Workshops
Interested in learning from the best?
Take a look at our wide selection of workshops now and secure one of our coveted spots!
Friday
November 27
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Musical Accents & Syncopation in Simple & Complex Sequences
Exploring how to interpret musical accents in combination, using pauses, syncopation, and subtle shifts in emphasis to create dynamic phrasing that goes beyond the basic rhythm.
All Levels
Michael Nadtochi and Elvira Lambo
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Voleos:
Distinguishing between different types of voleos, their techniques, their approach, and their execution.
Intermediate/Advanced
Sebastian Bolivar and Cynthia Palacios
Round Hall, Kurhaus
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Creating sequences for enclosed spaces with changes of pace
Intermediate/Advanced
Julián Sanchez and his partner
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Vals:
Rhythmic sequences that take into account the fundamental characteristics of the waltz!
Intermediate/Advanced
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Round Hall, Kurhaus
Saturday
November 28
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Alternating Axis: Smooth Transitions Between Balance and Off-Balance
Techniques for moving seamlessly in and out of axis, combining volcadas, colgadas, and off-axis paradas to create fluid and controlled transitions.
Intermediate/Advanced
Michael Nadtochi and Elvira Lambo
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Bank transfers:
Combinations of giros with sacadas and paradas.
Intermediate/Advanced
Sebastian Bolivar and Cynthia Palacios
Round Hall, Kurhaus
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Milonga – from tiempo to traspié & pausa
Intermediate/Advanced
Michael Nadtochi and Elvira Lambo
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
The complexity of simplicity:
The subtleties of the dance and the details of the tango style.
Intermediate/Advanced
Sebastian Bolivar and Cynthia Palacios
Round Hall, Kurhaus
Individual techniques for both roles applied to the couple:
How does the proper use of our body influence social dancing, allowing us to adapt to different styles and formations!
All Levels
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Benazet Hall, Kurhaus
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Combining Vintage and Modern Elements
Combining traditional tango salon steps with nuevo concepts, such as continuous colgadas or creative giro variations, while maintaining musicality and connection with your partner.
Intermediate/Advanced
Michael Nadtochi and Elvira Lambo
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Ganchos:
How to create different variations within a close embrace that can be used in small spaces without interfering with social dancing.
Intermediate/Advanced
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Benazet Hall, Kurhaus
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Rhythm and elasticity in an embrace
All Levels
Julián Sanchez and his partner
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Dancing transitions
Pause, suspension, and tools for higher-quality dance and deeper connection.
Intermediate/Advanced
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Benazet Hall, Kurhaus
6:00–7:30 p.m.
The Art of the Enrosque
Advanced
Julián Sanchez and his partner
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
Sunday
November 29
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sequences and figures without a pivot:
Tools and tips for creating more movement options in social dance without sacrificing originality and elegance.
Intermediate/Advanced
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
SACADAS Laboratory:
Studies and exercises of various types, ranging from simple to more complex sacadas.
Intermediate/Advanced
Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragón
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Milonga:
Resources for dancing milonga lisa and milonga with traspié.
Intermediate/Advanced
Sebastian Bolivar and Cynthia Palacios
Bel Etage, Kurhaus
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
The hips as the engine of movement:
Mastering weight transfer and release.
Intermediate/Advanced
Julián Sanchez and his partner
Bel Etage, Kurhaus