Learning Tango...
by practicing effectively
How do we practice?
The most effective way to practice tango is finding a balance between these three methods:
focused practice with partners (at home or in class)
solo work and drills
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one-on-one work with instructors
PARTNER PRACTICE
While it’s possible to study partner work on your own, it’s a good idea to practice with a partner when possible. When working together, we recommend starting with a choreographic approach to any class material. Meaning; first learn your parts and together, try to figure out how they coordinate with each other. (For example: when you step forward, I step back) Then, after some practice, you and your partner can work together to refine the communication of the lead and follow. Then from there, we can practice mixing the new step with our improvisation to make sure it's really working how we think it is.
SOLO PRACTICE
Technique classes and solo exercises are an excellent way to develop your dancing. When doing solo work, we get to train our bodies to support us while we dance.
PRIVATE LESSONS
One-on-one work with an instructor is one of the best ways to improve your dancing and it is still possible from a distance. Video lessons are available to help focus your efforts and give you a chance to ask questions, get personalized advice and feedback, and get help making a practice plan. We can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and figure out the best place to put your focus as you continue to practice at home.
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON TOGETHER:
body mechanics
aesthetics and details of your movement
personalized technique workout plan
coaching/training in technique or with your partner
theory, history, music
milonga advice