Saturday 20th July 24 Tango E14 is proudly presenting Los Ocampo world acclaimed dancers, guest teachers and judges of the world tango championships in Buenos Aires. In our neck of the woods teaching a class on Ways of playing with the rhythms of tango. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Los Ocampo are Mónica Romero and Omar Ocampo, a partnership of over 35 years made up of performing, teaching and sharing Argentine Tango and Folklore around the world. They have a rich dance background and began performing at an early age, meeting when they were dancers in the Carlos Copes tango company in Buenos Aires and later becoming a stage couple and marrying in 1984.
Los Ocampo divide their time between teaching at their schools around the world, touring widely and performing at prestigious international venues. They are also official adjudicators at the annual International Tango Championships in Argentina and other international competitions. They are often engaged as cultural and artistic ambassadors for Argentine music and dance. Los Ocampo are masters not only of Argentine Tango but also of Argentina’s folkloric dances, such as Chacarera, Zamba and Malambo.
A good example of playful rhythms is in the following video of Los Ocampo dancing to El Flete from D’ Arienzo danced in 2022 at La Luna milonga in Studio Danznik, New York.
Class on playful rhythms in tango
Ways of playing with the rhythms of tango. Continuation of the class started on Saturday 29th June although this will be a standalone class suitable for beginners. In the previous class we danced variations on the salida with a turn and rhythmical variations which is interesting and fun to dance for all levels! Also, after the class in the milonga we will be dancing a few chacareras in between tandas.
Private tuition available
There are slots of an hour before or after this Saturday event for private tuition suitable for couples. If you are interested in booking a private class please ring Tony Lane on 02075383852.
Details
- Saturday 20 July 2024
- 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 Omar Ocampo
- £15 whole event, £5 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.