Thu 17th Sep, 20:00 at Sevenoaks (The Den)
This all-levels class is suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
During the first part of the class we look at the fundamentals of tango, introducing concepts for beginners and giving advice and vital tune-up tips for those who already dance tango. Then after the coffee break we give the experienced dancers something more challenging to work on, whilst continuing to practice fundamentals and basic steps with the beginners.
This is a drop-in class with no need to pre-book, but please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Thu 1st Oct, 20:00 at Sevenoaks (The Den)
If you have ever wondered about trying tango, why not come along and discover this most versatile of all partner dances!
We will cover the basics of the dance and show you what you will be able to learn, and hopefully by the end of the session you will be dancing something that looks a lot like tango! There will also be coffee and tea available at the venue from Willow's Earth.
Please pre-book if you are coming. Email us at studio@jivebeat.dance or text / WhatsApp on 07532 183905.
Thu 15th Oct, 20:00 at Sevenoaks (The Den)
This all-levels class is suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
During the first part of the class we look at the fundamentals of tango, introducing concepts for beginners and giving advice and vital tune-up tips for those who already dance tango. Then after the coffee break we give the experienced dancers something more challenging to work on, whilst continuing to practice fundamentals and basic steps with the beginners.
This is a drop-in class with no need to pre-book, but please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Tango is a partner dance between two people that changes to reflect your mood. It can be flirtatious and sexy, dramatic and close, or fun and informal. You get to choose how you dance, and that can change from one dance to the next.
From its earliest days, Tango has always been a dance of multiple personalities. Slow and flowing, fast and rhythmic, it can adapt to different moods and speeds even within the same song. And yet through all that versatility the same steps and techniques are used in everything.
Tango is often described as a fundamentally simple dance as there are no complex step sequences to learn or choreography to remember.
Simple, however, does not mean easy, and it can take time to unlock the challenges that this dance will set.
But that journey of exploration will teach you as much about your own body as it does about tango, and you will soon start to feel its influence everywhere.
Our teaching approach looks past the mystique and concentrates on the kineseology and fundamental principles of how tango works. No fuss, no traditions, just naked tango that will lead you to discover a whole new language of movement and physical connection. Your body and spirit will thank you!
Over the years, Graham has learned how to dance tango from many top Argentine and International teachers, but he has also spent just as much time developing his understanding of how the dance works and in learning how - specifically - to teach a dance that does not consist of repeating figures or step sequences. As a result he has developed his own modern teaching style that is based on the fundamental essence of tango - connection, technique, and the two-way dance conversation between leader and follower. Read more...
Our private tuition and limited group classes take place in our private studio in Biggin Hill. This space has been designed specifically with dance classes in mind, and includes a barre, a mirror, a high quality sound system, and video equipment for online classes or for reviewing your own progress.
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