Beginning tango dance series and vals series with Luz Castineiras (February)
Schedule
Wed Feb 26 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704 | Berkeley, CA
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Tango teacher Luz Castineiras is back in February! In the beginner series, we focus on foundational moves for social dancing. In the intermediate series, we focus on vals. Luz will cover some topics that are different from the January series. Wednesdays, February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
6:45-7:00 pm check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginner series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate (vals) series
9:30-10:00 pm practica
The beginner series is geared towards total beginners and people who have been dancing tango for less than six months. (We recommend taking multiple beginner series before moving on to an intermediate series.)
These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers" and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!
On Wednesday February 26th, tango teacher Christopher Nassopoulos will be teaching the class.
$20 drop-in rate (single class, beginner or intermediate)
$15 drop-in rate for student with ID
Please use cash or venmo
On Wednesday, February 26th, there is a Cal Basketball game nearby. Please leave extra time to find parking if you are bringing a car. First Church offers paid parking right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club. $10 flat fee; qr code on the sign.
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
On Wednesday, February 5th, the class will be held in the drawing room (first floor). All other classes will be held in the ballroom (second floor).
We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.
Luz Castineiras was born and raised in Buenos Aires and brings a unique perspective to tango. For over five years, she researched tango as a therapy tool to improve social-emotional and cognitive skills in palliative care settings.
Luz studied contemporary dance and music therapy in addition to tango. She began dancing tango at Studio Dinzel in Buenos Aires, where she was able to incorporate these two disciplines. In 2011, she moved to the Bay Area and began teaching tango with various partners at la Pista SF, Studio 1924, and Alma del Tango Studio.
Luz is a heart-and-soul tango dancer, and her dance communicates her strength and knowledge of music. In her classes, students are encouraged to explore tango and dance techniques, connection and musicality. She creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere for learning and always looks for active feedback from students.
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com
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