Tango with Luz: beginner series and intermediate series in Berkeley
Schedule
Wed Jan 08 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704 | Berkeley, CA
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In January, La Bruja Tango welcomes tango instructor Luz Castineiras! Luz's tango classes emphasize rhythm, playfulness, and connection. She is equally excellent at leading and following, and explains the technique for both roles. In the beginner class, we focus on foundational moves for social dancing. In the intermediate class, we focus on vals!Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
6:45-7:00 pm check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginner class
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate class
9:30-10:30 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.)
This dance class is taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers" and is inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 pm.
$80 general admission (four classes, beginner or intermediate)
$25 drop-in rate (single class, beginner or intermediate)
$15 drop-in rate for student with ID
Tickets are available on eventbrite, which adds fees to the total. You can sign up without fees by emailing us at [email protected].
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes. 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 will also be teaching at La Bruja for the first three Wednesdays in February!
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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Where is it happening?
2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704Event Location & Nearby Stays:
