THE LEARNER'S TANGO JOURNEY

      Click on the left to see details of the learning template developed by TangoSingapore, based on suggestions from previous visiting instructors (both Argentinians and non-Argentinians).
      Generally it takes a beginner about 18 months of weekly sessions to achieve Intermediate level -- naturally a lot depends on the learner's own degree of interest and motivation, and talent of course.
      TangoSingapore is a non-profit organisation promoting and popularising Tango in Singapore since 1999.

PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ABRAZOS

Not all themes are available all the time. Currently offered topics are in bold.
Level Stage Themes Sess Notes
  Outreach: develop awareness and appreciation for tango
  • Newbies Welcome Tea / Sampler
  • Concerts
  • Film Screening
  • Music Appreciation
  • Travel Discussions
    		• 1
    NA
    NA
    NA
    NA    		 Sampler last Sunday of each month.

    Reading: Online Tango videos
    Beginner Induction: learn the elegant walk and basic figures
  • Beginner-I (walking)
  • Beginner-II (turning)
  • Fast track for Ballroom / Salsa Dancers
  • Wedding Dance Choreography
  • Boot Camp (4 hour)
    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    1    		 New intake every month, Duration: 3 month

    Reading: History of Tango
    Salon: acquire minimum social dance skill to enjoy milongas
  • Foundation-I (elements)
  • Foundation-II (elements)
  • Musicality-I
  • Navigation and Milonga Code
  • Group Choreography
  • Boot Camp (4 hour)

    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    1    		 Duration: 3-6 months. Supplement with weekly milonga.

    Reading: Tango around the World
    Improver: focus on proper techniques, form and creativity
  • Close Embrace-I
  • Close Embrace-II
  • Improvisation-I
  • Techniques for Turns
  • Musicality-II
  • Parada and Barridas-I
  • Boot Camp (4 hour)

    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    1    		 Duration: 3-6 months. Supplement with workshops and choreography.

    Reading: Top 100 tango recordings
    Intermediate Discover: sample the many sub-genres of tango
  • Milonga Lisa
  • Milonga Traspie
  • Vals Cruzada
  • Canyengue
  • Candombe and Chacarera
  • Fantasia: Story telling in Choregraphy
    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    4    		 Duration: 3-6 months. Supplement with workshops and choreography.

    Reading: Tango shows and movies
    Explore: experiment with styles and musical forms
  • Adornos-I
  • Adornos-II
  • Jumps and Lifts-I
  • Tilted-Axis Elements-I
  • Tilted-Axis Elements-II
  • Gancho and Boleo-I
    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    4    		 Duration: 3-6 months. Supplement with workshops and choreography.

    Reading: Tango Terms Glossary
    Advanced Challenge: find your limits and break them
  • Jumps and Lifts-II
  • Symmetry and Alteration
  • Dynamics and Axis
  • Role and Lead Reversal
  • Sacadas in all direction
  • Gancho and Boleo-II
    		• 4
    4
    4
    4
    4
    4    		 Study in conjunction with workshops, overseas congress.

    Target: immersion trip to Buenos Aires.
    Maestro: when you are ready for the next stage
  • Dance Instructor Certification
    		• 36 Enrolment once a year, course runs for 9 months