general information
Class Details
We designed the schedule of classes to represent the diverse teaching and dancing styles of our renowned instructors. We want this offering to cater to your learning needs. For a positive experience, please evaluate your own dancing, and adhere to the level guidelines when choosing classes.
- Classes are 75 minutes long.
limited class sizes
The number of participants in each class will be LIMITED.
At registration we will ask you to choose the role you prefer; this information will help us ensure role balance. We will also ask you to select the classes you would like to attend.
Classes do fill up early, so we encourage you to register as early as possible to avoid missing out on enrolling in a class you want to attend.
Level guidelines
- All levels: Classes for beginners and advanced dancers alike. Many classes will focus on individual movement and technique, body awareness, musicality and deep fundamentals.
- Intermediate: You are familiar with fundamental tango vocabulary and comfortable leading/following patterns. These classes will challenge you to develop new combinations and gain confidence in creating dynamic steps.
- Advanced: You are looking to gain targeted training in the class topic to achieve better quality of movement and integrate different steps. You should be comfortable with the topic and ready to dive into the specifics of technique and execution.
Classroom locations
schedule of classes
September 28
September 29
September 30
October 1
September 28
Time |
[A] |
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| 7:45pm – 9:00pm |  |
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Elizabeth Wartluft Chacarera FundamentalsLEVEL: All Levels CLASS: THU-1-A |
September 29
Time |
[B] Salon ABC |
[C] Salon GH |
[D] Salon I |
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| 11:00am – 12:15pm |  |
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Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
The Secrets of a good tango LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: FRI-1-B |
Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Walking in Close Embrace LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: FRI-1-C |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Sacadas: Leaders and Followers LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: FRI-1-D |
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| 12:45pm – 2:00pm | |
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Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Rythm Phrasing and Musicality LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: FRI-2-B |
Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
Ochos, Pivots and Spirals LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: FRI-2-C |
Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Leg Wraps LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: FRI-2-D |
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| 2:15pm – 3:30pm |  |
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Yelizaveta Nersesova
Reversing Roles LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: FRI-3-B |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Turns LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: FRI-3-C |
Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
Ochos, Pivots and Spirals LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: FRI-3-D |
September 30
Time |
[B] Salon ABC |
[C] Salon GH |
[D] Salon I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am – 12:15pm | |
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Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Milonga Lisa vs Traspie’ LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SAT-1-B |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Good Combinations LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: SAT-1-C |
Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
The Free Leg LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: SAT-1-D |
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| 12:45pm – 2:00pm |  |
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Luciana Valle
Follower Technique LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SAT-2-B |
Matias Sotto
Leader Technique LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SAT-2-C |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Colgadas LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: SAT-2-D |
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| 2:15pm – 3:30pm | |
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Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Tomas, Baridas and Pasadas LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SAT-3-B |
Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
Center and Circles LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: SAT-3-C |
Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Rebounds for All Occasions LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: SAT-3-D |
October 1
Time |
[B] Salon ABC |
[C] Salon GH |
[D] Salon I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am – 12:15pm | |
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Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Essential embellishments LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SUN-1-B |
Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
Musicality LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: SUN-1-C |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Exploring Waltz LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: SUN-1-D |
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| 12:45pm – 2:00pm | |
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Luciana Valle & Matias Sotto
Milonga LEVEL: All Levels CLASS: SUN-2-B |
Maja Petrović & Marko Miljević
Boleos and Adornos LEVEL: Intermediate CLASS: SUN-2-C |
Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Ganchos: Leaders and Followers LEVEL: Advanced CLASS: SUN-2-D |
Our Teachers
Gustavo Naveira
& Giselle Anne
In the world-wide community of Argentine tango, there are few maestros that are sought after everywhere as much as Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne.
Rooted in the tradition of Argentine tango, the teaching method of this iconic couple exposes their students to the vast and complex variations intrinsic to the tango dance.
Maja Petrović
& Marko Miljević
Maja and Marko, a lovely young couple from Croatia, bring to our festival an amazing fresh energy and fun approach to the tango. Don’t miss the chance to study with them.
Luciana Valle
& Matias Sotto
Luciana and Matias have been working together in Buenos Aires for many years. Matias is one of the most talented students Luciana grew. They are now working together and sometime traveling and teaching abroad.
Elizabeth Wartluft
As a teacher Elizabeth is highly focused on preparing the body for the dance. Her deep knowledge of body mechanics allows her to guide her students to where they need to be to dance comfortably and joyfully.
Yelizaveta Nersesova
Yelizaveta is a dancer, teacher, and organizer in the Los Angeles, CA area. She has been dancing social tango since 2009 and used to live in Portland OR. Her passion resides in empowering women to build and embody confidence as leaders on and off the social dance floor.
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