Beginnings, Endings & Paradas

Beginnings, Endings & Paradas

£30.00 2 hours

Time: 13:00-15:00 £30 - £57

Two weeks to explore the beginning, the end and the pauses in between (paradas)

Dates: Saturdays 5th & 12th 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!

Join us for two focused and inspiring Saturday workshops designed to refine your technique and spark new creativity in your dance.

Each session stands on its own, but together they offer a beautifully connected arc  — from that meaningful first moment, through the expressive pauses, and culminating in an ending that leaves a lasting impression.

Week 1: Beginnings and Endings

The opening and closing moments of a tango phrase carry intention, clarity, and emotional weight. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to:

  • Step into movement with presence and confidence

  • Use musical cues to begin and end phrases with elegance

  • Create subtle or dramatic finishes that feel satisfying — for both partners

Whether you’re going for softness  or drama, this workshop will give you tools to make your dancing feel complete and intentional.

Week 2: Paradas: Variations, Musicality and Decorations

Paradas — pauses in the dance where the leaders and follower’s feet meet — offer a moment of stillness, connection, and expression. In this session, we’ll explore:

  • Variations in placement and feel

  • Elegant and playul adornos

  • Musically and flow

This workshop will give you confidence in using paradas to enhance your improvisation and add richness to your dance.

Come to one or join both — each workshop offers unique material and insights.

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

We look forward to dancing 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.