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 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 |
| LEVEL 1B | 15 > 30 classes |
| LEVEL 2 | 1 > 1,5 years |
| LEVEL 3 | 2 > 3 years |
| LEVEL 4 | 3 > 5 years |
| LEVEL 5 | 5 > 8 years |
| LEVEL 6 | > 8 years |
1st semester, from 16/09/2019 till 13/02/2020
Overview by day
| Monday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00: LEVEL 4 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 6 |
Tangueria 1st Gaia & Quinten 19:00: LEVEL 1 (9 & 10/19) 19:00: LEVEL 1A (11 & 12/19) 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 1 (11 & 12/19) |
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| Tuesday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00: LEVEL 5 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 4 |
Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 19:00: LEVEL 2 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 3 |
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| Wednesday | ||
| Tangueria GRF Ana & Victor 19:00: LEVEL 1 (11 & 12/19) 20:25: TÉCNICA 20:50: LEVEL 1 (9 & 10/19) 20:50: LEVEL 1A (11 & 12/19) |
La Luna (Antwerp) Oliver & Lin 19:30: LEVEL 6 20:50: TÉCNICA 21:15: LEVEL 4 |
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| 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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| Sunday | ||
| Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 16:30: LEVEL 1 (10, 11 & 12/19) NB: Classes of 2 hours, twice per month , exercises of técnica integrated in the 2 hours class. |
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Summary
| LEVEL |
INFO | DATES |
| LEVEL 1 initiation, no tango experience |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Quinten 19:00>20:10: Level 1 20:25>20:45: técnica > series 5x in Sept/Oct > continued as level 1A in Nov. |
16, 23, 30/9 14, 21/10 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00 Level 1 > series 5x in Sept/Oct > continued as level 1A in Nov. |
18, 25/9 9, 16, 23/10 |
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| Sunday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 16:30>18:45: Level1 (15 min break) > series 5x 2h in Oct/Dec > técnica integrated |
13, 27/10 10, 24/11 8/12 |
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| LEVEL 1BIS initiation, no tango experience |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Quinten 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00 Level 1 > series 5x in Nov/Dec > series 5x in Jan/Feb |
4, 18, 25/11 2, 9/12 — 6, 13, 20/1 3, 10/2 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 19:00>20:10::Level 1 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 5x in Nov/Dec > series 5x in Jan/Feb |
13, 20, 27/11 4, 11/12 — 8, 15, 29/1 5, 12/2 |
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| LEVEL 1A notions of tango, dancers, actors, other-role dancers, etc. |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Quinten 19:00>20:10: Level 1A 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 10 x in Nov>Feb |
4, 18, 25/11 2, 9/12 6, 13, 20/1 3, 10/2 |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1st Ana & Victor 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 1A > series 10x in Nov>Feb |
13, 20, 27/11 4, 11/12 8, 15, 29/1 5, 12/2 |
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| LEVEL 1B 3-12 months tango |
Monday La Tangueria 1st Gaia & Quinten 19:00>20:10: Level 1B 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 1 > series 15x Feb>June |
2nd semester |
| Wednesday La Tangueria 1^ Ana & Victor 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00 Level 1B > series 15x Feb>June |
2nd semester | |
| LEVEL 2 12-24 months tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 2 > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
17, 24/9 1, 15, 22/10 5, 19, 26/11 3, 10/12 7, 14, 21/1 4, 11/2 |
| LEVEL 3 2-3 years tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria 1st Caroline & Gaetan 19:00>20:10: Level 3 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
17, 24/9 1, 15, 22/10 5, 19, 26/11 3, 10/12 7, 14, 21/1 4, 11/2 |
| LEVEL 4 3-5 years tango |
Monday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 4 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
16, 23, 30/9 14, 21/10 4, 18, 25/11 2, 9/12 6, 13, 20/1 3, 10/2 |
| Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 20:25>20:45: técnica. 20:50>22:00: Level 4 > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
17, 24/9 1, 15, 22/10 5, 19, 26/11 3, 10/12 7, 14, 21/1 4, 11/2 |
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| Thursday La Tangueria GRF Oliver & Cristina 19:00>20:10: Level 4 20:25>20:45: técnica. > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
19, 26/9 10, 17, 24/10 14, 21, 28/11 5, 12/12 9, 16, 30/1 6, 13/2 |
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| LEVEL 5 5-8 years tango |
Tuesday La Tangueria GRF Marisa & Oliver 19:00>20:10: Level 5 20:25>20:45: técnica > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
17, 24/9 1, 15, 22/10 5, 19, 26/11 3, 10/12 7, 14, 21/1 4, 11/2 |
| Thursday La Tangueria GRF Oliver & Cristina 20:25>20:45: técnica 20:50>22:00: Level 5 > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
19, 26/9 10, 17, 24/10 14, 21, 28/11 5, 12/12 9, 16, 30/1 6, 13/2 |
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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 > series 15 x in Sep>Feb |
16, 23, 30/9 14, 21/10 4, 18, 25/11 2, 9/12 6, 13, 20/1 3, 10/2 |
| PRACTICA open to all (free) |
Thursday no teacher 19:00>22:00 |
19, 26/9 10, 17, 24/10 14, 21, 28/11 5, 12/12 9, 16, 30/1 6, 13/2 |
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 Luna: 175€ pp, full semester of 15 x 75 minutes.
- La Luna: 225€ 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 5 initiation classes of 120 minutes for 95€ 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
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 La Tangueria: 50€ pp for 15 sessions of técnica, or 45€ pp if combined with one or more weekly classes. La Luna: 55/50€ pp.
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 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…
