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
CHOREO	> 4 years

1st semester, from September 2020 till February 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 1st Semester 2020/21

LEVEL	INFO	DATES
LEVEL  1 initiation, no tango experience	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 14:45>17:00: Level 1/1A (15 min break after 1st hr) > series 6x 2h Nov.>Fév. Price: 125€ pp for 6x	22/11 13/12 10, 24/1 14, 28/2
	Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 1 > series 5x in Jan/Feb. Price: 60€ pp for 5x	5, 12, 19, 26/1 2/2
LEVEL 1A notions of tango, dancers, actors, other-role dancers, etc.	Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 19:00>20:10: Level 1A 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 11x Nov..>Feb. Price: 125€ pp for 11x	25/11 2, 9, 16/12 6, 13, 20, 27/1 3, 10, 17/2
	Sunday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Gaetan 17:15>19:30: Level 1A (15 min break) > series 7x 2h Nov.>Feb. Price: 145€ pp for 7x	22/11 6, 13/12 10, 24/1 14, 28/2
	Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 1A > series 15x Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	23, 30/9 7, 14/10 25/11 2, 9, 16/12 6, 13, 20, 27/1 3, 10, 17/2
LEVEL 2 6-18 months tango	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 19:00>20:10: Level  2 20:25>20:45: técnica (Ana & Victor). > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	23, 30/9 7, 14/10 25/11 2, 9, 16/12 6, 13, 20, 27/1 3, 10, 17/2
LEVEL 3 1,5-3 years tango	Tuesday La Tangueria Marisa & Oliver or Caroline & Gaetan 19:00>20:10: Level 3 20:25>20:45: técnica > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	22, 29/9 6, 13/10 24/11 1, 8, 15/12 5, 12, 19, 26/1 2, 9, 16/2
LEVEL 4 3-5 years tango	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver or Caroline & Gaetan 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 4 > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	22, 29/9 6, 13/10 24/11 1, 8, 15/12 5, 12, 19, 26/1 2, 9, 16/2
	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa/Cristina & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 4 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	24/9 1, 8/10 19, 26/11 3, 10, 17/12 7, 14, 21, 28/1 4, 11, 18/2
LEVEL 5 5-8 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 5 20:25>20:45: técnica > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	21, 28/9 5, 12/10 23, 30/11 7, 14/12 4, 11, 18, 25/1 1, 8, 15/2
	Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 3 20:25>20:45: técnica > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	22, 29/9 6, 13/10 24/11 1, 8, 15/12 5, 12, 19, 26/1 2, 9, 16/2
	Thursday La Tangueria GRF Marisa/Cristina & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22:00: Level 5 > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	24/9 1, 8/10 19, 26/11 3, 10, 17/12 7, 14, 21, 28/1 4, 11, 18/2
LEVEL 6 > 8 years tango	Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22>00: Level 6 > series 15 Sept.>Feb. Price: 165€ pp for 15x	21, 28/9 5, 12/10 23, 30/11 7, 14/12 4, 11, 18, 25/1 1, 8, 15/2
CHOREO	Wednesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Gaetan 20:25: CHOREO > series 10 x Sept.>Dec. Price: 140€ pp for 10x	16, 23, 30/9 7, 21/10 18, 25/11 2, 9, 16/12
PRACTICA open to all	Monday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	21, 28/9 5, 12/10 23, 30/11 7, 14/12 4, 11, 18, 25/1 1, 8, 15/2
	Thursday no teacher 19:00>22:00 free	24/9 1, 8/10 19, 26/11 3, 10, 17/12 7, 14, 21, 28/1 4, 11, 18/2

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

• 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.

COVID-19 In case of a new lockdown, if there is a government ban on dance classes or if La Tangueria is forced to close down, the not given dance classes can be postponed to the next semester.

 

Técnica

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.

COVID-19 During the months of February and March 2021, the series “Técnica y musicalidad online” is given to replace the technique sessions lost due of the lock-down.

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.