Zürich - Tango Level 1

Level 1:

Understanding the concept of the moving together. Leading and following in tango are two perfectly different roles, while equally active, important and fulfilling. Leading and following do not base on imposing or dominion, but on the joy of getting together where none of us would have gotten alone - the bliss of what happens between the steps we share: preparing, sliding, arriving together. With the perfect coordination of a four legged body.

The leading technique is based on decision, responsibility and body empathy. It can be compared to leading your loved on for a stroll by the lake: we hold each other with relaxed bodies and arms and move together because we want to. No dragging, no force, no signals. Just connection.

Following is better described as active company. As a women, I don’t „follow“ - I accompany my partner actively. (It does not happen through compliance, but much more: commitment.) I’m commited to walking together While I never think about the next step, I learn exactly how to arrange my body in the present moment. How to make the best use of the space in the embrace and give myself and him the most comfortable experience.

Our teaching concept is based on understanding the ergonomics of the human body in motion - every step is done in a comfortable and logical way. Keeping the balance is not the result of acrobatic talent, but of allowing our body to move in a natural way - not against it.

In Level one we learn how to walk and how to move around the dancefloor combining circular elements. After graduating from Level one, our students are able to visit and enjoy milongas - social tango dancing events.