Welcome to Argentine Tango Classes with Carrie:
These classes are designed to give you the tools to comfortably and successfully dance Argentine Tango socially anywhere in the world.

Class Levels:
Quickstart -      4-hour weekend intensive for complete beginners.
Level 1 -           Intro to Tango for complete beginners and up.
Level 2 -           Beginning/Intermediate.
Level 3 -           Intermediate.
Level 4 -           Advanced.
Tango Barre -   Technique classes (open to men and women).

Jumping In:
If you are joining my Level 2, 3, or 4 classes for the first time, please ensure that you are familiar with all of the material covered in the earlier classes. We will be using those concepts in the higher level classes. A lot. If you are unsure of your level you can contact me for placement advice.

Privates:
Argentine tango privates are available in Portland for $50/hr.
Privates are available for $70/hr plus floor fee when I'm traveling. Contact me to schedule.

  
 

 

 INTRODUCTION TO ARGENTINE TANGO:  
 

Level 1:
This weekly series is designed to take you from complete beginner to knowledgeable beginning/intermediate tango dancer in just four weeks. The series will cover:

- The basic Caminar (The tango walk)
- Connection and etiquette
- Introduction to tango music
- Rock step turns
- The Giro/Molinete
- The Ocho Cortado

Quickstart:
Have you been curious about learning Argentine Tango, but just can't seem to find the time? The 4-hour intensive workshop is designed to get dancers and non-dancers out on the Tango floor in just one afternoon. The class will cover most of the information in the Level 1 series. After finishing the Quickstart course, students will be eligible to take the Argentine Tango 2 weekly series.

 

  ARGENTINE TANGO 1 MONTHLY CLASS SCHEDULE:
 
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:

Mondays
6:30p - 7:30p
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 2012

 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.

Wednesdays
6p - 7p
Feb. 1 - 22, 2012

 Ankeny Street Studios
SE Ankeny and 9th
(Click here for map)

$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.

Mondays
6:30p - 7:30p
Feb. 27 - March 19, 2012

 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.

Wednesdays
6p - 7p
Feb. 29 - March 21, 2012

 Ankeny Street Studios
SE Ankeny and 9th
(Click here for map)

$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $50 without.
$14 drop-in.

No partner needed! For complete beginners and up. For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
ARGENTINE TANGO QUICKSTART WORKSHOPS:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
January 21st, 2012
Saturday
12n - 4p
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 hour intensive
with pre-registration. $55 without.
February 11th, 2012
Saturday
12n - 4p
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 hour intensive
with pre-registration. $55 without.
 
ARGENTINE TANGO BEGINNING WORKSHOPS:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
February 25th, 2012
Saturday
12n - 4p
 Ankeny Street Studios
SE Ankeny and 9th
(Click here for map)

$45 for 4 hours
with pre-registration. $55 without.

No partner needed! For complete beginners and up. For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 

 

 ARGENTINE TANGO 2:  
 

Argentine Tango 2A and 2B:

These classes are designed to take you from a beginner to an accomplished intermediate tango dancer in two months. You will need to take both Level 2 classes before progressing to Level 3, and you may take them in any order.

A few of the concepts we'll explore in the Level 2 classes:

- Ochos
- La Cruzada
- Giros/Molinetes
- Parallel and Cross Systems
- Close Embrace
- Tango, vals, and milonga musicality.

If you are joining the Level 2 classes and have not taken the Level 1 series or a Quickstart, please ensure that you are familiar with the material covered in them. We will be using those concepts.

 
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  

 
Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
2A
Cross System
Mondays
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 2012
7:30p - 8:30p
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map) 		$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in. 		www.viscountstudios.com
2B
Parallel System
Mondays
Jan. 2 - 23, 2012
7:30p - 8:30p
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map) 		$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in. 		www.viscountstudios.com

No partner needed! Pre-requisites: Level 1, Tango Quickstart, or instructor approval.
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

 

 ARGENTINE TANGO LEVEL 3:  
 

The Level 3 classes are designed for intermediate dancers who are interested in advancing and refining their knowledge of this intricate and moving dance.

A few of the concepts we'll explore in the Level 3 classes:

- Turns that fly.
- Transitions between steps and embraces.
- Ocho cortado moments.
- Decoding the mysteries of the pivot and torsion
- Introduction to sacadas.
- Introduction to boleos.
- Tango, vals, and milonga musicality.

If you are joining the Level 3 classes and have not taken the previous level's series, please ensure that you are familiar with all of the material covered above. We will be building on these concepts.

If you are unsure of your level you may contact me for placement advice.
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  

 
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
Mondays
8:30p - 9:30p
Jan. 2nd - 23rd
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.
Mondays
8:30p - 9:30p
Jan. 30th - Feb. 20th
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.
No partner needed! Pre-requisites: Two months of Level 2, or instructor approval. For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

 

 ARGENTINE TANGO LEVEL 4:  
 

These classes are for those who are looking for a challenge. We'll cover the intricacies of this incredible dance and you'll see how infinite the possibilities are.

A few of the concepts we'll explore in the Level 4 classes:

- Colgadas.
- Volcadas.
- Leg wraps and ganchos.
- Dynamics that create juicy tension and release.
- Advanced sacada combinations.
- Advanced boleo combinations.
- Tango, vals, and milonga musicality.

If you are joining my Level 4 classes and have not taken the previous level's series, please ensure that you are familiar with all of the material covered above.

Instructor approval required. If you are unsure of your level you may contact me for placement advice.

  
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  
 
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
Thursdays
8:30p - 9:30p
Jan. 5th - 26th, 2012
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.
Thursdays
8:30p - 9:30p
Feb. 2nd - 23rd, 2012
 Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
with pre-registration. $55 without.
$14 drop-in.
No partner needed. Pre-requisites: At least 4 months of Level 3, or instructor approval. For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 
  THE TANGO BARRE - Follower's Technique Series:  
  Every ballet class begins with barre exercises designed to warm up the muscles and develop muscle memory for when the real dancing starts.

We use this concept in each level of The Tango Barre Series to create fluid and graceful tango muscle memory that, by the end of each series, will happen without a thought. Each week we'll explore the mechanics of walking, ochos, the giro, and boleos, and we'll finish each class with stylish and playful embellishments in the most unexpected places.

Bring a pair of socks, your heels, and come prepared to work.		  
 
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
- Walking
- Ochos
- The Giro (Molinete)
- Balance & Connection		 - Precision
- Musicality
- Adornos (Embellishments)
- Confidence		 - Find Your Style
- Boleos
- Colgatas
- Volcadas
 
  CLASS SCHEDULE  
 
Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
Tango Barre - All Levels

TBA
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$25 prereg/
$30 day of.
Click here to pre-register.
*No partner needed!
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

PRIVATE LESSONS:

Argentine tango private lessons are available in Portland for $50/hr.
Private lessons are available for $70/hr plus floor fee when I'm traveling. Contact me to schedule.