This Saturday 3rd February 2024 Tony and Anita will work on the importance of ‘Axis’ (plural Axes) and balance. Finding, understanding and controlling our own axis, and the axis of our partner is very important in partner dancing, and especially in Argentine tango. We will work on exercises to help us to find our axes, to understand them, and […]
read articleGetting to know the three sub styles in Tango music.
Just watch and listen to some classic and well known tango, vals and milonga pieces, and look at some examples of people dancing to them. When listening try to hear the difference between the tango sub styles; vals, milonga and tango. When watching can you identify if there are certain moves that are only danced […]
read articleGuest Teacher *Hernan Brusa* on Saturday 27th January 2024 Class on ‘Having fun with milonga’
Tango E14 is proud to present special guest teacher Hernan Brusa this Saturday 27th January 2024. This Saturday the class from 1pm -2.30pm is on ‘Having fun on milonga. Hernan is an experienced teacher and has been with us for 5 years as a Guest Teacher. Dancers request him time and time again as he […]
read articleSaturday 20th January 2024 class on rhythmical decorations.
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 […]
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