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general/all   suitable for all levels including beginners.

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complete beginners   you have not yet attempted tango, these classes will begin from first principles.

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recent beginners   you have learnt a little and understand the principles of side, forward & backwards steps and how to lead and follow, you have developed fluency when using these basic steps.

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elementary   you are confident with the basic steps (side, backwards & forwards), you can pivot confidently and have some experience with the cross, ochos and changes of direction; you are able to dance with responsibility for your own balance. Many dancers will not progress much further than this but continue to enjoy and explore the dance.

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intermediate 1   you are now comfortable with simple turns (giros),  you can introduce decorations without interrupting the flow and with respect to the musicality of the dance.

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intermediate 2   you can incorporate complex turns (giros) e.g. with sacadas and you are confident in your role as a leader or follower; you are able to hold your own balance, improvise freely and assume the “other role”, you want to develop style, technique & precision and explore possibilities.

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advanced   you are technically accomplished dancing with quality and precision; you can exchange lead and follow roles and create new movements and dynamics, you are looking greater technical diversity and control, and for new opportunities in the dance.

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professionals   for professional tango dancers.

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teachers   for those wanting to develop their teaching skills.