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:
My Argentine Tango curriculum has four levels:

Beginning - Beg. Intermediate - Adv. Intermediate - Advanced

I also offer The Tango Barre Follower's Technique classes (open to men and women!).

Class Structure:
Each level has been divided into 3 or 4 four-week series. This class structure means that you can take the A, B, and C series in any order. Don't worry if you missed the last A series, go ahead and take the B or C!

Jumping In:
If you are joining my Intermediate or Advanced 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. If you are unsure of your level you can contact me for placement advice.

 
 

 

BEGINNING ARGENTINE TANGO SERIES:
  These classes are for those who have never done tango, or are just beginning to discover tango. We'll cover the basics of this incredible dance and you'll see how easy it is to get started!

The Beginning Argentine Tango series are designed to take you from complete beginner to knowledgeable intermediate tango dancer in about three months.

You can take the A, B, and C series in any order.
Beginning 1A
Beginning 1B
Beginning 1C
- The Walk (On-Body)
- No-Pivot Ochos
- Ochos to the Cross
- The Giro (Molinete)
- The Walk (Off-Body)
- Left Check Step Turn
- Rght Check Step Turn
- The Ocho Cortado
- The Walk (Off-Body)
- The Cross
- Fwd Ochos from Cross
- Ochos with Pivot
 
  CLASS SCHEDULE:
 
Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
1A - Beg.
6:30-7:30p
Mondays
June 2 - 23, 2008
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks with preregistration.
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Viscount Studios
1B - Beg.
7:30-9p
Thursdays
May 8 - 22, 2008
CCPAC
1932 W Burnside, Suite 11
(Click here for map)
$50 for 3 weeks
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CCPAC
1C - Beg.
7:30-8:30p
Thursdays
June 5 - 26, 2008
CCPAC
1932 W Burnside, Suite 11
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
Click to register:
CCPAC
*Pre-registration is required. Classes limited to 16 students. No partner needed!
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
     

 

BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ARGENTINE TANGO SERIES:  
 
By the end of the three Beg. Int. Level Series you will have accomplished the following:

1. You will be confident walking and turning on the body (close embrace).
2. You will be comfortable dancing an entire tanda on the social dance floor.
3. You'll be able to distinguish tango music from vals and milonga, and you'll have some tricks for how to adapt your dance to the music.

You can take the A, B, and C series in any order. If you are joining my Intermediate level classes and have not taken the full Beginning level series, please ensure that you are familiar with all of the material covered above. We will be using those concepts!

If you are unsure of your level you can contact me for placement advice.
2A - Transitions
2B - Turns That Fly!
2C - Musicality Rocks
- Finding easy and interesting transitions through the Beg Level 1 series vocabulary. - Four fantastic turns and how to make them versatile and comfortable on and off-body. Musical movements in:
- Tango
- Vals
- Milonga
 
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  

 

Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
2A - Beg/ Int.
8:30-9:30p
Thursdays
Jun 5 -26, 2008
CCPAC
625 SW 4th Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
Click to register:
CCPAC
2B - Beg/ Int.
7:30-8:30p
Mondays
Apr 28 - May 19, 2008
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks with preregistration.
Click to register:
Viscount Studios
2C - Beg/ Int.
7:30-8:30p
Mondays
Jun 2 - 23, 2008
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks with preregistration.
Click to register:
Viscount Studios
*Pre-registration is required. Classes limited to 16 students. No partner needed!
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE ARGENTINE TANGO SERIES:  
 

The Advanced Intermediate Argentine Tango classes are designed to take you from an intermediate to an advanced intermediate tango dancer in about five months. By the end of the five Advanced Intermediate Level Series you will have accomplished the following:

1. You will be able to comfortably transition from dancing on the body (close embrace) to off the body (open embrace) and back.
2. You will understand the mechanics of taking and receiving sacadas from any direction.
3. You will be confident with circular boleos that use sending and contra energy.
4. You'll have tips and tricks for how to make vals and milonga tandas fun and interesting.

You can take the A, B, C, D, and E series in any order. If you are joining my Advanced Intermediate level 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 using these concepts in the Advanced Intermediate classes.

If you are unsure of your level you can contact me for placement advice.

3A- Embrace Transitions
3B - Sacada You, Sacada Me
3C - Foolproof Boleos
3D - Milonga
3E - Vals
Discover effortless embrace transitions which will make certain movements more comfortable and elegant. Make sense of the technique involved in taking and receiving sacadas on side, forward and back steps. Figure out how to lead and follow front and back boleos
using both sending and contra energy.
Master the milonga, the peppy grandfather of the tango. No need to sit out when this fast paced music comes on! Explore the romance of vals, the sweeping waltz of tango.
 
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  

 

Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
3A - Adv. Int.
Spring, 2008
Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division St. #106
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks.
3B - Adv. Int.
Spring, 2008
CCPAC
625 SW 4th Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
Click to register:
CCPAC
3C - Adv. Int.
Spring, 2008
CCPAC
625 SW 4th Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
Click to register:
CCPAC
3D - Adv. Int.
Summer, 2008
CCPAC
625 SW 4th Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks
Click to register:
CCPAC
3E - Adv. Int.

Summer, 2008

Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division St. #106
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks.
*Pre-registration is required. Classes limited to 16 students. No partner needed!
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

 

ADVANCED ARGENTINE TANGO SERIES:  
 
These classes are for those who are looking for a challenge in tango. We'll cover the intricacies of this incredible dance and you'll see how infinite the possibilities are!

You can take the A, B, and C series in any order. If you are joining my Advanced level classes and have not taken the previous level's series, please ensure that you are familiar with all of the material covered above.

If you are unsure of your level you can contact me for placement advice.
Adv. 4A - Dynamics
Adv. 4B - Ganchos
Adv. 4C - 4 Elements
- Colgata Moments
- Volcada Moments
- Close and Open Dynamics
Using leg hooks for fun:
- Ganchos
- Leg Wraps
- Surprises
Discover how dancing in earth, air, water, & fire can create juicy tension and release.
 
  CLASS SCHEDULE:  
 
Class Title:
When:
Where:
Price:
To Register:
4A - Adv.
TBA
Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division St. #106
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks.
4B - Adv.
TBA
Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division St. #106
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks
4C - Adv.
8:30-9:30p
Mondays
Apr 28 - May 19, 2008
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E Burnside Ave
(Click here for map)
$40 for 4 weeks with preregistration.
Click to register:
Viscount Studios
*Pre-registration is required. Classes limited to 16 students. No partner needed!
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. We'll explorethe 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 - Int.
8:30-9:30p
Tuesdays
Jan 22 - Feb 12, 2008.
CCPAC
625 SW 4th Ave
(Click here for map)
$45 for 4 weeks.
Click to register:
CCPAC
*Pre-registration is required. Classes limited to 16 students. No partner needed!
For more info email me at carriechelsea@yahoo.com
 
 
 

PRIVATES:

Argentine tango privates are available in Portland for $50/hr.
Privates are available for $60/hr plus floor fee when I'm traveling. Contact me to schedule.