Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the questions that we get asked regarding our tango classes
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and at ease. Most often people come in the clothes they happen to be wearing that day, without changing before class. If you wish to check out our class gallery photos, this will give you a sense of what most people wear to class: Click here
For shoes it is best to avoid running shoes as these stick to the floor and tend to impede movement. Later on in your tango journey, you will probably buy some tango shoes.There is a huge range of tango shoes available. We will guide you to the appropriate choice as you progress.
Yes, absolutely!
In fact, almost everyone who comes to class attends without a partner.Tango is an improvised dance, so it is important to be able to dance with many different people. We rotate partners after every tango, so there is no problem with partners.
We aim to create a very warm environment here at Tango fiesta and after a few classes, you will get to know everybody and make friends. This makes the class even more fun.
However if you are planning to come to the class with a partner, this is also no problem. We understand if you would prefer to stay together for the whole class.
We begin with a gentle warm-up, followed by co-ordination exercises that help us get the feel for the movements and the music. Then we will start dancing, focussing on technical elements, steps and sequences
We will clearly show the ladies role and the leader’s part. We will work with you individually as you are dancing.
At the end of the class, we will demonstrate the movements learnt and we will improvise these figures to music.
Most people are a little insecure about dancing at first, but within a few weeks, they are enjoying class and gliding across the dance floor easily and effortlessly. Sometimes people believe that dance should come naturally and if they are not absolutely perfect in the first class, then that means that they have no aptitude for tango. This is a very unfair pressure. No one expects to play a Beethoven piano concerto after one class. Exactly the same principle applies to dance.Tango is an art form and needs to be explored and enjoyed .
Everyone can dance with a little training and time, and we want to help you as much as we can.
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Comme il Faut shoes (very nice fit if your 2nd toe is longer than your big toe) are often described as the Manola Blaniks of tango. They come in a range of beautiful colours and styles. Lisadore https://www.lisadore.com is an online stockist of Comme il Faut. They are based in Holland. They are a very reliable company and ship quickly. Comme il Faut tends to suit ladies with a narrow foot. They also stock a wide range of shoes for men.
Tango can be danced at any age. If you visit the milongas in Buenos Aires, you will see that many of the most respected dancers are over seventies. Some are dancing well into their nineties and beyond. Check out the Chaloir/Brigatti Method page to see how many anti ageing benefits come with tango.
This is another interesting question.
Tango is a beautiful dance and it takes a lifetime to understand it in depth and dance it at the highest level.
But if you want to learn tango as your hobby and become a good social dancer, we have classes for every level.
Within a year you will be feeling confident to dance at the milongas (tango parties) and be able to enjoy the night without worrying about your posture, balance or steps.