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Teach Me Tango! With Chris & Ale, at the Carrillo Rec Center
August 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT
$10
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.
Details
TEACH ME TANGO!
What: Argentine Tango Class
Where: Carrillo Rec Center: 100 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until September 24.
FIRST CLASS FREE – $10 after that
Tired of being a wallflower? Join local organizers Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls worldwide. One hour class followed by Practica.
Argentine tango is a passionate and intricate dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. It’s characterized by its close embrace, fluid movements, and deep emotional connection between partners.
Close Embrace: Chest-to-chest connection for subtle communication.
Improvisation: No fixed sequences; each dance is unique.
Musicality: Dancers follow the rhythm and mood of the music.
Walking: Smooth, gliding steps are the foundation.
Figures: Includes moves like ochos, boleos, and ganchos.
Connection: Deep emotional bond between partners.
Cultural Expression: A dance that tells stories of love and passion.
Speaker
Speaker
Chris Peake & Alejandra Folguera
About the instructors
Chris Peake
Originally from Manchester in the UK, Chris is a superb dancer and tango DJ. He is a pioneer in the Neo-Tango style and an expert in its music. He is a sought-after Neo-Tango DJ all over the world. He currently co-owns Studio Magnetica, where he hosts the Barbarian Practica on Thursdays, the Afternoon Tea Milonga, and the Neolonga, as well as classed including internationally acclaimed tango masters. He travels the world dancing, teaching, and DJ-ing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him while he is in Santa Barbara.
Alejandra Folguera
Ale is oritinally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a promoter and organizer of Argentine Tango dance, music, and art. She is the founder of Nomad Tango, a nonprofit aimed at bringing the tango experience to Santa Barbara. Alejandra designs, promotes, and organizes various events, including the locals’ favorite Monday Practica, the Once in a New Moon Milonga, Independence Day Milonga, and La LoCA Milonga. She has also brought top international tango artists to Southern California, such as Fernanda Ghi, the Filipeli Twins, Pablo Aslan, Winnie Cheung, Hugo Satorre, Camila and Luis Lima, Tanghetto, and El Cachivache.