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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



BLUE TANGO WINTER CLASSES

Jan 17 - Feb 23
(6 week series)

  TUESDAY  THURSDAY 
6:45 PM Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Basics
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Close Embrace Intensive (2 hr)
8:00 PM Intermediate
Pasadas, Mordidas & Barridas


 

CLASS DESCRIPTION

TUESDAYS     (1/17 - 2/21)
6:45 PM    Basics   (Beginners / Adv. Beginners)
Tango Fundamentals: Posture, connection, walking, the embrace and introduction to partnering skills, musicality and basic figures such as caminata, cruzada, contrapaso, corridas, ochos & molinete (walk, walk to the cross, parallel and cross-systems, double time runs, figure eights and turns).

8:00 PM   Pasadas, Mordidas & Barridas  (Intermediate)
Incorporate pasadas (passes) mordidas, ("bites" or sandwiches) and barridas (sweeps) into social tango.  Explore improvisational possibilities and musical dynamics.   Pre-requisite: 3 Basic series or equivalent.


THURSDAYS   (1/19 - 2/23)

6:45 - 8:45 PM  Close Embrace Intensive  (Adv. Beginners / Intermediate)

Refine the technique for dancing "apilado" in which partners share the same axis.  This style is commonly danced in Buenos Aires and among experienced dancers.  Focus on alignment, a dynamic and musical connection, and classic figures.  Discover hidden techniques for how to dance close with enjoyment and ease.  Pre-requisite:  2 Basic series
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Church of Our Saviour
25 Monmouth ST, Brookline


REGISTRATION
Pre-register

If registering at first class, please come 10 minutes early.

SERIES   (6 weeks)
Tuesdays:  One Series   $90,     Two Series   $165
Thursday Intensive Series  $135
(Full-time Students: Tuesdays: $65 /$120;  Thursdays $95).

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.


Private Lessions
Private lessons are invaluable for improving one's dance.  They are specific to the individual and time efficient.  Contact Hsueh-tze to schedule.  Cancellation policy: 24-hour notice is required to avoid penalty (except for medical emergencies).

   

Close Embrace




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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