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Blue Tango Classes


photo:  J. Lee

"Hsueh-tze is a gem.  She is so precise about what she wants, so clear about her fundamentals, and best of all communicates such complete joy in her dance.  She's great."
Matt, Seattle TangoMagic Festival

"The best compliment to Hsueh-tze is how great her students dance....."
Tom Stermitz,  Organizer,  Denver Festivals

"Hsueh-tze dances so musically.  Not only is she musical in her step, she is musical in-between her steps"
Néstor, Milonguero, Buenos Aires



SPRING  CLASSES

May 11 - June 10
Class Flyer

5  TUESDAYS   (5/11 - 6/8)

6:45 PM  Basics    (Beginners, Advanced Beginners)
Tango Fundamentals for beginners: Posture, connection, walking, the embrace and introduction to partnering skills, musicality and basic figures such as caminata, cruzada, contrapaso, corridas, ochos & molinete (walk, cross, parallel and cross-systems, double time runs, figure eights and turns).

8:00 PM  Experienced Close Embrace  (Intermediate/Advanced)
Session Topic: Divergence & Asymmetry.  Work with tensile & oppositional forces, and asymmetry in figures & timing.  Pre-requisite: Close Embrace Fundamentals and 1-2 years of social dance experience.


5
THURSDAYS   (5/13 - 6/10)

6:45 PM     Advanced Beginners     (Adv. Beginners)          
Refinement of fundamental tango technique: partnering skills, musical rhythms and basic figures of tango.  Focus on transitions and improvisation in creating dances.  Pre-requisite: 2 or more Basic series or equivalent.

8:00 PM   Close Embrace - Classic Figures & Turns   (Intermed)
Dancing apilado in the style of Buenos Aires, with figures appropriate for a social or crowded floor.  Pre-requisite:  Close Embrace Fundamentals or equivalent.



Church of Our Saviour
25 Monmouth ST, Brookline


REGISTRATION
Register at first clas.  Please come 10 minutes early.

SERIES
One Series   $75,     Two Series   $140    
(Full-time Students: $55, $100 respectively).

Please note:  Make-ups are available within the same session only.
(Attend a similar or more basic level class).
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Blue Tango reserves the right to cancel undersubscribed classes.

To protect floors, please bring clean non-street shoes (suede or leather bottom) or socks to class.

Allow extra time for travel & parking during Red Sox Games.
See Directions for Parking suggestions.
Red Sox will play on the following Tuesdays (5/11, 6/1)
& Thursdays  (5/20, 5/27 & 6/3)
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Private Lessions
Private lessons are invaluable for improving one's dance because of their specificity and time efficiency.  Contact Hsueh-tze to schedule.  Cancellation policy: 24-hour notice is required to avoid penalty (except for medical emergencies).


   

Close Embrace

2010 Class Sessions  (subject to change):
Jan 26 - Feb 25,   Mar 18 - Apr 27,    May 11 - Jun 10
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Full Curriculum

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"Hsueh-tze Lee is one of the finest tango teachers anywhere. She has a deep understanding, not only of the mechanics of the dance, but of its soul as well."      Robert D.

"Hsueh-tze's musicality is extraordinary. Her movements so enriches the musical experience that I hear familiar pieces in an entirely new light."      Janet C.

"Hsueh-tze is the best ! Her teaching is precise and she has an amazing knowledge of how to move.  If you really want to become a good leader or follower, take her classes! " Jean-Michel L.

"In addition to her solid teaching style, Hsueh-tze brings such warmth and friendliness to everyone in her class that it makes learning fun."    Orna F.

 

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