Through Argentine Tango, you will feel connected, find community, and feed your soul! In this block of classes, we will explore open and closed embrace and focus on navigation, corners, and movements that flow in the milonga line of dance. We will work on communication through walking and ochos in the cross body position, and introduce Molinetes and Boleos. We will begin combining these and previously studied figures.

To get the most from this class, learners should have a solid grasp of lead and follow communication (in open embrace), forward and backward ochos, and understand the basics of walking in the line of dance (in milonga or practica context).

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

No partner required.

This is a six week class starting September 11. The class is 50 minutes with another 20 minutes of practice time afterwards.

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!