What are the details? Every Wednesday night, from 8:00 - 11:00,  From 8:00 - 9:00 I teach introductory level.  Whether you've been dancing for years and want to be introduced to a brand new dance, have seen some before but need a refresher, or are a total beginner, this is your hour. From 9:00 - 10:00, I teach at a more advanced level.  Whether you've been coming regularly and are working on something specific, have been dancing other places, or simply want to take a chance and something challenging, this is catered to you. and from 10:00 - 11:00 I stop teaching anything specific and let you run the show.  I am still available to answer questions, or if you just want a dance or two.  But we won't kick you out until 11:00.  Come when you can, come when you want.   $10, whatever time you come.

Where? at the Tango411 studio, 119 Gayley Street Media, PA, 19063 mapquest directions Who? Singles, couples, Beginners, Pros. We get between 10 and 20 people each week. The least we've had is 8, the most we've had is 27. 4 times out of 5 it is a perfectly even match of Leaders and Followers. What is the format?    It's NOT: -A huge group lesson. -A small group lesson with no time to practice afterwards -A dance with no opportunities to learn It IS: -A dance -A practice session -An opportunity for some spontaneous semi-private coaching... by request. . back to top

If I come with my partner, and we want to practice something specific on our own, can we do that? Absolutely. Dance as a couple or rotate with the rest of us. Just let me know I haven't been very successful at dancing in the past. Am I going to get matched up with a partner that's too advanced?? You will most likely get to dance with people at all different levels. It varies from dance to dance, and/or technique to technique. That's why I am there, to help the both of you, so men can learn to lead women of all levels, and women will learn how to follow men at all levels. back to top

Can I bring music and/or request a specific dance that I want to work on?? Absolutely. That's what it's all about. When somebody requests a dance, people who are working at an advanced level can practice that, and people who are learning for the first time, can learn to dance it as well.  I also rotate so that I can dance with everyone at least once. So its more than just a three hour dance party? Absolutely. It's a learning environment as well as a social and networking time. You dance when you want to and sit down and have a drink/snack, talk, when you need a break. Is there ever a formal lesson??? Impromptu lessons are going on all the time throughout the evening, depending on either who's expressed interest at the time, or what I think would be really fun/beneficial for everyone. Sometimes I'll teach technique, sometimes I'll teach a cool pattern or step. If there is a specific dance you want to learn, let me know and I'll teach a specific lesson on it, just for you, and anyone else lucky enough to be there that night. I have friends who just want to stop in for a few minutes and observe and not dance. Is that OK? No problem, just make sure you introduce us, so I can still make them feel at home. back to top .

 

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