Lead & Follow: The Intricacies Within - Intensive Workshop with Veronika Kruta
Schedule
Sun Oct 05 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
16 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143-2915, United States | Somerville, MA
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In this unique and transformative tango workshop, we’ll journey into the delicate interplay of leader and follower. We’ll uncover how this dynamic is shaped by shifting cultural and generational tides, personal stories, and the vibrant tapestry of tango styles, tracing its evolution through the ages.You’ll leave with practical, empowering tools to deepen your mastery of tango’s structure, technique, and subtle communication—regardless of the role you choose to dance. As you embody the empowered essence of both leader and follower, you’ll step into each embrace with newfound presence and confidence, unlocking fresh possibilities for profound connection, authentic expression, and radiant joy—both on and off the dance floor—even with partners and people from diverse schools of thought, generations, and cultures.
FOR LEADERS
* Offering proposals with clarity and purpose, so your partner can receive them with ease
* Distinguishing the proposal itself from the movement that accompanies it
* Listening deeply to the follower’s readiness, direction, and response
* Composing the dance for the couple, moment by moment, from the feedback you receive
FOR FOLLOWERS:
* Awakening sensitivity to direction, timing, step size, and the subtle quality of each movement
* Reading and interpreting a spectrum of different leads
* Weaving your personal expression into the leader’s composition with grace and authenticity
FOR BOTH:
* Rooting into your own axis while staying attuned to your partner’s at all times.
* Understanding when and how both axes travel together (linear movement) and when one circles the other (circular movement).
* Establishing varied points of contact in the embrace to invite new textures of connection.
* Increasing adaptability to different partners to make your social dance experience more fluid and enjoyable.
* Clarifying roles so you can break rules with intention or co-create in perfect harmony.
*Honing precision in movement and timing until it feels effortless and alive.
DATE & TIME:
Sunday, October 5
1:00-4:00pm (15-minute break in the middle)
COST:
Pre-Registered: $50
At the door: $60
REGISTER:
https://www.verokruta.com/leadandfollow
DETAILS:
No partner is necessary to join. While this is an all-levels workshop with material presented progressively, it’s recommended that participants have some prior experience attending practicas and milongas to fully benefit from the content.
FOR INSPIRATION:
You might be interested in several of my relevant blog articles for deeper insight into the content of this workshop:
The Intricate Dynamics of Leader & Follower Roles in Tango:
https://www.verokruta.com/post/leader-follower-roles-in-tango
Wholeness in Motion: Balancing Masculine & Feminine in Yoga, Tango and Relationships:
https://www.verokruta.com/post/wholeness-in-motion-balancing-masculine-and-feminine-in-yoga-tango-and-relationship
Dancing Tango in Buenos Aires vs. Abroad:
https://www.verokruta.com/post/dancingtangoinbuenosaires
ABOUT VERONIKA:
Veronika has been dancing tango since 2005 and teaching since 2011. Known for her clear, effective and encouraging approach, she brings a charismatic presence to the classroom. With a background in yoga, fine art, and life coaching, Veronika's teaching is rooted in a deep understanding of anatomy, body mechanics, creativity and personal growth. She is passionate about strong fundamentals, believing they empower students to dance with confidence, authenticity, and expressive freedom.
Veronika has studied with many world-renown instructors from older generation milongueros to contemporary favorites, explored a variety of styles from salon, milonguero, and nuevo, and is fluid in both the roles of follower and leader as well as different modes of embrace including close, open and everything in between.
Veronika currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she hosts yoga and tango retreats several times a year, and travels to teach workshops abroad.
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:
Want to dance more throughout this weekend?
Come dance at Milonga Nueva, one of Boston's most popular milongas that attracts both local and out of town dancers. I will be teaching the pre-milonga class there. Details coming soon!
Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 8:00pm-1:00am
Location: Dance Union, 16 Bow Street, Somerville, MA
Check out other Boston tango events on the Boston Tango Calendar: https://bostontangocalendar.com/
PRIVATE LESSONS:
Want to study even deeper? I will be available for private lessons in Boston from Wednesday, October 1 to Monday, October 6.
Rates: Sliding Scale in USD
1 Lesson - $100-$120
3 Lessons - $270-$325
Please contact me to schedule.
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Where is it happening?
16 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143-2915, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
