Strictly Beginners level 1 and Strictly Beginners level 2 - Sunday Classes

STRICTLY BEGINNERS Level 1 classes are open to all new beginners. This is a one hour class from 7-8pm, followed by practica till 8.30pm, just £7 or £25 for 4 classes pre-paid.  This is a great way to start to learn tango with structured tuition and emphasis on the core elements of the dance. It's a rolling programme so you can join in anytime - It's fine to just turn up or contact us for more information. We recommend that you attend at least eight classes to cover the basic elements. After 4 classes you can combine a Strictly Beginners Level 1 class with a Level 2 class at a special price of £10 for the whole evening. 

STRICTLY BEGINNERS Level 2 classes are open to recent beginners This is a one hour class from 8.30-9.30pm with a practica till 10pm. This class is suitable for those who have done at least 4 Level 1 classes and who wish to develop their dance, just £7 or £25 for 4 classes. (£10 for the whole evening provided you have attended at least 4 level 1 classes). This class explores elements of the dance in more depth and provides an opportunity to progress and develop your confidence on the dance floor.

NB - these classes normally run over an eight week period, followed by a one week interlude - please check classes page for details.

Improvers and Intermediates  Wednesday classes 

• 7-8pm   Improvers (3mths+) + practica till 9pm
• 9-10pm  Intermediates  (12mths+) + practica till 11pm

Quality classes focusing on developing skills, connection and musicality  - £7/£6 members and practicas at 8-9pm and 10-11pm included in the price!

(NB; prices increase slightly when we have visiting teachers, including Andreas when the price is £8/£7). Andreas will be teaching for us again on 17th & 24th Feb and 17th & 24th March.

CLICK HERE for details of prices and times for classes. Any experienced dancers wishing to attend the first class as well as the second may do so - price £10 for the whole evening. Private classes are useful in developing your dancing - these are available with Tango West teachers and on occasions with visiting teachers-please contact us for details. 

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Shoes

StrictlyNO stilleto heels with metal tips or shoes with metal reinforcementspermitted. The floor has already been scratched and we are trying toprevent further damage...... PLEASE check your dance shoes ;

PLEASEwear shoes that are suitable for the dance floor- ie) rubber, suede,leather heels and soles and check there is no grit on the surface ofthe sole.

LADIES - we have a supply of heel protectors available on thetable in the entrance lobby, please just ask.....WE WOULD LIKE YOU ALLTO HELP US KEEP THE FLOOR IN GOOD CONDITION-the lobby is the best placeto change your shoes before stepping onto the dance floor  - THANKYOU!

Tango West Music

Andrew & Michele in the following clip  (click here) dance in Social Style to the music of Tanturi. 

This is very much the style of the downtown Milongas of Buenos Aires. Notice the attention to posture, embrace and cadence with the music. The walk has a strong forward drive (notice the slight tipping forward in the lead from and onto a straight leg). The walk is crisp and accurate, yet soft and almost casual.

Thequality of the music is our speciality. Tangos, Vals, and Milongas fromthe great Orquestas of the Golden Age of Tango, when the music wasplayed specifically with dancers in mind. The same music that is played in the great Milongas of Buenos Aires today.

The following clips show some famous Milongas of Buenos Aires

• Lo De Celia
• El Beso
• Nino Bien (Milonga de Lunes)
• The Old Milongueros Dancing  

For other good places to dance tango  see LINKS page