Whether you are a complete beginner looking to try a new activity or a skilled dancer seeking to join a passionate and spirited tango community, you will find a home at Strictly Tango NYC. Join us today and discover the beauty of Argentine Tango in New York!
Twice a month we offer a “taste of tango” for totally beginners for just $10. You will get a 45 minute class introducing you to all the basic fundamentals of tango. It is guaranteed you will be dancing at the end of the class. It is a good way to start out with tango for those that have never danced it before.
In this course you will learn all the basic fundamentals, elements, musicality and common structures. This is the basic “vocabulary of tango” needed to be able to go out and dance quickly. Topics such posture, embrace, couple connection, walking, navigation, dance etiquette, musicality and change of dynamics described in our PEMC system, and structures like “la baldosa, “paso basico”, back and forward “ochos”, “paradas”, “arrastres”, “ganchos”, “boleos”, “quebradas”, “giros”, “adornos” and all the basic combinations of them will be taught in this course. Our instructors will give a lot of individual attention to make sure you will get good foundations before you go to the next level.
Pre-Intermediate Tango
At this level, you will explore more elements and basic structures. The power of the “paso basico” as an eight position system will be taught in order, so you understand how to connect different basic tango structures. In this level, you will develop balance, coordination and confidence on the dance floor. Emphasis will be on navigation and creativity strategies.
This is where the fun begins. Very advanced material will be covered with emphasis on creativity, speed and precision. One will learn planeos, sacadas, enrosques, patadas, sharp embellishments and more. At this level, it is mandatory to have good fundamentals, balance, coordination, musicality and knowledge of all basic elements and structures of tango. You will have to do a trial and the teacher will decide if you have the level to be. The teacher will not lower the level of this class.
There are three rhythms in the tango family: tango, milonga and vals. Milonga is a fast and happy dance and vals is waltz done with tango steps. This class shows the student how to work with the music and adapt his or her sequences to the both milonga and vals in the same class. There are two teachers in this class. One of them, attending to the beginners and pre-intermediate level students and another for the intermediate-advance level students.
Ever dreamed of being on stage like dancers from Forever Tango? This is the place to do it. Learn exciting choreographies for performances with our performance group. Here tango is taken to a whole new level with lifts, spins, tricks and drops. Don’t miss it!
Experience from any kind of dance, or any kind of body training is recommendable.
A partner is required for this class. Partners with the same height of hips is recommendable. We do not match partners. Every two months we do auditions to incorporate new students. The best students will have the opportunity to perform in several events and shows around the city produced by Sergio Segura Tango Productions.
Open role dancing
Tango with no gender. For those who want to explore the other role, this is the class for them. Women can lead, men can follow, two women can dance together, two men can dance together, it is all free. This is a recreational class with a lot of tango games. All levels are welcome. Here the idea is to have fun while learning both roles in a relaxing way, developing creativity and playfulness. Our experience shows that students attending this class learn two times faster. This is a class preferred by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community and also by straight people who want to explore the opposite role.
Private lessons
Every body type is different. Private lessons are the very best way to learn tango well as the teacher is 100% dedicated to you. Great attention will be paid to detail so that you can develop a dance technique according to your body type, age and physical conditions. These lessons are 55 minutes for up to two people. There are packages at greatly discounted prices.
We provide entertainment for all kinds of private events. This includes dancing shows with 1 to 4 couples, classes for groups and lectures and film presentations on the history of tango. Each event can be custom tailored to your needs.
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Introductory classes
Twice a month we offer a “taste of tango” for totally beginners for just $10. You will get a 45 minute class introducing you to all the basic fundamentals of tango. It is guaranteed you will be dancing at the end of the class. It is a good way to start out with tango for those that have never danced it before.
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Beginners Fundamentals for Tango Salon
In this course you will learn all the basic fundamentals, elements, musicality and common structures. This is the basic “vocabulary of tango” needed to be able to go out and dance quickly. Topics such posture, embrace, couple connection, walking, navigation, dance etiquette, musicality and change of dynamics described in our PEMC system, and structures like “la baldosa, “paso basico”, back and forward “ochos”, “paradas”, “arrastres”, “ganchos”, “boleos”, “quebradas”, “giros”, “adornos” and all the basic combinations of them will be taught in this course. Our instructors will give a lot of individual attention to make sure you will get good foundations before you go to the next level.
Pre-Intermediate Tango
At this level, you will explore more elements and basic structures. The power of the “paso basico” as an eight position system will be taught in order, so you understand how to connect different basic tango structures. In this level, you will develop balance, coordination and confidence on the dance floor. Emphasis will be on navigation and creativity strategies.
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Intermediate-Advance Tango
This is where the fun begins. Very advanced material will be covered with emphasis on creativity, speed and precision. One will learn planeos, sacadas, enrosques, patadas, sharp embellishments and more. At this level, it is mandatory to have good fundamentals, balance, coordination, musicality and knowledge of all basic elements and structures of tango. You will have to do a trial and the teacher will decide if you have the level to be. The teacher will not lower the level of this class.
Click here to buy
Milonga-Vals
There are three rhythms in the tango family: tango, milonga and vals. Milonga is a fast and happy dance and vals is waltz done with tango steps. This class shows the student how to work with the music and adapt his or her sequences to the both milonga and vals in the same class. There are two teachers in this class. One of them, attending to the beginners and pre-intermediate level students and another for the intermediate-advance level students.
Click here to buy
Stage Tango
Ever dreamed of being on stage like dancers from Forever Tango? This is the place to do it. Learn exciting choreographies for performances with our performance group. Here tango is taken to a whole new level with lifts, spins, tricks and drops. Don’t miss it!
Click here to buy
No tango dance experience is required.
Experience from any kind of dance, or any kind of body training is recommendable.
A partner is required for this class. Partners with the same height of hips is recommendable. We do not match partners.
Every two months we do auditions to incorporate new students. The best students will have the opportunity to perform in several events and shows around the city produced by Sergio Segura Tango Productions.
Open role dancing
Tango with no gender. For those who want to explore the other role, this is the class for them. Women can lead, men can follow, two women can dance together, two men can dance together, it is all free. This is a recreational class with a lot of tango games. All levels are welcome. Here the idea is to have fun while learning both roles in a relaxing way, developing creativity and playfulness. Our experience shows that students attending this class learn two times faster.
This is a class preferred by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community and also by straight people who want to explore the opposite role.
Private lessons
Every body type is different. Private lessons are the very best way to learn tango well as the teacher is 100% dedicated to you. Great attention will be paid to detail so that you can develop a dance technique according to your body type, age and physical conditions. These lessons are 55 minutes for up to two people. There are packages at greatly discounted prices.
Click here to buy
Private events
We provide entertainment for all kinds of private events. This includes dancing shows with 1 to 4 couples, classes for groups and lectures and film presentations on the history of tango. Each event can be custom tailored to your needs.
Click here to buy