We offer group and private (individual/couple) tango classes and intensive workshops in Durham for newcomers/beginners and intermediate/experienced dancers. Our classes seek to develop in the student the techniques for social tango dance with a focus on communication, posture, and musicality. Students work on sequences of figures that help managing the body movements, the embrace, axes, and musical tempo needed for an elegant dance. See News and Activities for updates.
Group classes
Series of group lessons are offered every Wednesdays for intermediate / experienced dancers. These classes are held at Barriskill Dance Studio from 7:30 to 9:00 pm; $15/class at the door. Special discount for advanced payment/series, extra discount for couples. Barriskill is at 3642 Shannon Rd. Durham NC 27707. Tel: 919-489-5100. Tango classes are held at Studio #5. Directions at: www.barriskilldance.com
Group lessons for newcomers and beginners will be announced in News and Activities.
Private lessons
The benefits of taking private lessons (alone or with a partner) are that classes are personalized, adapted to your particular needs having the full teacher attention during the entire class. Alicia and Eduardo teach private lessons at their home studio together adding the benefit for the student of experiencing the leader and follower perspective. Discount available for multiple classes. Inquire at contact@durhamtango.com
Ladies techniques
Every quarter, Alicia offers a 2-h workshop for followers. This workshop is exclusively for ladies and focuses on different aspects of women’s technique such as posture, axis control, active following, presence and elegance on the dance floor.
Thematic workshops for couples
We also offer, periodically, workshops for couples in which a given technique is reviewed and practiced intensively.
Workshops with invited Maestros
Once or twice a year, we invite word renowned tango dancers/instructors (Maestros) to teach intensive workshops and private lessons in our area (see Our Invited Maestros).