From “Tips & Thoughts” blog by Naomi Harris www.latangoacademy.com/blog/ Hugs are healthy. (I find this a great personal relief, because I detest gyms but rather enjoy cuddling.) Hugging releases oxytocin and dopamine, meaning that hugs lower stress levels, blood pressure, … Read More
WHEN: February 18, 2017 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm WHERE: Taitamariki Guide Hall, Auburn St, Takapuna, Auckland 0622 Gloria and Graham are coming back to Auckland. Their workshops in November were fantastic, so we’re delighted that they’re returning so … Read More
The final beginners class in Auckland @Mexican Cafe was held on January 23rd.
Since the Auckland Tango website was published a year ago on 11 December 2015, Google Analytics shows that there were 54,616 page views from 20,891 visits to the website (for the twelve months to midnight on 10 December 2016). The … Read More
Followers are responsible too! If the leader is navigating poorly (weaving in and out of lanes, big moves in a crowded floor etc) on the dance floor, you can (edit* SHOULD) tell him that you would like to stay within … Read More
BA. Tango Evolution hosts small-group tango immersion trips to Buenos Aires where all classes & prácticas are taken with professional dancer assistant partners. Hosted by Sebastian Arrua and Mira Barakat *Masterclasses with top maestros & Prácticas with professional partners *Musicality … Read More
This is a duplication of the earlier article on Chacarera; updated to provide some YouTube clips on zapateo footwork, posture and timing. SEE FURTHER OCTOBER 2016 UPDATE FOLLOWING WORKSHOP BY SEBASTIAN ARRUA. A useful description of Chacarera from tangowords.com via … Read More
Workshops $35 each, or $120 for all. Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October Saturday 22nd 1.30pm to 3pm Ws 1: Improvising together: learn how to create a great connection to improve you skills. 3.30pm to 5pm Ws 2: Movements on/off … Read More
We welcome back the world renowned and lovely Cecilia Gonzalez joined this time with Blas Rivera for a memorable Musicality and Technique Immersion that is going to change your dancing. Cecilia and Blas will teach a selection of their exciting … Read More
September 30, 2016 – October 5, 2016 Contact: Toca Tango – Vikki & Martyn 027 482 3756 A very special treat … Alicia Pons is returning for a New Zealand tour! Full event details at the Toca Tango ‘Alicia in … Read More
