Our focus is on your enjoyment, well being, and positive experience of learning Tango with us.
Enjoyment & learning
We want you to have a good time. This is not always easy when you are learning something as unique and challenging as Tango, but even when it gets difficult or frustrating we will support you. We have all been there - and we will certainly go there again!
We believe that you will learn Tango best through encouragement and guidance. There is no room for criticism or negative judgements when learning or practising, so please do not blame or criticise your partner. If something goes wrong then explore what you need to do to put it right, openly and constructively with help from your teachers.
We are all learning, and we approach our dancing with humility. We enjoy sharing our learning, regardless of how good or experienced we are. We treat each other with courtesy, consideration, tolerance and respect.
Safety and Respect
Tango is an intimate and sensuous dance. The leader / follower relationship needs the highest levels of respect between partners. We are vigilant to ensure we are creating a safe and wholesome environment where you feel free to enjoy yourself.
We are concerned for your physical safety.
It is possible to injure yourself by poor technique or wearing the wrong shoes. You know your body; please give any warning signals the attention they deserve.
On a crowded dance floor it is easy for inattentive or selfish dancers to collide with, or kick other dancers. This must be avoided, and we are vigilant for your protection and safety. We promote the highest standards of floorcraft and respect for other dancers.
Style
We do not believe in teaching sequences of steps. We prefer to teach an understanding of the principles of Tango, allowing you the freedom to explore and enjoy Tango for yourself.
We dance with a partner, and just doing the steps correctly is not enough. A beautiful dance happens when there is harmony between the dancers.
We dance for personal enjoyment through partnership. Tango does not need to be flamboyant or crowded with complicated manoeuvres designed to impress an audience. We prefer a few steps danced beautifully.
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