La Tangueria

Weekly classes

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 14 or 15 classes, each being subdivided as follows:

• theme of classes 1 till 5 and 11 till 14 or 15: 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 (6 months)
LEVEL 2	6 months > 1,5 years
LEVEL 3	1,5 > 3 years
LEVEL 4	3 > 5 years
LEVEL 5	5 > 8 years
LEVEL 6	> 8 years

Post lockdown Spring Classes 2021

Tangueria Brussels	Sunday
14:45 AyV	L1
17:15 GyG	L1A

La Luna Antwerp	Wednesday Oliver & Lin
19:30	L6
21:15:	L4

Summary per level & dates Spring classes 2021

LEVEL	INFO	DATES
LEVEL  1 initiation, no tango experience	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 14:45>17:00: Level 1 (15 min break after 1st hr) > series 4x 2h May-june. Price: 86€ pp for 8h	9, 30/5 13, 27/6
	Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 19:00>20:20: Level 1 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	5, 12, 19, 26/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
	Tuesday – short series La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 20:30>21:40: Level 1 > series 5x in May/June Price: 60€ pp for 5x	25/5 1, 8, 15, 22/6
LEVEL 1A notions of tango, dancers, actors, other-role dancers, etc.	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Gaetan 17:15>19:30: Level 1A (15 min break) > series 4x 2h May>June Price: 86€ pp for 8h	9, 30/5 13, 27/6
	Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 20:40>22:00: Level 1A > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	5, 12, 19, 26/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
LEVEL 2 6-18 months tango	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 19:00>20:20: Level  2 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	5, 12, 19, 26/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
LEVELS 2>5 > open to all Special Vals & Milonga series	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 20:30>22:00: Vals/Milonga > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	5, 12, 19, 26/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
LEVEL 3 1,5-3 years tango	Tuesday La Tangueria Marisa & Oliver or Caroline & Gaetan 19:00>20:20: Level 3 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	4, 11, 18, 25/5 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/6
LEVEL 4 3-5 years tango	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver or Caroline & Gaetan 20:40>22:00: Level 4 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	4, 11, 18, 25/5 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/6
	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:20: Level 4 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	6, 13, 20, 27/5 3, 10, 17, 24/6 1/7
LEVEL 5 5-8 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:20: Level 4 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	3, 10, 17, 24, 31/5  7, 14, 21, 28/6
	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:20: Level 4 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	4, 11, 18, 25/5 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/6
	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:40>22:00: Level 5 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	6, 13, 20, 27/5 3, 10, 17, 24/6 1/7
LEVEL 6 > 8 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:40>22>00: Level 6 > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	3, 10, 17, 24, 31/5  7, 14, 21, 28/6
LEVELS 2>5 > open to all Special Vals & Milonga series	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 20:30>22:00: Vals/Milonga > series 9x May>June. Price: 125€ pp for 9x	5, 12, 19, 26/5 2, 9, 16, 23, 30/6
PRACTICA open to all	Monday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	3, 10, 17, 24, 31/5  7, 14, 21, 28/6
	Thursday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	6, 13, 20, 27/5 3, 10, 17, 24/6 1/7

Missed classes

Due to the limitations in Corona times, it is required to reserve a catch-up class via this document:

> Document for participants to indicate when they (or their partner)  will be absent or want to catch-up a missed class (or to replace a missing partner).
Rules for 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 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 lessen 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 To catch  up with the missed classes due to the lock-down, the lessons in the Spring of 2021 will be 10 minutes longer than usual (80 minutes). > Students who paid a full semester of 15 classes in September, can participate in the remaining classes until July without re-paying a new subscription. > New registrations for the classes in May and June are possible  in the groups where there is vacancy. Prices: > 125€ pp for a Series of 9 classes of 80 minutes on a weekly evening > 86€ pp for a series of 8 classes of 120 minutes on Sunday > 60€ pp for a series of compact 5 shorter initiation classes on Tuesday evening (70 minutes/class)

• La Tangueria: 165€ pp (levels 1A till 6), full semester of 15 x 70 minutes.
• La Tangueria: 210€ pp for a weekly class and a técnica session.
• La Tangueria Choregraphy workshop: 140€ pp, series of 10x 90 minutes
• La Luna: 175€ pp, full semester of 15 x 75 minutes.
• La Luna: 220€ pp for a weekly class and a técnica session.
• La Tangueria shorter series: –10€ pp per class less (i.e. 115€  for 10 x 70 minutes, 65€ pp for  5 x 70 minutes.
• Absolute beginners weekly classes: first series of 5 initiation classes of 70  minutes for 60€ pp (or 70€ including the técnica sessions).
• Absolute beginners Sunday: first series of 7 initiation classes of 120 minutes for 145€ pp (classes of 2 hours, including técnica).
• 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.

Técnica

COVID-19 To catch up for the missed Técnica classes during the lockdown, Marisa & Oliver gave a series of online classes via Zoom on “Técnica y musicalidad online“. Therefore, during the resumed  classes in the Spring of 2021, the normal classes are extended with 10 minutes, whereas the técnica classes are temporaly suspended, The online series of  “Técnica y musicalidad online““ classes can be ordered via info@tangueria.be (42€ pp, 6 digital classes of 45/60 minutes).

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€ pp 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.
• Prices: 50€ pp per semester, or 45€ pp if combined with one or more weekly classes.

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 its 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 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.