LEARN TANGO IN THE AFTERNOON. GO PRACTICE AT NIGHT!
This Saturday, DelhiTango starts a series of Basics classes at Lok Kala Manch. The class is 3.30 – 5.30 pm. At 7.30 pm onwards there’s a milonga, i.e social tango dancing, at fantastic Ai restaurant. This set of tango classes will be the last ones organised by DelhiTango for a while.

Hope to see you this Saturday in class or at Ai!

With warm regards,
Stina

WEEKEND BASICS SERIES
24-25April & 1-2 May
Delhi Tango will be offering a series of basics classes during the following two weekends (Thereafter our venue Lok Kala Manch closes for renovation). The package of eight classes will give freshers an introduction to Argentine Tango. For those already familiar with Argentine tango but with a need to brush up on some aspects it will be possible to sign up for one or more two-hour sessions separately.

CONTENT
Everyone will be encouraged to both lead and follow because we believe that being thus “bilingual” enhances your dancing and understanding of tango regardless of the role that you conventionally dance. We have also found that it is not more difficult and does not take more time to learn both roles. You may compare it to children who without struggle learn two (or more) languages. Naturally, you will have the choice to stay with one role.

Saturday 24 April: 3.30-5.30 pm
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TANGO:
Connection & Communication, Lead & Follow, Walking
All forms of couple dance require some connection & communication, lead & follow. But Argentine Tango will simply not happen if these elements are not in place. Think of each dance as a conversation on the dance floor, one you have never experienced before. This is precisely what makes Argentine tango so exciting and yes, challenging, too.

Who will benefit from this class?
– Someone who wants to learn Argentine tango for the first time. You just cannot do without it.
– Any Leader who has experienced frustration at not being able to communicate your intention to your Follower. Or Follower at the receiving end of such miscommunication.
– Anyone who wants to understand why leading is as much about following as about “leading”. It’s usable life skill.

Sunday 25 April: 3.30-5.30 pm
OCHOS, “eights”
Ochos are one of the signature steps of tango. Most commonly the Follower is led to do back ochos, which means she moves back in an S-like fashion. Reversing the direction, the Follower goes into front ochos.

Who will benefit from this class?
– Someone who wants to learn ochos.
– Any Leader or Follower who feels there’s scope for their ochos to be more graceful and enjoyable.

Saturday 1 May: 3.30-5.30 pm
The Classic “CROSS”
Far from the easiest one to lead, but one of the classics. Therefore we will reveal some of the secrets to leading the cross – and following it. Also, it is useful as a transition to other steps, for example the front ocho taught in the previous 2-hour class.

Who will benefit from this class?
– Someone who wants to learn the Cross for the first time.
– Any Leader who has uttered “I wanted to you to cross”, or thought it quietly. Or Follower at the receiving end of the misunderstanding.

Sunday 2 May: 3.30-5.30 pm
Simple FANCY STEPS
Want to impress and surprise your follower? There’s a bagful of steps, which fulfil the requirement of looking and feeling fancy, yet are not overwhelmingly difficult to do.

Who will benefit from this class?
– Anyone who wishes to add to their tango repertoire.
– Anyone Leader who feels he keeps doing the same old things and is looking for inspiration.

VENUE
Lok Kala Manch, next to India Habitat Centre
From IHC gate no 3:
– Turn left
– Take the first little street left
– Then an immediate right and Lok Kala Manch is on your left.

CONTRIBUTION
Each 2-hr class Rs: 600
Series of 4 x 2hr classes Rs 2000

QUESTIONS
Shoes
Should be comfortable. Stay on your feet. Glide on the floor (NOT rubber soles gripping the floor). CARRY the shoes you intend to dance in and change into them at the venue.

Do I need a partner?
Not a requirement, but great if you have one.

What if I am one of those with two left feet?
Welcome! Rest assured that you are not the only one with this concern. The good news is that it has not been a problem thus far.

SIGN-UP & INFO
For further details, and to sign up, send an email or call.
Stina: +91-98105 21347

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Stina

Weekend Quickstart
This weekend DelhiTango is back at Lok Kala Manch for an introduction to Argentine Tango: 2 hrs on Satuday and 2 hrs on Sunday afternoon. Note that “quick” only refers to starting. Have no illusions, tango is not a dance that you learn quickly. But if the journey is long, it’s also beautiful. From the first moment – if you allow it.

There is inner and there is outer beauty. The Weekend Quickstart will emphasise the inner, which comes from presence, posture, attitude and yes – technique. Hopefully you will leave with your own understanding of why it “takes 2 to tango” and how this conversation on the dance floor comes about.

For DelhiTango’s classes you never have to worry about coming with your own partner. Firstly, because we, miraculously, often have an even gender balance and secondly because every one will learn both to lead and follow. Being “tango-bilingual” gives you a deeper understanding and tends to make you a better dancer.

Venue
Lok Kala Manch – next to India Habitat Centre. Call if you need directions.
20 Lodhi Institutional Area

Time
Saturday 27th February, 3-5 pm
Sunday 28th February, 3-5 pm

Contribution
Rs 600/2hr class; Rs. 1100/4hr weekend

Shoe lecture
Almost forgot. Please carry the shoes you intend to dance in. For further explanation visit the website: www.delhitango.com

Further information and Signing up for classes
If you have any questions, please call or email. Do make a comittment by signing up ahead of time!
STINA: 98105 21347; stinadelhitango@yahoo.com