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 Academia del Tango


John and Anne Young

New Zealand's most experienced tango teachers

Argentine Tango - the world's most beautiful dance
was introduced into New Zealand by John Young in 1989

BEGINNERS A SPECIALITY
A FIRST CLASS STRUCTURED SYSTEM MAKES LEARNING EASY
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

PARTNERS ARE NOT NECESSARY
ARGENTINE TRAINED PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

The tango dance steps of Argentina and Uraguay are part of the world's "intangible cultural heritage", the United Nations cultural body, Unesco, has declared.  A group of 400 experts is examining a list of 76 world arts and traditions that should be safeguarded for humanity. The tango was the first to be examined and approved.

 

WE TEACH YOU RIGHT FIRST TIME.

Customers comments:

  Tango is wonderful! Thanks for the amazing tuition - Penny K

  It's unbelievable how much I have learnt in 10 lessons.  I love the Tango!  Thank you John - Sybille K

  Thanks for introducing me to the art of Tango - Jean Anne C

  Thank you so much - now Tango and New Zealand are in my heart - Joanne C 

Popular salon style style as danced in tango clubs throughout Argentina.

La Salida (Gateway to the Tango) is the basic step which you will learn in 20 minutes.  Traditional figures, including Ocho (forward and back), Quadrado, Parada, Gancho, Abanico and Giro are an important part of your dance style.

Correct Tango style and movement with good balance, flow, leaders and followers technique all completely covered.

Courses are 10 weeks long, with one hour classes.   Beginners classes are held on Fridays at 6.30 pm and Wednesdays at 6.00 pm, followed by intermediate and advanced courses.

Regular enrolment dates.      

Partners are not necessary.  

Couples can stay together if they wish.

Dancers can come to the other Argentine Tango course of the same level and any lower level.

World Intermediate Argentine Tango Champions   - Buenos Aires Argentina 2002
Aucklanders
, Denise McCoombe and Graham Young, the 2002 Buenos Aires World Intermediate Argentine Tango Champions and also other Argentine Tango champions of New Zealand have been taught using John's system that is derived from Tango greats Juan Copes, Eduardo Arquimbau, Osvaldo Zotto, Carlos Coppella, Mingo Pugliese, Omar Vegas and others.

Level 1    Level 2    

Level 1 - Beginners courses - No experience necessary

These cover three forms of the basic step (the salida) and will introduce you to a number of variations ranging from the ocho to the sentada.  

bulletWednesday at 6.00 pm                               
bulletFriday at 6.30 pm

Next Starting Dates:

bullet6.30 pm Friday 23 July 2010
bullet 6.00 pm Wednesday 4 August  2010
bullet6.30 pm Friday 27 August 2010

Fees:

bullet10 x 1 hour classes 
bullet$180 (incl GST)    (or $320 for a couple*)
bulletFees may be paid in 2 equal instalments 
over the first two weeks

*A couple is defined as one person learning the man's part and one person learning the lady's part

Enrol Now

Contact  John Young Dance Centre 

Click here for  2010 Schedule

No refunds after course commences

Level 2 - Intermediate and Advanced

At level 2 you will learn more tango variations as well as  the Milonga and the Tango Waltz, two very popular forms of Tango in the Argentine

Every level 2 course will include new variations, so every course will be different.  This means you can keep adding to your tango knowledge and enjoyment. .

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Wednesday at 7.00 pm

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Friday at 7.30 pm 

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(10 week course - 1 hour classes)

Next Starting Dates:     

bullet 7.30 pm Friday 23 July 2010
bullet 7.00 Wednesday 4 August 2010
bullet 7.30 pm Friday 27 August 2010

Fees:

bullet10 x 1 hour classes 
bullet$180 (incl GST) (or $320 for a couple*)
bulletFees may be paid in 2 equal instalments `
over the first two weeks

*A couple is defined as one person learning the man's part and one person learning the lady's part

Enrol Now

Contact  John Young Dance Centre 

Click here for   2010 Schedule

No refunds after course commences

 


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Ph: (09) 373-9000

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