About this Event

Want to learn the secrets of talking 'Straight From the Heart' - the most important skill in Dance - enabling you to Connect and Communicate with your Partner to jointly explore the Music in a way you might have never thought possible...? We'll be looking at improving the art of CONVERSATION for Tango Dancers and putting dancers from OTHER styles in high demand at ANY event that features Alternative/Expressive Music and/or Fusion Dancing! This Saturday Afternoon MasterClass* is open to ALL Dancers - those from OTHER styles can attend a FREE** Tango Introductory Class first to help prepare them for the MasterClass... and confident Tangueros can skip this if they wish and just arrive for the MasterClass itself! LEADERS: Recognise and work in Partnership with those who have moved BEYOND 'passive following'... FOLLOWERS: Gain the Confidence and Skills to take control of your own Dance!! For how to BOOK, see lower - and we'll see you there! - Basil and Mandy x P.S. - Just look at what the DANCERS have ALREADY been saying about our Classes in Southampton: 'These workshops are simply the best, I learn so much each time, thank you' 'Brilliant Fun, always learn something new' 'Excellent - would love more!' 'The Best Tango Lesson I've ever been to!' 'I would most definitely recommend a visit... Two Great Teachers and very friendly' 'Very straight forward and accessible teaching - good, frequent and useful feedback throughout' 'We both feel our Tango has improved enormously since we started dancing with you' 'An excellent workshop from Basil & Mandy in Southampton' 'The first class was cracking! I feel those three hours have greatly improved my confidence and fluidity. Thank you Basil and Amanda' 'We do so love your workshops' 'Great fun, and leaves you with a feeling of achievement. What's not to love?' 'Highly recommend this. The last one was great' 'It's amazing how good it feels to dance now, thank you both' 'I learnt so much and came away with homework too!' 'Fab Class today' 'They are really excellent' 'What you offer is unique, don't change it!' 'They are superb and should not be missed' ______________________________________ *Each afternoon is effectively a COMPLETELY STANDALONE Workshop/MasterClass (so just come to the dates that suit you!) and focusses on developing more Advanced Concepts based on a clearer understanding of the Fundamentals and is designed to encourage a much higher degree of two-way communication between Leaders and Followers, so that BOTH roles develop the confidence to FULLY contribute to the Dance! They are compatible with any other classes currently/previously attended and are usually aimed at anyone with at least a little Tango already under their belt (this one is open to Dancers from ALL Styles!) Also Highly Recommended as a ‘Health Check for your Dance’ for ALL experienced Dancers (expect full personal feedback in every class), but please book early to avoid disappointment - Class size is limited and prior booking is essential! **Don't forget that THIS WEEK if you book the MasterClass you can also attend a FREE Tango Class at 13.00 - See: https://www.facebook.com/events/1943463389113628/ - But if you are doing the MASTERCLASS ONLY, arrive at 14.00 for a 14.15 start – there’ll be two Linked Classes with a refreshment break in between and a short period of informal Social Dancing at the end. Please note that we rotate all partners in these Saturday Afternoon MasterClasses (and rotate in with the classes ourselves to assist with your learning), but you need to BOOK as a Leader/Follower Pair. Our Teachers for this Series - Mandy and Basil - have almost 50 years of full time professional teaching experience between them and are the most experienced and versatile teaching couple offering lessons in this area. They specialise in Argentine Tango, Traditional Blues and Tango/Blues Fusion and have gained a formidable reputation for delivering Classes, Workshops and Private Lessons that do exactly what they say on the tin. They strongly believe that a Conversation based on clear Communication and Equality of Roles lies at the heart and soul of ALL Partner Dancing. Remaining Dates in the current Series of MasterClasses are: MARCH 23rd - Fusion Frenzy - Does what it says on the Tin - come and learn the secrets of Blues/Tango Fusion Dancing! :) - This Workshop is open to Blues Dancers that aren't afraid to Mix It Up and/or anyone with some Tango experience and an Open Mind! https://www.facebook.com/events/234586364129719/ April 6th - Speaking my Language (talking Straight from the Heart) - Honing the Secrets of Communication and Connection - essential Skills to set your Social Dancing Apart! - Suitable for Dancers fom ALL Styles https://www.facebook.com/events/1975693632468198/ April 20th - Easter Saturday Special ('Height of Perfection') - We'll be looking at how both Leaders AND Followers can use subtle height changes at critical points in their Tango to increase connection, communicate additional information AND suggest changes to the Dance... Raising your Tango to the Height of Perfection! https://www.facebook.com/events/1254828391354936/ May 4th - Holiday Saturday MAY-hem - We're handing it over to YOU, the Dancers, to suggest the Topic(s) that you want covered to really help to put you in high demand as a Social Dancer at ANY event that you attend!! But Shout Quickly - we'll be working on those ideas and putting together this Special Workshop VERY soon.... :) https://www.facebook.com/events/249279949359587/ May 18th - I need a Giro! - This isn't about HEROES, it's all about revisiting your GIROS and turning them into the basis of some Extra-Special moments of Tango-Togetherness... :) https://www.facebook.com/events/338624083663825/ _____________________ To book for any of the Series 3 MasterClasses in Southampton (£30/leader-follower pair) using BACS, please use your own name as reference, and make payable to: Amanda Fyles Acc. No.: 12823422 Sort Code: 60-24-31 And then send a text to 07534 242834 confirming your names and the Date of the Class that the payment is for. All bookings are made for named individuals on a non-refundable basis. R.O.A.R.

Dance Styles

Tango (50%)
Zouk (50%)

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Island Dance Wizards - Teaching Specialists - Tango, Blues, Fusion and more