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Top 10 Navigation and Etiquette Rules Etiquette and Navigation Survey Make Tango not War–pin buttons Sharks, Creeps and Gropers Close vs Open Embrace for Beginners ValenTango 2017 Performance Videos Why tango travellers love ValenTango–live interview with Clay Top 10 things not to be missed at ValenTango Your Turn to Be Heard Tango Desire Stickers–an aid […]
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Email: carla.n.rossi@hotmail.com Carla Rossi: Argentinean folklore dancer and “milonguera”, Carla comes from a tango family through her father, a tango singer. Despite her young age she is a woman of character, with a particular virtuosity that makes each musical note sound with her legs and feet. She began her tango journey several years ago, adopting tango […]
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Rogue Valley Tango Calendar Join one or both of the following groups: View and join any of these Facebook Groups: Argentine Tango in Ashland Facebook Group: Postings about tango in local area. Clay & Nancy’s Persnickety Tango Facebook Group: Postings about Clay & Nancy’s tango classes. SOU Tango Club Facebook Group: Postings about tango at […]
Subtle ways for a follower to say no (Mar 1, 2014). Dear TangoTia: I politely asked a women to dance with me and she declined saying that her feet hurt and she was resting. I then said to her, “That’s ok, I’ll just sit down with you and wait until you’re ready”. Then after ignoring me […]
The Orquesta Típica Tango 02 (pronounced “zero-dos) extended by the Argentine singer Eduardo Baró joins that tradition and takes the listener on an exploration of deeprooted rhythms of the legendary D’Arienzo, Di Sarli and others. Tango 02 learned the art from the Argentinian bandoneon player Alfredo Marcucci and expanded his repertoire with new, danceable compositions […]
About Tangabrazo The Seattle-based Tangabrazo is dedicated to playing music that engages both dancers and listeners. With repertoire ranging from the classic tango groups to more modern and original compositions, they bring decades of combined professional experience to create a rich ensemble sound. Click here to read band members bios website: http://www.tangabrazo.com/index.php
TOCATO TANGO means “driven crazy by tango”. It’s an Argentinian expression that describes what tango music does to musicians, listeners and dancers alike. One unique asset to this band is that it was designed and trained by dancers with their constant input and critiques. In the tango world, it is very important that the music […]
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If you are a well known tango instructor with national recognition and would like to be included as one of the “Virtual Instructors”, let me know by sending an email to: tangoclay@gmail.com. Here’s some points to consider: Click here to see the Virtual Tango Evaluation Form you will use to critique videos. (I’m open to […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Man’s Face Loop Two-Hand Alternating UAT Locked Whip w/ Lady’s Free Spin Tummy Whip w/ Lady’s Free Spin Right Side Pass w/ Alt. UAT Left Side Pass w/ Alt. UAT Underarm Whip Touch-step-touch Syncopation Closed Whip Revolving Release Locked Whip to Hammerlock Locked […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Sugar Push (1 2 3&4 5&6) Left Side Pass (1 2 3&4 5&6) Underarm Turn (1 2 3&4 5&6) Right Side Pass (1 2 3&4 5&6) Whip (1 2 3&4 5 6 7&8) Sugar Tuck (1 2 3&4 5&6) Two-hand Tuck (1 2 […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Forward Basic Left Box Turn Hesitations in Four Directions Lady’s Outside Underarm Turn Fifth Position Breaks Promenade Hesitations Cross Body Lead Twinkle Triple Twinkle Lady’s Inside Underarm Turn Backward Basic Right Box Turn Open Twinkle Zig Zag Two-Way Turn in Line of Direction […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Box Left Box Closed Cuban Walks Side Rocks Forward and Back Rocks Lady’s Outside Underarm Turn Fifth Position Breaks Parallel Breaks Side Breaks Basic Wrap Open Break and Lady’s Outside Underarm Turn Crossover Break with Lady’s Outside Underarn Turn Crossover Break and Walk […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Basic Underarm Turn Crossover Break and Underarm Turn Crossover Break and Walk Around Right Turn Cradle Inside Underarm Turn Twist Left Turn Figure Eight Peek-a-Boo Alternating Underarm Turn Around the World Left Turn w/ Lady’s Underarm Turn Check Basic Flip Flops Around World […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Note: Beginning steps in Mambo and Salsa are the same. Progressive Basic Turning Basic Side Breaks Side Basic Crossover Basic Crossover Break and Walk Around Open Breaks Slow Underarm Turn Quick Underarm Turn Crossover Break and Quick Underarm Turn Salsa Basic Parallel Breaks […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Forward Basic Left Turn Promenade Swing Step Diagonal Walks Left Box Zig Zag Twinkle Triple Twinkle Right Box Backward Basic Right Rock Turn Two-Way Turn in Line of Direction Diagonal Walks Outside Partner Promenade with Lady’s Underarm Turn Swing Step with Lady’s Underarm […]
This video is presented in a different format than the other videos. It was taped and edited from a group class that lasted over a six week period. The running time is approximately 60 minutes. The following is a list of steps presented. Sequence 1 Two Basics and a Throwaway Inside Underarm Turn Continous American […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Triple Basic Turning Basic Underarm Release Inside Underarm Turn Throwaway Release Outside Underarm Turn Man’s Outside Underarm Turn American Spin Cuddle Hammerlock Cuddle to Hammerlock Combination Tuck Release Basic Kicks Alternating Underarm Alternating Underarm with Man’s Hook Step Right to Right Face Loop […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. Basic Crossover Break w/ Lady’s UAT Crossover Break & Walk Around Chase Chase w/ Full Turn Ending Progressive Basic Side Basic Parallel Breaks Open Break and Lady’s UAT Figure Eight Butterfly Cross Body Lead Left Turning Basic Sweetheart Peek-a-Boo Double Cross Over Break […]
The following is a list of the American Style steps presented on this instructional video. Basic Promenade to Center w/ Left Turn Corte Progressive Rocks Medio Corte Outside Basic Promenade to Center w/ Rt. Turn Tango Fans Flair Promenade Argentine Walks Promenade Rock to Oversway Tango Rocks Turning Promenade in Line of Dance Open Left […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. (A) Foxtrot (slow, slow, quick, quick) Basic Left Turn Promenade (B) Waltz (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Progressive Basic Left Box Hesitations (C) Rumba (slow, quick, quick, slow, quick, quick) Box Cuban Walks Side Rocks (D) Cha Cha (rock, step, cha, cha, […]
The following is a list of steps presented on this instructional video. (A) Foxtrot Traveling Right Turn (s, s, q, q) Swing Step (s, s, q, q) Left Box (s, q, q) (B) Triple Swing (1, &, 2, 3, &, 4, rock, step) Turning Basic Craddle Sugar Push (C) Cha Cha (rock, step, cha, cha, […]
This is the ultimate instructional video for those of you just starting, or wanting to start Argentine Tango. I’ve been thinking about and planning this video for the last four years. Because of the complexity and variety of authentic Argentine Tango, the beginner student can be very confused about all the different methods and styles […]
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Each video is only $25! Is 40-70 minutes in length Demonstrates 15-20 steps. For previews, click on: Nightclub Two Step, Argentine Tango and/or Rumba Click titles below for list of material on video.
This list is provided as a service to instructors and organizers to help them connect with one another. If you are a visiting instructor on tour, feel free to contact any of the organizers listed for possible teaching positions. If you are an organizer and would like to be added to this list, send me an […]
(Secrets to Producing a Successful Tango Event) This comprehensive and detailed manual is the combined effort of Polly McBride and Clay Nelson. Polly is the author of “All Things Argentine Tango” and is executive assistant for the Portland Tango Events. Clay Nelson is the creator/producer of Portland TangoFest, Portland ValenTango, Seattle TangoMagic and Ashland Thanksgiving […]
Objective: The goal of this program is to give you, the student, the opportunity to take a brief tango lesson from a variety of great instructors from all over the world without ever having to leave your home. Procedure: Videotape yourself dancing tango and upload to YouTube. (Don’t worry, you can make your video private […]
Hello Clay My name is Paola and I live in Portland. I’ve attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Portland Tango festivals you organize. I recently took a trip to Buenos Aires and took some lessons from a wonderful dance instructor and performer. I was very impressed by her ability to focus on very particular aspects of […]
Results from these surveys are public information and you are free to copy and use them in any way that you want. Also, if you have suggestions for future surveys and/or would like to work together with me on a future survey, let me know by replying below. Effective Teaching Methods Take Survey View Results (updated) […]
Building a Community Bitten by Tango Competition Tango?! Dance Floor Etiquette Map Dreaming about Tango Nirvana How Can I Get Danced More? (by Beth Anne Osborne) How Smooth is Your Tango Walk? Portable Dance Floors Six Reasons Tango Bumper Stickers Tango Desire Stickers Tango Etiquette (by Mark Word) Tango Poetry Three Types of Embrace Use it or Loose […]
If you want to post something on the calendar and don’t have access, contact Nathan Bank at wolf@tangoashland.org.
Although small (population is only 23,000), Ashland has an extremely enthusiastic and friendly tango community. If you live here, coming for a visit, or just passing through please join us for any one of our classes and/or milongas. Below is a list of links to help you connect up with us. Also, feel free to […]
Ashland Tango Community A group to share information about Argentine Tango events in Ashland, OR and surrounding areas. Clay & Nancy’s Persnickety Tango Discuss all aspects of tango in the Ashland and greater Rogue Valley Community and provide input and guidance from members on what material and topics they would like taught in class Southern Oregon University […]
Clay Nelson has been dancing, teaching and studying Argentine tango for over 20 years and is the founder of many festivals including the Portland TangoFest, Portland ValenTango, Seattle TangoMagic, McCloud Buring Tango, Ashland TurkeyTango etc. 541-646-8705 tangoclay@gmail.com Jeasse & Heather biesanz@mac.com biesanz@mind.net Judith and Jean Paul have been teaching “Salon Style Argentine Tango” in the Rogue […]
Two specific email lists exist which will have information about tango events and classes in the general Ashland area: (1) The Ashland Tango Email List: This is a Google Group list specifically designated only for the Ashland area. For security purposes, everyone who wants to join has to put themselves on it and only they […]
