Beyond the Axis

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Beyond the Axis

£30.00 2 hours

Time: 13:00-15:00 £30 - £57

Exploring out-of-axis movements with precision, comfort and creativity!

Dates: Saturdays 19th & 26th July 2025

Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (plus 30 minutes FREE practice)

Location: Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 15 Marshall Street, London W1F 7EL (5 minutes from Oxford Circus)

Price: £30 — 1 week only; £57 – 2 weeks (full course)

More details below.

 

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Cancellation Policy

 

When you book a class we hold a place especially for you. Whilst we understand that plans can change, if you cancel we will need time to offer your place to someone else. For this reason, no refunds can be offered for cancellations made within 24 hours of your class or if you don’t attend. We hope you understand!

Ready to push the edge of your tango technique? This two-week intensive series dives deep into the world of out of axis movements – those thrilling moments where balance is shared, suspended and reimagined!

Each weeks focuses on one of the two types of out-of axis movements: volcadas and colgadas (essentially: leaning in and leaning out)

We’ll get to grips with the mechanics and discover how to bring fluidity and artistry to these exciting movements.

 Week 1: VOLCADAS – Establishing Trust

We’ll create beautiful, flowing shapes while remaining closely connected.

KEY TOPICS:

  • Giving and receiving weight safely, confidently and without tension
  • Body alignment, posture and comfort
  • Smooth transitions in and out of volcadas
  • Leading and following volcadas from simple to more complex combinations

Week 2: COLGADAS – Building Trust

We’ll unlock the techniques essential to creating colgadas with confidence.

We’ll focus on:

  • fundamentals of off-axis suspension and counter-balance
  • body alignment, positioning and posture
  • understanding and overcoming fears
  • exploring circular energy
  • clarifying the lead
  • different entries to colgadas and flowing combinations

Who is this for? Suitable for improver/intermediate dancers and up. No need to bring a partner – we’ll rotate partners throughout!

Come to one or join both sessions — each workshop offers unique material and insights but together they create a connected arc.

As always, we look forward to sharing a rewarding afternoon exploring new ideas with you!

Location

This class takes place in a spacious dance studio in the heart of Soho, with smooth wooden floors, wall-to-ceiling mirrors and ballet barres.

You’ll be spoilt for choice with bars, shops and restaurants either before or after class.

Address: Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 15 Marshall Street, London W1F 7EL

Nearest Tubes: Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus

Level Guide

  • Beginners: 0 – 6 months
  • Improvers: 6 – 18 months
  • Intermediate: 12 months – 2 years
  • Advanced: 2 years +
  • Technique: suitable for all levels from Improver upwards
  • Basic Technique: suitable for all levels

This is a rough guide only as we are all so different! We hope it helps you choose your first class. Once we’ve met, we will personally be able to to guide you on your own unique path.