Level 1 Lesson Reviews for May - July 2026 

Level 1 Course Dates:

6 Wednesdays : 6.30pm - 7.30pm:  May 20 |Jun 3, 10, 17 | Jul 1, 8

(No classes on May 27 & June 24)

Progression

Once you complete Level 1 you are ready for Level 2 - a 6-lesson course which continues at 6.30pm starting July 15.

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Lesson 2: June 3 - Sneak Preview

In Lesson 2 we will  introduce the Parallel Cross with Resolution.

Note how it differs from the C-Step, and what causes the Follower to the Cross, namely 'the inside - outside rule' meaning 2 consecutive steps from 3rd position leads the Cross.

We will also introduce the Lapiz Walk — an excellent drill to practise between classes to refine your walking technique, balance and musicality:

Lesson 1: May 20

We covered:

• Musicality - walking to single (1-3) double (all beats: 1-2-3-4) and half time (1-1)

• Synchronising with a partner

• Walking technique (side, forward, back) There are only really 3 steps in tango (a step is defined as a change of weight).

• Leading from the core / torso

• Practice Hold and open embrace

The move introduced was the 'C Step': 

Tango Music - for practicing 

Check out Sophia's Spotify lists:

Tango (Trad) Best for practicing musicality - walking to single, double and half time.

Tango (Neo) contemporary songs (good for practicing technique)

Good habits for tango dancers

• 'Steel vs spaghetti': Your standing leg is like steel - dynamic, strong and grounded, your free leg is like spaghetti: light and loose without tension.

• Your free leg hip is loose and level (this removes tension from your free leg)

• Never lock your knees: Your standing leg knee is softly flexed (not locked) - this gives you better contact with the floor.

• 'Collection' - Thigh or ankle (as you prefer) connection as you walk

• Push off the floor as you walk - to make your walk more dynamic.

• Look forward as you walk (down diagonal is fine but don't look straight down at your feet as this distorts your posture.