Argentine Tango (for continuing dancers). We will play with different combinations of familiar movements: walking, parada, ochos and cortado, barrida/arrastre, sandwich, calesita, giros and molinete. We will use these combinations to elevate our lead-follow connection, and moving between close and open embrace. We will dive into vals cruzado!

Dancers should be familiar with close and open embrace, have a confident lead or follow technique, and be able to execute the lead or follow for: the basic 8, movement the line of dance, and be comfortable with simple versions of fundamental figures (ochos, giros, parada, arrastre, sandwich).

Please bring shoes that allow you to pivot on the spot (could include regular shoes with a slip-cover).

No partner required.

Kathleen Wiens kickstarted her dance journey as a student of the Professional Division of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. For 20 years, she has made the social dance-floor a second home while living in LA, Phoenix, Montreal, Winnipeg and across Europe. She brings a legacy learning from her former teachers, each a world champion in their style. She was a member and performer with Liz Lira Dance Company (Los Angeles), UCLA Salsa Society, Imperial Ballroom IDS (Phoenix), and San Tropez (Montreal). After dabbling with Argentine Tango for a decade, she finally saw the light and made a full-time commitment to the magic of the close embrace. Her classes are an invitation for all to find their place in this magical and surprisingly accessible dance!