La Tangueria offers an exclusive curriculum of 8 different levels of classes, from initiation for absolute beginners up to the highest level for (semi)professionals and very advanced dancers. Since 1996, the founders Marisa & Oliver have trained thousands of students, including many of Belgium’s current tango teachers.Weekly classes
We propose regular weekly classes from September to June at La Tangueria (Simonis), La Tangueria XL (Porte de Namur) and La Luna (Antwerp). Except for the beginners classes, that are proposed in shorter cycles to learn the basics of tango, the weekly classes from levels 1B till 6 are organised in 2 semesters of 14 classes, each being subdivided as follows:
- theme of classes 1 till 5 and 11 till 14: tango
- theme of classes 6 till 10: vals porteño and milonga
Levels
| LEVEL | Required experience |
| LEVEL 1 | 0 > 5 classes |
| LEVEL 1A | 5 > 15 classes |
| LEVEL 1B | 15 > 30 classes |
| LEVEL 2 | 1 > 1,5 years |
| LEVEL 2+ | 1,5 > 2 years |
| LEVEL 3 | 2 > 3 years |
| LEVEL 4 | 3 > 5 years |
| LEVEL 5 | 5 > 8 years |
| LEVEL 6 | > 8 years |
> Programme & dates 1st semester, until 04/02/2019
> 2nd semester, from 11/02/2019 until 27/06/2019
Overview by day
| Monday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00: LEVEL 5 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 6 |
Tangueria 1st Gaia & Daan 19:30: LEVEL 1B Agnès & Marilyn 20:45: LEVEL 1A |
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| Tuesday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00: LEVEL 3 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 4 |
Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 19:30: LEVEL2+ 20:45: LEVEL 1A |
Tangueria XL Marilyn & Daan 20:00: LEVEL 1 |
| Wednesday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 19:00: LEVEL 3 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 4 |
Tangueria 1st Sofie & Antonio 19:45: LEVEL 2 20:25: TÉCNICA 21:00: LEVEL 1 |
La Luna (Antwerp) Oliver & Lin 19:30: LEVEL 6 20:50: TÉCNICA 21:15: LEVEL 4 |
| Thursday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Oliver & Cristina 19:00: LEVEL 4 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 5 |
Tangueria 1st No supervision PRACTICA |
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Overview
| LEVEL |
INFO | DATES |
| LEVEL 1 initiation, no tango experience |
Tuesday La Tangueria XL Marilyn & Daan 20:00>21:10: Level 1 > serie 7x |
30/04 7,14,21,28/05 4,11/06 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Sofie & Antonio 21:00>22:10: Level 1 > series 6x |
8,15,22,29/05 12,19/06 |
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| LEVEL 1A notions of tango, dancers, actors, etc. |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Agnès & Marilyn 20:45>21:55: Level 1A |
11,18,25/02 11,18,25/03 01,29/04 06,13,20,27/05 03,17/06 |
| Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 20:45>21:55: Level 1B |
12,19,26/02 12,19,26/03 02,23,30/04 14,21/05 4,11,18/06 |
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| LEVEL 1B 3-12 months tango |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Daan 19:30>20:40: Level 1B |
11,18,25/02 11,18,25/03 01,29/04 06,13,20,27/05 03,17/06 |
| LEVEL 2 & 2+ 12-24 months tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 19:30>20:40: Level 2+ |
12,19,26/02 12,19,26/03 02,23,30/04 14,21/05 4,11,18/06 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Sofie & Antonio 20:25>20:45: técnica 21:00>22:10: Level 2 |
13,20,27/02 13,20,27/03 03,24/04 08,15,22,29/05 12,19/06 |
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| LEVEL 3 2-3 years tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 3 20:25>20:45: técnica |
12,19,26/02 12,19,26/03 02,23,30/04 14,21,28/05 11,18/06 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 19:00>20:10: Level 3 20:25>20:45: técnica |
13,20,27/02 13,20,27/03 03,24/04 08,15,22,29/05 12,19/06 |
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| LEVEL 4 3-5 years tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22:00: Level 4 |
12,19,26/02 12,19,26/03 02,23,30/04 14,21,28/05 11,18/06 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22:00: Level 4 |
13,20,27/02 13,20,27/03 03,24/04 08,15,22,29/05 12,19/06 |
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| Thursday La Tangueria GRF Oliver & Cristina 19:00>20:10: Level 4 20:25>20:45: técnica |
14,21,28/02 14,21,28/03 04/04 02,09,16,23/05 06,13,27/06 |
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| LEVEL 5 5-8 years tango |
Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 5 20:25>20:45: técnica |
11,18,25/02 11,18,25/03 01,29/04 06,13,20,27/05 03,17/06 |
| Thursday La Tangueria GRF Oliver & Cristina 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22:00: Level 5 |
14,21,28/02 14,21,28/03 04/04 02,09,16,23/05 06,13,27/06 |
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| LEVEL 6 > 8 years tango |
Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22>00: Level 6 |
11,18,25/02 11,18,25/03 01,29/04 06,13,20,27/05 03,17/06 |
| PRACTICA open to all (free) |
Thursday no teacher 19:00>22:00 |
14,21,28/02 14,21,28/03 04/04 02,09,16,23/05 06,13,27/06 |
Prices of the classes
- La Tangueria: 155€ pp (levels 1A till 6), full semester of 14 x 70 minutes.
- La Tangueria: 200€ pp for a weekly class and a técnica session.
- La Luna: 160€ pp, full semester of 14 x 75 minutes.
- La Luna: 210€ pp for a weekly class and a técnica session
- La Tangueria absolute beginners (level 1): 90€ pp (8 x 70 minutes) or 50€ pp (4 x 70 minutes). For absolute beginners who discover tango, we first propose a short cycle of initiation classes before expecting an engagement for a longer series.
- Students and < 25 years: -20%
If there is availability, it is possible in the other levels also to take a shorter series and pay less (-10€ per class). More information about payments, discounts, etc. can be found in our conditions and practical information.
Tecnica
In the técnica sessions, the teachers give 20 minutes of technique between the two evening classes. We work on posture, balance and axis, refinement, footwork, dissociation/association, rhythmic and speed exercises, but also on connection, leading and following…
These sessions can be followed individually (without partner) by the participants of the first and second lesson of the evening (and others). It is highly recommended to take part in these sessions, because we regularly work on principles and movements that are also discussed in the weekly courses. Moreover, working on body awareness and tango techniques is not a luxury, both for beginners and for the already experienced dancers.
- A subscription to the técnica sessions entitles you to participate several times a week
- Técnica sessions can be followed separately (€ 4 per session)
- Técnica sessions are not open to spectators, only those who pay have access to the room
- Since no partner is required, the técnica sessions are not open to substitutes: but those who replace for a weekly class can pay for a técnica session.
Practica
To improve the learning process, it is recommended to review the content of the classes in order to assimilate, digest and integrate it into your repertory. On Monday as of 20:45 and Thursday as of 19:00, while there are classes downstairs, the free practica welcomes its students who want to exercice in the room upstairs of La Tangueria.
Practical information
- Classes in La Luna are taught in Dutch. Registrations are to be made via www.tangolaluna.be and payment is due in cash on the first day.
- Classes in La Tangueria are taught in English and/or French. Registrations have to be made via our online form and payments can be done upfront by bank transfer or the first day in cash. We don’t accept checques, credit or bank cards.
- The first semester runs from September till January. Registrations start on 10 August.
- The second semester goes from February till June. Students of the first semester have a priority to register in the follow-up of their group. Newcomers can register as of 10 January.
- At first it is possible to register for one level only. In the groups where there are places left, students can register as of 10 days before start of the term for extra weekly classes.
- It takes 2 to tango, so you need to register with a partner. We can help you find one via the partner form.
- Besides our own tango classes, La Tangueria also hosts weekly classes Lindy hop and modern dance.
Read our conditions & practical information for more information regarding extra classes, discounts, missed classes, replacements, filming and cancellation policy…
