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May 11 @ 6:00 pm - June 29 @ 7:00 pm

$195
Date: Saturdays, May 11 – June 29 (8 classes), 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: 154 E 10th Ave. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Cathedral
Course Description: In this course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Argentine Tango – walk (caminata), embrace, connection with your dance partner, weight changes and posture. Tango etiquette, and floor craft.
Cost: each series (8 classes) – $195 per person; (FT students 20% off; student ID). For the discount, please email us at info@mediacorner.ca.
Payment: Registration in advance is mandatory. All payments must be made in advance to approve the registration.
How to register (please ensure to follow both steps):
1. Please make a payment via e-transfer;
2. Or email at (info@mediacorner.ca) yours/your partner’s name and last name, including the course/level that you would like to take.
3. You will receive a confirmation email from us to approve your registration.
FAQ:
::: DO I NEED A PARTNER TO REGISTER?: If you have a partner, that is great; please then include both names in the email to us. If you do not have a partner, you are welcome to register and we will do our best to match the number of leaders and followers!
::: FOOTWEAR: Please ensure that you have indoor shoes. Absolutely no street shoes in the studio. You can wear shoes with leather or suede soles (or skip the shoes and wear fuzzy socks) so you can pivot. Make sure the shoes stay on your feet easily (no mules or slingbacks) so that you can walk backward.
::: WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement. Layers are recommended.
::: WHAT TO BRING TO THE CLASS: water bottle (we have filtered water at the studio).
Which Level to choose?
We all move forward at different paces. We sincerely recommend that you take each level as many times as you need until you feel that most of the things outlined in the course are going well. Attending the weekly practices is essential in order to be able to move forward. It is very important that you truly ask yourself where you are at your level. Just be patient with yourself, give yourself time, enjoy the dancing, and good things will come. If you have any questions about the levels, please feel free to ask us. Happy dancing!

Argentine Tango Class Etiquette:

:: Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to prepare for the class. We start on time. If you are running late, please enter the room quietly.

:: Please have your cell phone on silent ring mode once the class starts.

:: Do not chat while the teacher is talking to the group.

:: Your breath is important. Please carry gum or mints. If you don`t have any, we`ll be happy to share ours, just ask!

:: Wear a freshly laundered top. Tango is danced in a close embrace and any sweat, cooking or other odors can be unpleasant to your dance partner.

:: If you are sweating a lot, please wear light layers so that you can remove them after the warm-up (sweat is unavoidable sometimes, but can be managed).

:: If you are wearing perfume, please do so in moderation. Too much perfume can irritate your dance partner.

:: If you are coughing or sneezing due to a cold virus it is advisable not to risk passing it to your classmates by dancing with them.

:: Wear pants/skirts which allow easy movement. Ladies: ankle-length skirts or pants/ skirts with excessive fabric do not work.

:: Shoes: please change into a pair of shoes with clean bottoms, that were not worn on the way to the studio. Leather or suede shoes only. Runners/ rubber sole shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.

:: Do not teach or correct your partner. Instead, look for improvements in yourself. Teachers are here to answer any questions or help you with difficulties. Correction from the teacher is a normal part of the class and only helps with your improvement.

:: Photography and videos are only allowed with the permission of the teachers.

:: If you want to see a noticeable improvement in your dancing, attend the weekly Sunday Practica at the Polish Hall from 8 pm to 10 pm, where we can help you with your dancing.

:: If you feel uncomfortable during the class in any way, please come and talk to us in person or send us an email. We want you to feel happy, and safe and enjoy every moment of the class.

:: We all move forward at a different pace. Be patient with yourself, give yourself time, and enjoy the dancing, and good things will come.

Details

Start:
May 11 @ 6:00 pm
End:
June 29 @ 7:00 pm
Cost:
$195
Event Category:

Venue

Holy Trinity Cathedral
154 E 10th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V5T 1Z4 Canada
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