Tango Technique with Ruth Hernandez
NEW Series on Monday nights starting February 10th. Come to all sessions or attend select weeks.
This comprehensive 10-week tango series is designed for those passionate about mastering their roles as leaders or followers. With a deep focus on technique, connection, and musicality, this course will guide you through the essential elements of tango, empowering you to dance with precision, grace, and creativity.
Through a carefully structured curriculum, each session delves into foundational and advanced topics, including:
• Connection and Embrace: Develop a stable, fluid connection in both closed and open embrace, building the foundation for a harmonious partnership.
• Balance and Control: Strengthen your axis and explore dynamic movements such as colgadas, volcadas, boleos, and planeos.
• Walking and Musicality: Refine walking techniques and understand the interplay between movement and rhythm.
• Turns, Pivots, and Adornments: Master linear and circular turns, sacadas, and elegant embellishments to elevate your style.
• Creative Exploration: Enhance your skills with creative exercises that integrate adornments, stops, and fluid transitions.
Each session includes practical exercises to improve posture, flexibility, and strength, ensuring participants feel confident and elegant on the dance floor. This series provides a comprehensive approach to tango, offering an opportunity to deepen your connection to the dance and refine your technique.
What to bring:
• Comfortable but fitted clothes (preferably, shorts or leggings) * it is important for you to be able to see the outline of your hips and knees through your choice of clothing *
• Small towel
• Tango Shoes
• Socks (we will be working without shoes) or bring heel-less dance shoes.
• An open mind and a positive attitude.
Take the next step in your tango journey with this engaging and immersive course!
PRICING
$30 Drop-in class
$24 Membership Rate
$20 DanzPass + Membership
Meet The Host
Ruth Hernandez is a seasoned Argentine tango dancer and instructor, boasting an illustrious career spanning over two decades. She has taught classes, led workshops, and performed in shows and festivals across Chile, Argentina, and the United States. Ruth received the “Outstanding Dancer” award at the National Tango Championship in Chile... Read More
Upcoming Dates
Questions? Contact us or call 212-500-1064