Sacadas and Barridas

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Sacadas and Barridas

£31.00 2 hours

Time: 13:00-15:00 £31 - £59

Two Saturdays to dive deep into barridas and sacadas

Dates: Saturdays 15 & 22 August 2026

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

Price: £31 (1 week); £59 (2 weeks)

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

More details below.

 

Number of classes:
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Cancellation Policy

 

When you book a session 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 session or if you don’t attend. We hope you understand!

Two Saturdays exploring 2 of the most exciting ways of interacting with your partner in tango.

Saturday 15 August – BARRIDAS:

A barrida is where the leader or follower sweeps the free foot of their partner.

We’ll explore:

  • The technique and mechanics behind a smooth, connected barrida
  • Different entrances, combinations and exits
  • Creating playful foot-to-foot exchanges

Saturday 22 August – SACADAS

A sacada is a movement where the leader or follower displaces the free leg of their partner.

Sacadas are all about understanding space, timing and intention — creating dynamic movements by stepping into the space your partner is leaving.

We’ll work on:

  • The technique behind clear, comfortable sacadas
  • Finding the right moment to enter your partner’s space
  • Leader and follower sacadas
  • Linking sacadas into flowing combinations
  • Changing dynamics

Across both workshops, we’ll look at how barridas and sacadas can help create deeper connection with your partners, giving you new possibilities for playful, fluid and expressive dancing.

Suitable for: Improver/Intermediate level and above.

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.