
Welcome, brave soul! You’ve decided to step into the world of Argentine Tango, a dance that’s equal parts elegance, chaos, and figuring out what to do with your head. Whether you signed up because you saw a very Specific Tango Movie, want to meet people, or lost a bet, felicidades—you’re about to embark on a journey filled with lots of gulping, intense eye contact, nervous giggling, likely because of said eye contact, and at least one instance of slightly freaking out at close embrace. It’s fine, we’ve all been there!
Week 1: Wait, Where Does My Head Go?
Ah, the first class. You walk in, feeling confident… until you realize tango has its own set of rules, and none of them involve what you consider ‘normal’ (spoiler: salsa dancers especially struggle with this, sorriiiii!). You’ll re-learn how to walk (and discover that you do not, in fact, know how to breathe and walk at the same time) and how to embrace someone without making it weird. Expect to have an existential crisis at least once. It’ll be fun!
Week 2: Why Is This Thing So WEIRD?
By week two, you’ll start realizing that tango is a walking dance—it’s moving with someone, to music, and you’re very very close together, and there’s no basic step to save you. You’ll learn the cross, which will make you feel like a clairvoyant genius. It’s also the week when you realize “connection” is my favorite word.
Week 3: Okay, I’m Getting It… Wait, No, WTF Are OCHOS?!
Ochos (which means "eights" in Spanish) are the moment you realize tango isn’t just about vampire walking forward and backwards—it’s also about pivoting and twisting your body in a way that might make you feel like a confused action figure. This is when disassociation goes from “oooooh interesting concept” to “fml” and lots of hissing under your breath. When it gets very irritating, remind yourself that two weeks ago, you had no idea what a tango walk was, lead or follow a cross. You’re killing it!
Week 4: I Am a Tango God(dess)!
The final week is where it all comes together. You’ll suddenly realize that not only are you walking, but you’re actually dancing. To tango music. You’re doing this! And as you conclude the Beginner Series, you’ll leave feeling a little more confident, a little less panicked, a lot more acquainted with your tango alter ego, and most likely, definitely addicted to tango. At this point, you’re discovering tango shoes, figuring out the least long flight to Buenos Aires (11 hours), and plotting your tango world domination via the Advanced Beginner Series. I’ll see you there ;)
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