Molinete: The Code of Tango, Decoded - 8 weeks Pre-Int Course

Tango isn’t just steps, but also a structure. A rhythm. A code. And at the core of that code is the molinete —> the forward-side-back mantra that builds the foundation of all tango movement.

In this series, we’ll treat molinete not just as a sequence, but as a blueprint for improvisation. Learn how to *lead* and *follow* it with clarity, how to break it into pieces, and how to put it all back together in any direction, with or without a pivot.

You’ll stop just doing the molinete and start 'owning' it - with precision, intention, and playful control.

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What you’ll learn:

• Open step vs. cross step - how to tell and how to lead
• Side-step vs. weight change - what happens when you swap them
• Can you lead a continuous side step? We’ll find out.
• Isolate the lead from your own step - the magic of clarity
• Molinete mantra: forward – side – back –> repeat
• Add pivots to any direction
• Create endless combinations - the key to improvisation

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Molinete is the basic grammar of tango - the verb, the sentence, the rhythm.
Learn to say more with less. Or say everything with just a few pivots.

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Class Details:

Sundays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148

50 parking spots available

2-minute walk from Oak Grove T stop

$40 drop-in | $199 full 8-week course
Each person must register individually

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