Argentine Tango Classes in Bilbao
Beginner Level
Argentine Tango Introductory Classes in Deusto and Uribe Kosta
Start dancing Argentine tango FROM ZERO!
Tango is a sophisticated and elegant dance created through a beautiful connection between couples moving to the rhythm of the music. It's fiery, passionate, and dramatic, but the connection between partners is gentle and loving.
In our beginner tango classes in Bilbao, and at Uribe Kosta, you'll learn to dance appropriately to the emotion and dynamics of a tango.
THE OBJECTIVE: to be able to enjoy dancing tango on the dance floor in a social context, at the city's various social events.
LEVEL FROM ZERO
Our beginner classes and courses are well-structured and suitable for those with no experience in tango or other dance forms. It's not necessary to bring a partner to class.
WHERE and WHEN?
Tango in Deusto & Sopelana
We teach tango classes for beginners in two locations from Monday to Saturday: at our studio in Deusto, Bilbao, and the gym room below the "frontón" court in Sopelana, Urbie Kosta.
You can see details about the locations, teachers, class content, and class times below. If you have any questions about the classes, please email queridotangobilbao@gmail.com.
Schedules
Tango Beginner's Course Class Times
Mondays from 7-8pm at Querido Tango Bilbao (Calle Iruña 1-bis, 4th floor, Deusto)
Tuesdays from 7-9.30pm in Sopelana (Sala Frontoia)
Thursdays from 7-8pm at Querido Tango Bilbao (Calle Iruña 1-bis, 4th floor, Deusto)
Fridays from 7-8pm at Querido Tango Bilbao (Calle Iruña 1-bis, 4th floor, Deusto)
Tango class times open to all levels
Fridays from 8-9pm at Querido Tango Bilbao (Calle Iruña 1-bis, floor 4, Deusto)
Saturday from 6-7pm at Querido Tango Bilbao (Calle Iruña 1-bis, floor 4, Deusto)
Location
Impartimos clases de tango nivel iniciación en dos locales de lunes a sábado, en nuestro estudio en Deusto, Bilbao y en la sala del frontón en Sopelana, Uribe Kosta.
Tango Studio in Deusto, Bilbao
Querido Tango Bilbao: Calle Iruña 1-bis, 4th floor, Deusto
Sopela
Clases de tango a través de Kultur Etxea Sopelana en la sala frontón: Akilino Arriola Kalea, 1, 48600 Sopela
Structure and content of our introductory tango classes
In this course we will cover all the important basic concepts necessary to form the basis of your dance.
Objectives for the tango course for beginners
- The importance of the embrace and connection in tango and the two roles: "follower" and "leader"
- Weight changes
- The basics of walking individually and in a couple and walking to different rhythms.
- The three basic sequences: four-square, six-square, and eight-square (the "basic step")
- The basics of pivoting technique and how to mark them.
- Front ochos and back ochos
- Ocho cortado
- Front crosses
- Sandwich
- Using double time in rebounds and basic structures
- Basic knowledge of phrases and how a tango is constructed
- The basics of "código de giro" for doing turns
Our beginner tango course is perfect for those with little or no experience, or those who have taken a few classes before but want to brush up on the basics. You'll receive friendly feedback throughout, and you can come with or without a dance partner.
What to bring to class?
- Comfortable shoes with a slip-on sole
(ballroom dance type or jazz or ballet practice shoe)
If you don't have this type of shoes you can wear only socks
- Comfortable clothing
our Beginners tango Teachers
Borja Alkalde and Christina Gómez have each been dancing tango for 16 years and have been a professional tango partner for 10 years, teaching classes throughout Europe, at tango events, and in their own tango studios in Bilbao. They have studied with great masters of Argentine tango and have competed in important championships, both in Tango de Pista (social and improvised tango) and Tango Escenario (choreographed and exhibition tango). More than anything, they simply love tango and are happy to be able to work in the service of this incredible dance.
The tango teachers
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Borja Alcalde Sainz
Christina Gomez
