...

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Do you tango? Tango Sueño Academy returns to Hartford area, at the Fred Astaire West Hartford starting April. Join us for weekly Saturday tango! - 11:30 - 12:30 am: Essentials for all - 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Intermediate tango privates by appointment $25 one hour, $40 both (with monthly registration), IN APRIL ONLY: first hour...

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