After a lovely start last week with great exercises on reflecting and grounding this Saturday the 17th we will continue the topic on grounding and teach the calesita or carusel in the class!
It was great to see everyone back again last week and all dancers had a good catch up, now we are ready to work on our technique again as well as connecting with our partner in a playful and meaningful way.
Class on the calecita
For beginners as well improvers this week Stuart and Anita are teaching calesitas or carrusel, a merry-go-round step where the leaders keeps the follower in place and walks around them. Also the other way round is possible where the leaders stay on the spot and follower walk around them. For improvers we will include the change of roles in one continuous figures and for both a change of direction as well as simple decorations for the follower and for more advanced Adornos e.g. rulos, beats, change of level for the improvers. We will start the class with balancing exercises and walking with crosses, rulos, punteos, perfecting our grounding and collecting which improves our walking.
Join us this Saturday to become a better and more confident tango dancer!
Private classes available
There are slots available for private classes occasionally before the group class or after the milonga on Saturdays 12-1pm or 5-6pm. These classes are suitable for individuals as well as couples. Please email dance@tangoe14.co.uk or call 07740137383 to check hall and teacher availability. Classes are now also available Monday evenings in Westferry close to DLR station from 6pm-8.30pm.
Details
- Saturday 17 January 2026
- St John’s Community Centre, 37-43 Glengall Grove, London E14 3NE, UK
- Doors open 12:45pm
- Class 1:00-2:30pm
- Milonga 2:30-5:00pm with DJ Andy Warner
- £8 whole event, £6 milonga only
Getting here
Take the Dockland’s Light Rail (DLR) to Crossharbour station. At the foot of the station stairs, cross Eastferry Road at the pedestrian crossing, then keep going straight ahead as you are on Glengall Grove. The hall is 150 metres down on the right.
Buses 277, 135, D6 and D8 will take you to the ASDA store at Crosshabour. Walk along the path on the right of the Health Centre car park, this takes you directly to Glengall Grove and St John’s Community Hall.