This class will run every morning from 10am-11am. It is an invitation to look into the various aspects of the music that shape our dancing. The classes will be open to all levels, no partner is needed. Some of the classes may include some moving/dancing, but not all. The focus is on listening.
Cost: £6, drop in. A minimum of 10 people is required to run the class.

Thursday August 5th, 10am - Ruth v. Zimmermann
the Structure of Tango
Sharpening your Ears for the Underlying Shape of a Tango
As varied as Tangos may sound, they have an underlying common structure to them. Being able to hear this structure will help us shape our dance in turn. Be surprised by how a soup of sound suddenly orders itself in your mind into a beautiful harmonious shape.

Friday August 6th, 10am - Ruth v. Zimmermann
What does the Music Tell us Followers?
The advantages of a switched-on follower
It is a commonly held belief that followers are at the mercy of their leaders when it comes to dancing musically. This lesson will stand this hypothesis on it's head! And it will be packed with practical hints. For leaders and followers.

Saturday August 7th, 10am - Michael Lavocah
The Many Ages of Francisco Canaro
The most prolific tango recording artist of all time, Canaro recorded over 3600 tracks in a career spanning five decades. From small trio to grand "symphonic tango", he was a great innovator but also a populist; his style changes so much that it's hard to believe that it's the same guy. We lead you through the many musical ages of Francisco Canaro, with special emphasis on his valses and milongas.

Sunday August 8th, 10am - Michael Lavocah
The Story of Milonga
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Monday August 9th, 10am -Ruth v. Zimmermann
What is it about Biagi?
Off-beat and accents
Biagi's music had me flummoxed for three years. I just couldn't catch what he was doing, let alone how to translate this into my dancing. In this class I'd like to share with you my journey into Biagi's music.

Wednesday August 11th, 10am - Michael Lavocah
The Romance of Tango Vals
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Thursday August 12th, 10am - Ruth v. Zimmermann
Vals Rhythms
Taking a close look at the various rhythms in vals
Often they've been and gone before we can catch them, but in this class, we have the time to stop and look. Through clapping exercises, we will create some rhythms together that will then help us understand what we hear in the music. We will explore how Di Sarli uses different Instruments to layer a number of rhythms on top of each other.

Friday August 13th, 10am - Oscar Acebras
About Astor Piazzolla:
The tools of Piazzolla's music.
A journey into Piazzolla's particular style.

Saturday August 14th, 10am - Oscar Acebras
From Folk to Tango
The interrelation of Argentine Folk and Tango.
Oscar will illustrate with his guitar and voice the communalities and differences between the two musics.

Sunday August 15th, 10am - Michael Lavocah and Oliver Kruse
The Story of Ada Falcón
"Yo no se que me han hecho tus ojos" (I don't know what your eyes have done to me)
The tragic and unforgettable love story of Francisco Canaro and singer Ada Falcón, told through the songs they recorded together - many of them from Canaro's own pen. Falcón disappeared without trace in 1942 at the height of her career, but granted a final interview shortly before her death in 2002 - we'll also show an extract from this interview.