This Saturday 20th January 2024 class is on learning about and exploring rhythmical decorations. We teach examples of decorations and learn rhythms however also encourage you to explore and try your own rhythms and timings. Decorations are a great way to spice up your dancing and add a cherry on top of your tango cake! […]
read articleSorry, we’re closed on Saturday 13th January 2024.
Unfortunately, due to hall not being available we are not able to hold Tango E14 on Saturday 13th January. However, Saturday 20th January we are back as usual with our weekly class and milonga. Class on Saturday 20th January will be on decorations as requested by dancers. It will be a follow up on the […]
read articleSaturday 6th January class on paradas, calecitas and pirouettes.
Restart 2024 this Saturday 6th January with getting your tango mojo back with a class on stops or paradas for beginners and for more advanced dancers for paradas with pirouettes and calecitas (carousels). Dance the after party blues away and find your equilibrium with dancing the tango! For beginners the afternoon will start recapping the […]
read articleX-mas Party! Guest Teacher *Hernan Brusa* on Saturday 16th December 2023 Class on playfulness in milonga
This Saturday 16th December it is Tango E14’s one and only Christmas party and milonga and we are presenting special guest teacher Hernan Brusa who is teaching a class on playfulness in milonga. Please make sure you don’t miss out on this world acclaimed teacher, dancer and DJ. His warmth, playfulness and detailed knowledge are […]
read articleWhen tango was illegal
Tango has a controversial and complex history, highlighted by the fact that tango was illegal at some point in its history. Answer to the question: When was tango illegal? The words “tango” and “tambo” around the River Plate basin were initially used to refer to musical gatherings of slaves, with written records of colonial authorities […]
read articleRecommended tango leaders
Tango’s history is complex which reflects in the music. To understand more about tango and enrich your dancing listen to the recommended tango leaders and read their biographies. Research the below tango leaders when you have spare time. Look for and listen to the music of the maestros, especially the ‘Golden Age’ of Tango (1930s […]
read articleThis Saturday 9th December class on finding your axis and decorating
This Saturday 9th December 2023 at Tango E14 we have a class on understanding and using our axes for decorations. { No ! We are not going to chop anyone up with an axe, or cut anyone down. } ‘Axes’ is the plural of ‘Axis’. We need to understand both our own axis and that […]
read articleSaturday 2nd December class on basic tango technique; ochos and disassociation
This Saturday 2nd December the class will be on basic tango techniques and cover foundations such as hip disassociation and ochos. This week will build on necessary tango foundations for example, embrace, disassociation, walking and ochos. After a few exercises in the beginning the floor will be open to you and you can ask questions […]
read articleSaturday 18th November class on tango musicality
This Saturday the 18th November an exciting afternoon with class all about Tango music and how to dance to the music and use it to play with and improvise to. Please BE AWARE if coming on the DLR tomorrow there is no service between Bank and Lewisham, Tower Gateway/Bank and Canning Town, and Stratford and […]
read articleSaturday 11th November class on essential Giros, techniques and variations.
This week 11th November we look more in-depth at the essential understanding of Giros (turns) their technique and variations on Giros. Please come early to get the full benefit of this class. 1 – 2.30 pm Class with Tony and Anita. Class on essential understanding of ‘Giros’, techniques and variations. This week we will look […]
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