
Learn the foundations to dance tango, including basic figures and some combinations, suitable for all ages and beginners. Start your first class with enthusiasm and practice to build confidence.
Master the tango posture and embrace by aligning three points: hand, center, and the closed part of the embrace, while maintaining a straight posture and starting with an open embrace.
Learn to start tango by transferring weight from the right leg to the left, lead the weight change, and walk forward in closed or open embrace with a comfortable rhythm.
In tango argentino for beginners, women lead with the leg back before the rest of the body, while men initiate from the upper body before moving the leg.
Learn to walk with side steps in Tango argentino for beginners, exploring four variations by rearranging walk, left step, right step, and weight changes to improve leading and following sensitivity.
Learn the basic tango step, the base ocho, after mastering the essentials you already practiced.
Master basic tango footwork for beginners by performing side steps to the right, back steps with the left and right foot, cross left foot over the right foot, collect feet.
Practice beginner tango footwork, including side steps, forward steps, weight changes, and the collect, in rhythmic sequences counted 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.
Master two essential basics for the basic step: the man's slightly bigger side step and the woman's crossing with space on the outside line to allow cross steps.
Clarifies why the basic tango step omits the one, noting that one is a backward step avoided in milongas moving counterclockwise to prevent collisions, and guides proceeding to module 2.
Learn the basic tango step in cross system: the woman’s steps stay the same while the man changes weight, with a side step and forward walk through 3-4-5 and 6-7-8.
Introduces the first tango figure, the back ocho, for beginners as part of the Tango Argentino for beginners course.
Guide beginners through a movement exercise in tango, using wall support to rotate the upper body, transfer weight on the left foot, and perform step and collect with both legs.
Learn the man’s tango step sequence, featuring side steps, weight changes, and forward and lateral moves, ending with weight on the right foot.
Practice the together tango sequence with a side step and weight change, the man stepping forward and the woman back on the left leg, then start ochos by counting 1-2-3.
Finish tango sequence after the third ocho with a left-foot outside step, a salida, and basic cross system step, while the man changes weight and the woman collects and turns.
Learn forward ochos from the cross by performing the basic step, rotating the torso left, and guiding the woman's right leg through lateral steps and a returning circle.
Perform a wall-facing tango exercise for women that rotates the torso, with weight on the left leg and the right foot forward, then alternate steps until the flow feels natural.
Demonstrate the woman's complete tango sequence, including salida side steps, freeing the right leg, ochos forward on 1–3, a light lift and circle, ending on 6–7 and 8.
Learn the man's steps with a simple salida, rotate the torso left, and lead the ochos 1-2-3, guiding a circle for the partner to return to cross and finish 6-7-8.
Explore togetherness in tango argentino for beginners, pairing dance basics with collaborative movement to build confidence on the dance floor.
Master the ocho cortado, complete the basic step to five (the cross), perform a double-time rebote, open to the closed embrace side, and end the sequence with 6-7-8.
Perform the basic step up to the five cross, then execute a double-timing rebote starting with the right foot, turn and open left, and finish on 6-7-8.
Learn the man's tango steps for beginners: perform the basic step to the 5 cross, then rebote in double timing starting with the left foot forward, turn right, finish 6-7-8.
Master the rebote by having the woman step outside the man on the external line with her right leg, avoiding stepping in the same line as the man.
Learn Tango Argentino together as beginners, focusing on basic dance skills and building confidence in partner connection.
Learn the ocho cortado, a tango step typically performed with a woman's embellishment and a small embellishment by the man, as shown in this intro.
Master a left turn after the rebote, engaging the hip and pressing the heel while raising the toe. Then reverse, press the toe to the floor, and cross.
Learn to execute a small embellishment as the man, following salida, 3-4-5, rebote, then touch the back part of the woman's heel with the right toe, turn and collect 6-7-8.
Begin your tango argentino for beginners by embracing togetherness and dance, and start your journey with a clear, engaging introduction to this art.
Practice the sanguchito sandwich from back ochos, with the man performing a weight change and the woman stepping back while rotating on her left foot.
The woman steps forward over the man's leg, the man leads a small circle, and the woman returns to the crossing, finishing the front ocho sequence on 6-7-8.
Tango argentino for beginners in a man-only setting, guiding first-time dancers through the basics of this dance.
Tango Argentino for beginners invites learners to dance together, introducing beginner-friendly concepts of partner work and rhythm in tango.
Explore embellishments for the woman in the sandwich tango step, with examples of possible embellishments to practice in the moment.
Discover how the medialuna and parada come together to form a tango figure, illustrating the two essential elements needed to create this introductory sequence.
Learn the woman’s tango steps, including salida back, side, forward, and turn collecting the feet. Practice the forward cross step 6-7-8.
Lead the man’s tango argentino basics for beginners: right-foot forward step, torso rotation right to left, left leg forward, partner crossing the leg, and a 6-7-8 finish.
Explore Tango Argentino for beginners and learn to dance together, building confidence and connection on the dance floor.
Execute parada from the cross in cross system, with salida and weight change, as the man steps back and forward to position beside the partner, finishing 6-7-8.
Argentine tango is one of the most passionate dances in couple. Not for nothing are there many movies that include tango scenes as a strong point of the plot. Actors like Al Pacino and Antonio Banderas, just to name a few, have starred in tango scenes that have burned the public in a whirlwind of emotions.
On this course you will learn all necessary skills you need to start dancing argentine tango. You only need motivation and some practice. Let's dance Tango!
Disclaimer
This course is spoken in Spanish for better and natural explanations but you can choose English, German or Spanish subtitles.