POWER, COMPLEXITY, PASSION
This highly complex, sensual and passionate art form is a dance style like no other. The Argentine Tango is a 'non-verbal' dance embodying a high degree of consciousness. This style is danced with a partner in an embrace that can vary from open to closed, in which the leader and follower connect at arm’s length or chest-to-chest.
Our Argentine Tango program is under the direction of City Dance Corps' Executive Director and Co-Founder Estelle Nicol, who has trained extensively in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Tango, under some of the world’s most renowned dancers and instructors. She teaches a combination of traditional and nuevo tango techniques with an emphasis on body awareness, musicality, and improvisation.
Estelle has been recognized for creating a Tango movement in Toronto exposing this beautiful dance form to a younger generation.
COURSES
Step into a whole new world with one of the most popular Latin American dances. This 4-week introductory course will teach you the basic steps and lead/follow techniques necessary for further learning. No partner required.
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ONGOING CLASSES
This level follows Intro to Tango. Deepen your connection skills and explore advanced movements like ochos, pivots, and molinetes. Enhance adaptability through partner rotations, and bond with fellow enthusiasts.
Your teacher guides your progress, recommending the next level when you're ready. Not for absolute beginners; consistent practice is key.
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Refine your skills with drills with and without a partner. This class is recommended to for everyone from all levels in the tango program. Guaranteed to see acceleration in your journey here!
Wednesdays, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
In our third Tango program level, designed for experienced dancers, refine your technique and explore core principles like Refinement of Technique, Complex Steps, Dynamic Musicality, Improvisation Skills, and Tango Style Exploration. To join, completion of previous levels or instructor permission is required.
Fridays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TANGO PRACTICA
Practicas in Argentina are essential in attaining fundamental understanding and grace with this highly addictive dance! Join us for a fun and relaxed supervised weekly tango practice. Partners are not needed and dancers from various class levels attend. The focus is to take the time to apply your skills as our Tango Instructor supervises, dances and answers any questions you may have. This practica is open to the public.
$7.00 CDC Members, & $10.00 Non-Members
Fridays - 6:30-7:30pm
DRESS CODE
Comfortable and casual clothing
Ladies are encouraged to wear Tango heels (leather sole and ankle strap)
Men are encouraged to wear suede or leather soled shoes
Please be aware of your personal hygiene as this dance brings you in close proximity with others' personal space
Have questions? Check out our LATIN DANCE FAQs