Tuesdays 6:30–8 PM

Level 2
Double Spiral
Tango Dancing

Tango becomes multi dimensional.

A twelve-month cycle

A Twelve-Month Curriculum

Level 2 is a technical study of how tango movement is actually produced. We work with spiral, counter-rotation, front and back body, changing points of connection, and the transfer of energy through the embrace to create movement that is more precise, three-dimensional, and expressive.

January — Winter Semester

The Follower is the Engine

Study the Molinete on both the left and right side.

February

Pasadas & Paradas

Learning that the dance is below our knees and getting familiar with playing footsie.

March

Spirals go in 2 directions

Deepen opposing spirals to create elasticity, length, and freedom.

April — Spring Semester

The Secret Spot

Organize the turn through grounding, opposition, and release.

May

Ooops!

Sometimes the “wrong” foot opens up a whole new dance. This class explores cross system — how a simple weight change creates new walking patterns, new pathways, and new possibilities with your partner.

June

Back Crosses

Step behind, wind up, and discover what happens next. We’ll use back crosses to explore spiral, balance, turns, and new pathways through the dance.

July — Summer Semester

Circle Above, Square Below

Explore yielding and directing through the balance of yin and yang.

August

A Good Game of Footsie

A good game of footsie is subtle: above the table, almost nothing is happening, while underneath there is a whole world of play. Tango can work the same way, with a calm embrace and lively, expressive feet. In this class, we'll explore how to create that hidden conversation without disturbing the quiet connection above.

September

Engagement and Reset in the Ochos

Refine your ocho technique so that they are expressive, confident, and alive.

October — Fall Semester

Front/Back body & Sacadas

Create space through the front and back body to find space.

November

The Elegant Walk

How do you walk straight into someone? It is a practical question, but also a philosophical one. This month, we'll explore the tools that make a shared walk feel clear, connected, elegant, and alive.

December

The Expressive Follower

Explore freedom and expression within a supported relationship.

The study matures

Technique Becomes Expressive

Level 2 is where technique becomes increasingly expressive.

You are no longer only asking:

What step are we doing?

You begin asking:

How do you whisper in body language?

Already have tango experience?

Test Into Level 2

If you have trained elsewhere and feel ready for more technical and complex tango study, you are welcome to test into Level 2.

This class assumes a working understanding of tango fundamentals, including walking, crosses, front and back ochos, the ocho cortado, and social navigation.

Send us an email and we can help determine whether Level 2 is the right place for you.

Schedule an Evaluation

Location

Where Classes Are Held

Sugar Space Arts Warehouse

127 Jeremy St 840 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Tuesday evenings

Class & Open Practice

Tuesday

6:30–7:30 PM