January 2025

Tango Classes at Dance Union Studio

Is your New Year's Resolution to do something new?   Why not try Tango Argentino?  Have you been curious about tango, but never danced a step. Our Tuesday 7:15-8:15pm Class is for you then!!

We will start the New Year with New and exciting Tango and other specialized classes,  We will continue with our Wednesday Tango Break Classes and Dancing and also continue with our Sunday Practilonga Caminito 

Buying a Class Card will save you lots of money.

Guillermo Merlo will be on vacation for the month of January so we will have Laura Grandi and Silvana Brizuela Substitue at our Wednesday Tango Break.

Please look at the following schedule for January, 2025 as we have two new and exciting classes taught by Laura Grandi

Read carefully and register for as many as you would like as soon as possible as we are starting on January 7, 2025.

 

The following are descriptions of the classes:

NEW CLASSES

TUESDAYS: 6-7pm "Flexibility & Balane for Dancers"

Enhance your dance with this specialized classes. Through exercises designed to improve flexibility and strengthen key muscles, you’ll learn to expand your range of motion, be strong and prevent injuries.
This course combines dynamic and static stretching methods, resistance exercises, and conditioning strategies tailored specifically to the needs of dancers, regardless of the style you practice.
Perfect for dancers of all levels who want to care for and enhance their body as an essential tool for dance.
Empower your body and take your dancing to the next level!

TEACHER:  Laura Grandi.  Laura is an Argentine Tango dancer and teacher with many years of experience in other dance styles. Certified in Mat Pilates and Reformer, and based in the Boston area, she brings a wealth of resources to complement dance training.
Her expertise includes stretching and balance techniques designed to enhance body awareness, improve movement quality, and help dancers achieve greater fluidity and control

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TUESDAYS: 7:15-8:15pm  "Introduction to Tango: Intensive Tango Bootcamp"

For Total Beginners, or beginners who wants to LEVEL UP their Tango, and everyone who wants to learn/review fundamentals in a course of 4 classes.
Learn the fundamentals, basic moves, organization of the dance, connection, navigation strategies for dancing, basic elements of Tango (leading and following).
You will have a lot of practice and individual corrections.
Fundamentals: posture, embrace, feet positions, basic musicality, Dance etiquette, Navigation strategies. Movements: ocho cortado and ocho atras, parada sandwich and resolution, Be creative and improvise

You will acquire the knowledge to become a social tango dancer, and attend with more confidence the regular group classes.
>>No partner needed, No tango experience required All gender is welcome to lead or follow
>>Bring comfortable shoes and clothes. Not sure about shoes? Bring a pair of socks. 

TEACHER:  Laura Grandi.  Laura is an Argentine tango dancer, scholar, and teacher. Over the years, Laura has trained with the most recognized tango masters in Buenos Aires. She has been invited to teach workshops at international festivals, was selected to study at "Espacio Nacional Tango Argentino" run by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina, has a diploma in Tango issued by the University of Buenos Aires, and studied choreography, composition and dance theater at the IUNA (Universitary Institute of Art). Also, she is certified in Pilates Mat and Reformer.
Her passion and love for dance has enabled her to promote, perform and teach Argentine tango and culture in cities, dance schools, and festivals across Latin America, North America and Europe

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 CONTINUING CLASSES New session starts every month

 WEDNESDAYS:  7-8pm Beginners Tango

Discover the joy of Argentine Tango in this beginner-friendly class! No experience or partner needed—just bring your enthusiasm. Learn the basic steps, connection techniques, and the magic of improvisation in a supportive and fun environment. Perfect for newcomers to tango or dance in general

TEACHER:  The official teacher for this class is Maestro Guillermo Merlo, however he will be on vacation for the month of January so for Jan 8th class Silavana Brizuela will cover and Laura Grandi will cover the rest of the month

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          WEDNESDAYS: 8-9pm Intermediate+ Tango Class                A new Topic every month

Take your tango to the next level in this Intermediate+ class! Designed for dancers with a solid foundation, we’ll refine technique, explore complex patterns, and enhance musicality and connection. Perfect for those looking to deepen their skills and challenge their creativity on the dance floor.

TEACHER: The official teacher for this class is Maestro Guillermo Merlo, however he will be on vacation for the month of January so for Jan 8th class Silavana Brizuela will cover and Laura Grandi will cover the rest of the month

 

 WEDNESDAYS: 9pm-Midnight

"Wednesday Tango Break Dancing"

This is our weekly social dance for everyone!  You can be a beginner or an experienced dancer, a follower or leader. Everyone is welcome.  We will have weekly DJs and at times, celebrations for various occasions.

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  SUNDAYS: "Practilonga Caminito" w/Laura Grandi

6-7pm--Tango Class for all -- 7-9pm Guided Practice

This is our weekly class and practice for everyone.  CAMINITO is a welcoming place which gathers us together to step along playfully.
So come and enjoy a good time with us dancing and practicing all your favorite Tango steps. 

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