La Tangueria

Weekly classes

> Registrations for the last trimester (from 19 April till the end of June 2022) are open: 135€ pp for 10 classes.
There is also (limited) possibility to register for a reduced package of 5 classes in April/May (5 classes Vals & Milonga, 85€ pp) or in May/June (5 classes tango, 85€ pp).

We propose regular weekly classes from September to June at La Tangueria (Simonis) en 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 15 classes, each being subdivided as follows:

• theme of classes 1 till 5 and 11 till15: tango
• theme of classes 6 till 10: vals porteño and milonga

Levels proposed in La Tangueria

La Tangueria proposes no less then 7 different levels of classes, so everybody can fit in a group that corresponds to his/her dancing experience.
For those who already have a background in dance, theatre, circus, etc. it is possible to start in Level 1A, where the basics are taught faster and with more improvisation tools.
For the most advanced tango dancers with more then 7 years tango experience, as well as for (future) teachers , La Tangueria proposes the only Level 6 in the country, where even expert tangonautes can continue to evolve at the highest level, taking advantage of Marisa and Oliver’s personal experience of studying with the greatest maestro’s since the nineties, and of teaching, performing and dancing for over 25 years.

LEVEL	Required experience
LEVEL 1	0 > 5 classes
LEVEL 1A	5 > 10 classes (3 months), and dancers, actors, circus artists…
LEVEL 1B	10 > 20 classes
LEVEL 2	6 months > 1 year
LEVEL 3	1 > 2 years
LEVEL 4	2 > 4 years
LEVEL 5	4 > 7 years
LEVEL 6	> 7 years

Summary per level & dates weekly classes as of 21 February 2022

LEVEL	INFO	DATES
LEVEL  1 initiation, no tango experience	Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Mieke & Gaetan 19:10>20:20 Price: 80€ pp (7x)	10, 17, 24/5 7, 14, 21, 28/6
	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 17:00>19:00 Price: 85€ pp (4x2h)	22, 29/5 12, 28/6
LEVEL 1B 4-6 months tango	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Ana & Victor 19:00>20:20 Price: 135€ pp (10x)	20, 27/4 4, 11, 18/5 1,8,15,22,29/6
	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 14:45>16:45 Price: 110€ pp (5x2h)	24/4 8, 22/5 12, 28/6
LEVEL 2 6-12 months tango	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Ana & Victor 20:30>21:50 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	23/2 9, 16, 23, 30/3 20, 27/4 4, 11, 18/5 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/6
LEVEL 3 1-2 years tango	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 19:00>20:20 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	24/2 10, 17, 24, 31/3 21, 28/4 5, 12, 19/5 2,9,16,23,30/6
LEVEL 4 2-4 years tango	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:20 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	22/2 8, 15, 22, 29/3 19, 26/4 3, 10, 17, 24/5 7, 14, 21, 28/6
	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 20:30>21:50 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	24/2 10, 17, 24, 31/3 21, 28/4 5, 12, 19/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
LEVEL 5 4-7 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:20 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	21/2 7, 14, 21, 28/3 18 (Easter), 25/4 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/5 13, 20, 27/6
	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:30>21:50 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	22/2 8, 15, 22, 29/3 19, 26/4 3, 10, 17, 24/5 7, 14, 21, 28/6
LEVEL 6 > 7 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:30>21:50 Price: 185€ pp (15x)	21/2 7, 14, 21, 28/3 18 (Easter), 25/4 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/5 13, 20, 27/6
PRACTICA open to all	Monday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	21/2 7, 14, 21, 28/3 18 (Easter), 25/4 2,9,16,23,30/5 13, 20, 27/6
	Thursday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	24/2 10, 17, 24, 31/3 21, 28/4 5, 12, 19/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6

Missed classes & replacements

Missed classes are never reimbursed, but can be caught up during the period of validity of the subscription (bimonthly, quarterly or half-yearly).
> Missed classes can be caught up by the registered couple, or by one of the 2 dancers, with another partner. The replacing partner does not necessarily have to be registered for a weekly class in La Tangueria.
> If an absent dancer is replaced by (and thus cedes his/her place to) another partner, the absent dancer renounces the right to make up the class him/herself.
> Missed classes can be caught up in another group of the same or a lower level, but not in a higher level.
> The repetition classes (5th lesson 10th lesson and last lesson of the series) may not be used as a catch-up lesson in a group of another level.

Prices of the classes

COVID-19 The successive partial and total lockdowns due to the health crisis hit La Tangueria hard. The prohibition for many months to give dance classes, to organize practices, to sell shoes and clothes… and this in the quasi total absence of support measures for the cultural sector, almost made us succumb. > To keep dancing and learning tango in one (or several) classes in  La Tangueria, is is the biggest support you can give us. However, those who want to do a little more to help, can take a post Covid solidarity subscription and pay a little supplement (for example pay 200€ instead of 185 for the semester).

La Tangueria:

• Solidarity formula: subscription of 15 lessons of 80 minutes at the price of 200€ per person. In case of lock down you can make up 100% of the paid lessons during the catch-up lessons.
• Standard package: 15 lessons of 80 minutes at the price of 185€ per person. Shorter series:10 lessons of 80 minutes at the price of 130€ per person. In case of lock down you can make up 100% of the paid lessons during the catch-up lessons.
• Formula we are in solidarity with you because you have also suffered a lot from the crisis (artists, cultural sector, unemployed, students): subscription for 15 lessons of 80 minutes at the price of 150€ per person. In case of lock down you can make up 50% of the paid classes.
• Anti-risk formula: subscription for 5 lessons of 80 minutes at the price of 85€ per person. Registration possible short before start, in groups where there are still places available. In case of lock down, the classes that were not followed are lost and cannot be made up.
• 2nd weekly class in the same or a lower level (subject to availability): – 20%; 3rd weekly class: -35%; 4th weekly class: -50%
• Shorter series started later: –10€ pp per lesson less (i.e. 135€ pp for 10 x 80 minutes, 85€ pp for 5 x 80 minutes).
• Absolute beginners Level 1 weekly classes: first series of 5 initiation classes of 70 minutes for 60€ pp.
• Absolute beginners Level 1 Sunday: first series of 7 initiation classes of 120 minutes for 145€ pp (classes of 2 hours).
• More information about payments, discounts, etc. can be found in our conditions and practical information.

La Luna:

• Solidarity formula: subscription of 15 lessons of 90 minutes at the price of 225€ per person. In case of lock down you can make up 100% of the paid lessons during the catch-up lessons.
• Standard package: 15 lessons of 90 minutes at the price of 210€ per person. In case of lock down you can make up 100% of the paid lessons during the catch-up lessons.
• Late entry and shorter series: –10€ pp per lesson less.

Técnica

As of September 2021, the técnica sessions as such will be suspended. The exercises for posture, balance and axis, refinement, footwork, dissociation/association, musicality,  rhythmic and speed, but also on connection, leading and following, etc. will be integrated in the classes. Specific Técnica workshops can be organised every now and then according to the request from the students. A group of 3 to 6  couples can ask for specific Semi-private coachings to work on aimed movements or techniques.

> During the lockdown in early 2021, Marisa and Oliver created a series of 6 lessons “Técnica y musicalidad online“. This can still be ordered at info@tangueria.be (42€ pp, 6 digital lessons of 45/60 minutes).

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 and Thursday as of 19:00, while there are classes downstairs, the free practica welcomes the students who want to exercise 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 February. 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 our Facebook group and the partner form. La Tangueria also proposes taxi dancers.
• La Tangueria also disposes of a limited number of taxi dancers. These advanced students are available to follow a second class per week with a single student in a lower level. The single dancer pays for the partner’s courses (at a reduced price).

Read our conditions & practical information for more information regarding extra classes, discounts, missed classes, replacements, filming and cancellation policy…

Questions?

Do you have questions or a special request? Mail to info@tangueria.be or call us at +32 (0) 479 22 86 98.