
Argentine tango is a social dance form, which started and flourished in the city of Buenos Aires and became a cultural phenomenon over the years. Most people, outside Buenos Aires, are introduced to tango through performances. While captivating, the tango performances do not reflect the true nature and the cultural aspects of the dance.
Our tango lessons are based on the style of tango which the locals dance at the heart of Buenos Aires dance halls. In this style, the pleasure is more in the embrace or connection between partners and less of complex steps. In place of complicated footwork, interpretation of the music and its rhythms is important. Truly reflecting the social nature of the dance, the figures do not take up much room on the dance floor and there is respect for other dancers every moment of the dance. This is the preferred style in the crowded salons of Buenos Aires.
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Our tango lessons are based on the style of tango which the locals dance at the heart of Buenos Aires dance halls. In this style, the pleasure is more in the embrace or connection between partners and less of complex steps. In place of complicated footwork, interpretation of the music and its rhythms is important. Truly reflecting the social nature of the dance, the figures do not take up much room on the dance floor and there is respect for other dancers every moment of the dance. This is the preferred style in the crowded salons of Buenos Aires.
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Vancouver Milongueros offer a unique learning experience with a team of four instructors: Semiral, Francis, Pedro and Pimon.
We have over 50 years of combined experience and we teach what we dance. Our lessons are “practical” which will allow you to start dancing from day one and become part of the vibrant Vancouver tango dance community.
Each lesson will be conducted by one of our teachers and sometimes with more teachers present!
We have over 50 years of combined experience and we teach what we dance. Our lessons are “practical” which will allow you to start dancing from day one and become part of the vibrant Vancouver tango dance community.
Each lesson will be conducted by one of our teachers and sometimes with more teachers present!
![]() Beginner Lessons with 4 instructors rotating
8 week series on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 8:00 - 9:30pm @ Edam Dance, 303 East 8th Avenue |
What you will learn
Dancing into the floor, with our partner, and in the embrace. Tango as a non-verbal dialogue of music, emotion, connection and movement within the inner universe of the embrace, combined with navigation through the exterior world of the line of dance. Getting to know and understanding the orchestras. Basic vocabulary: movement, space, and music. Walking and "corrida" variations, "milonguero salida" variations, "ocho cortado" variations, backward "ocho" variations. |
Fees for 8 weeks
Single: $120 Couples: $110 Students: $80 (with full time student ID) Drop-ins: $18 (payable to the teacher) For questions and other methods of payment, please contact Semiral:
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Close Embrace Tango Semi-Intensive Workshops with Semiral -- Saturday, September 21
Take tango to a different dimension: "milonguero" style or "close embrace", where the pleasure is more of connection between partners and less of complex steps. In place of complicated footwork, interpretation of the music and its rhythms is important. The preferred style in the crowded salons of Buenos Aires.
(time permitting, we might explore "milonga" including milonga lisa, & traspie, or tango-vals in the second part of the class) This workshop is more suitable for intermediate or advanced dancers. If you are a beginner with some exposure to tango you may still qualify. Please email me. Class size is limited to 10 couples. You do not need a partner, though, to sign up; I monitor the registration and make sure we have equal number of leaders & followers. Saturday, September 21 Edam Dance, 303 East 8th Ave., Vancouver (map) 1 - 4pm To Register & Pay - $50 in advance ($60 at the door). Sign up as a couple and save: $90 in advance ($110 at the door) |
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Fundamentals: movement, balance, connection and embrace. Walking and "corrida" variations, "milonguero salida" variations, check step variations, "ocho cortado" variations, backward "ocho" variations, "cambio de frente". Advance concepts: "molinete" variations, low "voleos", tight "sacadas" & embellishments.
Time permitting, Milonga Lisa & Traspie, or Tango-Vals Notes: If you have attended the previous workshops please note that different material will be covered to expand your vocabulary although the fundamentals will be the same. Sign up with a partner if possible. Partner change will not be enforced. Cannot find a partner? Contact me Semiral's Tango Bio |