LEARN ARGENTINE TANGO!
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Fridays with David Orly Thompson 6:00 - 7:oo Intro to Argentine Tango 7:00 - 8:00 Interm/Adv Argentine Tango 8:00-9:30 Pratica Jump into Argentine Tango with David Orly-Thompson. This energetic, fast paced class will get you on the dance floor of the the great Milongas (Tango dance parties) of the Bay Area in no time at all! Pratica at the end of class.
DROP IN one class ($20/class) two classes same day ($18/class) practica ($10, or free with class) CLASS PASS 5 class pass ($17.50/class) 10 class pass ($16.00/class) |
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SundaysNOTE: This Class on Holiday Break for Sundays in December, returning in January.
with Suzanne Bare
12:30-1:30 Fundamentals of Argentine Tango 1:30-2:30 Practica Learn Argentine Tango Fundamentals on Sunday mornings with Suzanne Bare. Her fun class will give you a sense of confidence and community, as well as the opportunity to join in performances and her formation team. One hour Practica at end of class.
DROP IN class + practica ($15/class) student with ID ($10/class) CLASS PASS 4 class pass ($12.50/class) |
About the Instructors:
David Orly-Thompson is one of the Bay Area's most respected teachers of Argentine Tango. His teaching is clear, concise and great for foundation elements as well as advanced moves. Learn advanced tango elements utilizing seamless and sensual transitions from open and close embrace. Each week the class learns and analyzes multiple elements of the dance, how to lead and follow, and understand the structures involved. A fantastic class to help you reach a deeper level and understanding of the dance. David teaches at various venues around the Bay Area and offers private lessons.
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Suzanne Bare has been dancing Argentine Tango for more than 20 years. She is the Founder and Choreographer of Deseo de Tango, a dance formation team dedicated to spreading a love of tango in the community. Past events include Culture in the Community (San Ramon), Allegro Showcase (Emeryville), Big Ballroom Bash (Oakland), Garré Winery (Livermore), and Dance Unlimited (Vallejo).
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Suzanne has taught tango classes at the Sycamore Club (Danville), Two-Left Feet (Danville), Lake Merritt Dance Center (Oakland) and Allegro Ballroom (Richmond). She currently teaches Tango Fundamentals at Hidden City Ballroom and Beginning Tango through Moraga Parks and Recreation. She and her husband / dance partner Lance have competed in ATUSA (the official U.S. branch of Mundial de Tango de Buenos Aires, World Championships) in Group Stage Tango category (2016 & 2017).
Performances include Tango in the Square (Union Square, SF 2017, 2018 & 2022), City Dance Studios Spring Dance Fashion Show (SF, 2022), Cell Space (SF), Studio Gracia (SF), and couple solos at Dance Unlimited (Vallejo) and most recently for Diablo Women’s Chorale Bells & Noels concert (Walnut Creek, 2022). The couple has been part of a tango short film, Like Fred and Ginger (by Robert Fields), and interviewed by the SF Chronicle. . Let them share their passion for tango with you!
Performances include Tango in the Square (Union Square, SF 2017, 2018 & 2022), City Dance Studios Spring Dance Fashion Show (SF, 2022), Cell Space (SF), Studio Gracia (SF), and couple solos at Dance Unlimited (Vallejo) and most recently for Diablo Women’s Chorale Bells & Noels concert (Walnut Creek, 2022). The couple has been part of a tango short film, Like Fred and Ginger (by Robert Fields), and interviewed by the SF Chronicle. . Let them share their passion for tango with you!
Questions about the class? Feel free to call us at (510) 235-2949
