Sunday 1 September 2024

Autumn tango workshops and shows 2024

 Saturday Intermediate Tango - Milonga and Vals (tango waltz) workshop 12.30-3.30pm 7th September and 12th October at The Harringay Club


29th September we are teaching in Huddersfield Tango Loft group 12-4pm Longwood Gate, HD3 4UU Huddersfield 


6th October for the very first time we are teaching two workshops in  Hook, at Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney RG27 8RQ we have a beautiful venue with a practica afterwards 2-5pm 


13th October 11.30-3.30pm  and 24th November at 1-4pm we are teaching in Bramhall Stockport Greater Manchester at The Brookdale Club. We currently need Leaders. Places for couples if you are a single Follower do let us know and we will do our best to find you a partner!


We are teaching in Preston Tango group on Thursday 19th September 


On Saturday 21st September we are performing at Newcastle Charity Ball. 


10th October we are performing in the Tango Encounters show in Wetherby with Tango Siempre. 


Tango festival Harrogate 8,9th and 10th November 2024 


If you require further information do contact us - hello@alexandrawoodtango.com

07971822341 


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Weekly Tango classes Mondays on Zoom and live on Tuesdays

 We are teaching in Preston Tango group on Thursday 19th 

So weekly classes continue on Mondays 5.30-6pm- Technique and Embellishments on Zoom 30 min session filling you with adornos to decorate your dancing with style and musicality. £7 Weekly Zoom technique class continues on Mondays at 5.30pm -6pm.  Now is a great time to start this class 

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Technique class for Followers and Leaders Packed with beautiful decorations and strengthening exercises for legs, feet and core/balance.

£7

Monday’s at 5.30pm-6pm ๐Ÿ˜‰

Requirements- A chair! Tango shoes.

This class is suitable for all levels.

Please register here -

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GgqD8tHtSz8a70IR_vL7I87Jc6N9ia

Meeting I.D: 891-0886 4740 


Tuesdays weekly intermediate tango class - 7pm - 8.30pm with Guillermo and Alexandra at The Harringay Club Hornsey in North London £15pp


Saturday Intermediate Tango - Milonga and Vals (tango waltz) workshop 12.30-3.30pm 7th September and 12th October at The Harringay Club

 

We are teaching at Derby Tango group on Sunday 22nd September

 

On Saturday 28th September we are performing at Newcastle Charity Ball.

 

Sunday 29th September we are teaching from 12-4pm 

Monday 26 August 2024

Autumn Tango workshops London and Greater Manchester


Tango workshops with Guillermo Torrens and Alexandra Wood - please pre book - hello@alexandrawoodtango.com 07971822341

London Tango - Saturday  7th Sept 2024 Tango Workshop -Tango - Vals and Milonga triple bill! A feast of dance and fun! ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’•⚡️

At The Harringay Club, Hornsey,  London 

12.30-3.30pm   Please pre book . Equal numbers of Leaders and Followers. £45pp. 


Part 2  London-  12 October London 12.30-3.30pm. A continuation of part 1. New material lots of creative ideas and figures to inspire your dancing ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ•บ


Greater Manchester Tango Workshops- 

Sunday 13th October - The Brookdale Club, Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester  11.30-3.30pm

11.30- Tango fundamentals!  warmup and technique, posture and  connection! 

12.15 - beautiful fluid tango figures with Sacadas, giros and paradas with sassy embellishments. 

1-1.30pm break 

1.30pm Vals turning figures.

2.15 Milonga rhythmic and fun steps to see you dancing with confidence! 

3pm practica and revision ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’‹

3.30 home time๐Ÿก

£50pp for the full day. Or £90 for both events. 


November 24th - Bramhall workshop day part 2 (at The Brookdale Club) 

This day will be devoted to more advanced figures and for more experienced dancers if you do the first day with us 13th October it will be the perfect pre requisite 

Sunday 17 September 2023

We will be teaching at Papa Caliente and Pavadita ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ. Come and join us!

 We are delighted to have been invited to teach at Papa Caliente in Reading  at 6.45pm -8pm on Saturday 30th September. And On Sunday 8th October at Pavadita Milonga in Hammersmith class at 4pm. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

Tuesday Tango class 7.15-8.30pm September &Oct. Also Technique classes on Mondays at 5.30pm

our Tuesday weekly class starts back this coming week 5th September at 7.15-8.30pm. £15pp๐Ÿ’• Also at The Harringay Club in Hornsey. 


We are delighted to have been invited to teach at Papa Caliente in Reading  at 6.45pm -8pm on Saturday 30th September. And 

On Sunday 8th October at Pavadita Milonga in Hammersmith class at 4pm. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’‹


We really hope to see you in September and October.  Our tour with Tango Passions begins from 20th October www.tangopassions.Co.uk ♥️ The last date will be in Londons West End Bloomsbury theatre on 19th November. 


Weekly Zoom technique class continues on Mondays at 5.30pm -6pm.  Now is a great time to start this class 

๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•บ

Technique class for Followers and Leaders Packed with beautiful decorations and strengthening exercises for legs, feet and core/balance.

£6.00

Monday’s at 5.30pm-6pm ๐Ÿ˜‰

Requirements- A chair! Tango shoes.

This class is suitable for all levels.

Please register here -

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GgqD8tHtSz8a70IR_vL7I87Jc6N9ia

Meeting I.D: 891-0886 4740 



I hope that gives you some dates to look forward to. Really excited to see you all. Huge hugs ๐Ÿซ‚ 



Alexandra ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’•


Saturday tango workshop 30th September 2023

 Saturday autumn Tango-Milonga-Vals workshop with Guillermo Torrens and Alexandra Wood Saturday 30th September at 12.15-2.15pm, a beautiful intense blend of Tango-Vals and Milonga for Intermediate level Tango dancers.  It will be a wonderful workshop full of ideas and technique for you to take away with you to start the autumn off with colour ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ Please book in advance with a partner if possible. If you don’t have a partner just let me know and I will do my best to find you one. 


At The Harringay Club in Hornsey. The Harringay Club, Hornsey – opposite Hornsey railway station. Parking by the club.50 Tottenham Lane, Entrance on Ribblesdale Road, London Sat Nav post cod = N8 7EP

£40pp. 

Monday 13 February 2023

Greater Manchester Tango workshops 18th June 2023 1-6.

 Hello our wonderful Tango group in the north,

 

I hope this finds you all very well.

 

So good to see some of you in York last weekend. Thank you for being there, it is always such a pleasure to be with you all.

 

Some of you have been asking for our next Workshop date for Greater Manchester.  It will be on Sunday 18th June at 1-6pm, this time a little bit later. Same venue as last time Poynton Civic Hall off Park Lane.

 

If you would like to attend please us know.   We will cover all the essential topics, Tango, Vals and Milonga.  The first hour will be devoted to full re-cap of all the basics in Tango.  We will have a wonderful plan of steps and musicality for you. 

 

Tango holidays – One week in Crete daily dance classes and Milongas with Maria Maragaki and Guillermo Torrens and Alexandra Wood -

25th April and 25th July ๐Ÿ–☀️๐Ÿ‘ฏ‍♀️๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ•บPlease let us know if you are interested,

https://www.indulgeyoursensesgreece.com/packages-summer-holiday

 

We can’t wait to spend the day with you again in June.

 

Take care and happy dancing. We are off on tour again in March with www.tangopassions.co.uk hope to see you at one of the shows. Do let us know if you come so we can see you after ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

Loads of love and very best wishes,

 

Alexandra and Guillermo XXOO

 

 

February classes ♥️

 Hello my lovelies!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ‘ฏ‍♀️๐Ÿ•บ

 

I hope you all had a rejuvenating weekend.  We  are already in the middle of February eh! Spring will soon be here now. I was just counting the weeks, and saw that  I have 3 full weeks teaching normally before I go on a short tour with the Tango Passions Show, so please do try to come to classes in February, and the first week of March then a short break from March 6th.  

 

Thanks to all of you who came to classes this week, it is always lovely to see you.  All classes are on as normal this coming week so I look forward to seeing you.  Start the week off well tomorrow with a great Yoga Flow and Core workout on Zoom and 10.30am๐Ÿ˜‰.

 

Special Valentines Tango/Vals Class on Tuesday, this class runs weekly through to the 2nd March at THE EARLIER TIME - 7.15-8.30pm at The Harringay Club, Hornsey Entrance in Ribblesdale Road opposite Hornsey Railway Station

50 Tottenham Lane

Crouch End

London

N8 7EE

For Sat Nav use N8 7EP 

£15pp.

 

Also, if you would like to come on our April 25th Tango week away in Crete we still have places. Do let us know if you are interested.

 

News for 2023-

Www.tangopassions.co.uk tours again In 2023, from March 9th ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ

 

Tango holidays - Crete with Maria Maragaki and Guillermo Torrens

25th April and 25th July ๐Ÿ–☀️๐Ÿ‘ฏ‍♀️๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ•บ

https://www.indulgeyoursensesgreece.com/packages-summer-holiday

 

Greater Manchester June 2023 weekend workshop date coming soon.

 

Classes all on as normal this coming week. 

 

A huge mix of classes for you to join from the comfort of your home on Zoom! Sign up for any class you fancy. You will be welcomed warmly ๐Ÿ’

 

 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upIlf-6gqT8oKhkpZfJUlzyh1PVhrxh1yw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

We have our first Saturday Tango workshops on 21st January 12.30-3pm at The Harringay club Hornsey! Please let us know if you would like to attend. This workshop will include all three Tango = Milonga and Vals with adequate breaks and snacks ;-)) £45pp. We will aim to offer you lots of beautiful sequences and technique and musicality. Looking forward to this so much.

 

Classes-

Timetable

MONDAY’S 

 

Stretch & Core Yoga flow ๐Ÿง˜‍♂️๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿคธ‍♀️

Monday’s-

At 10.30am-11.30am.  This class is the perfect starter to the week!

£6.50pp (£10.00 for couples)

This class will mobilise your joints, stretch your muscles, align your posture  and strengthen your core muscles as well as fill your mind with positive, calm vibes! ๐Ÿ’•❄️๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ✌️๐Ÿฅฐ

Expect a Contemporary style warm up and deep fluid stretches, some abs and back toners and a meditative relaxation to finish and lift your spirits.

When: Monday’s 10:30 AM London

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrf-ihrT4uMAu_Z1cmznzWBYohzXkeBg

Meeting ID: 936-819-354

 

Mondays - 30 min. after work Tango Embellishment ๐ŸฆฉTechnique class for Followers and Leaders Packed with beautiful decorations and strengthening exercises for legs, feet and core/balance.

£6.00

Monday’s at 5.30pm-6pm ๐Ÿ˜‰

Requirements- A chair! Tango shoes.

This class is suitable for all levels.

Please register here -

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GgqD8tHtSz8a70IR_vL7I87Jc6N9ia

Meeting I.D: 891-0886 4740

 

 

 

 TUESDAYS – 

 

TUESDAY morning –

 

Basic Ballet-tone 30 min class

10am  -10.30am

Suitable for anyone who would like to learn the basic ballet moves involved in Ballet-tone. A great pre-requisite for Thursdays Ballet-tone class. Suitable for everyone.  Just bring your ballet shoes or a pair of socks! And two chairs.

£6 per session  

 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocO6qrz0jEtBj2NHNKUsLFdcULVlhxeHa

Meeting ID: 835 7721 6984 

 

I am now back at The Laboratory Spa teaching live group classes – Ballet-tone at 12.30 and Stretch at 1.45pm on Tuesdays for those of you who are members.

 

 

 Tango – Live Tango classes from 24th January – end of February. At 7.30pm – 8.45pm at The Harringay Club, Hornsey – opposite Hornsey railway station. Parking by the club.50 Tottenham Lane, Entrance on Ribblesdale Road, London Sat Nav post cod = N8 7EP 

 

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THURSDAYS 

 

Thursdays๐Ÿฉฐ

2pm -3pm Ballet-tone

Requirements-

You will need two chairs or a window sill to use as a barre for each side so you can keep your eye on the screen -weights or water bottles or as a light weight option cans of beans!

-Socks or ballet shoes.

-Mat

£7.00 (couples £12)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJMscOGhqzIsyQT-aWOrXs9A37X_kutZLQ

Meeting ID: 571-789-596

 

Fridays

Fitness morning๐Ÿง˜‍♂️๐Ÿง˜

9.30am-10.30am Pure Stretch and relaxation.

Requirements -A Matt, -a band, belt or scarf.

£6.50 (couples £10.00)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZQtf-ytrDgjMY5GiEQj0jy5yXCjhekoIQ

Meeting ID: 400-855-239

 

Friday๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฟ‍♂️

10.40am -11..40am  Body Sculpt - the class will start at 10.45am. This class includes 20 mins of cardio work, followed by full body toning and a stretch to finish!

Requirements

- trainers for 20 minutes dance aerobics -Weights and a mat and water!! If you have an elastic resistance band bring that too!

£6.50 (£12 couples) Or do both Friday Stretch and Body Sculpt for £10.00 for 2 hours).

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upwtf-yspzgvOskQ_MVvR2kzQ6ya-tBfKw

Meeting ID: 780-854-935

 

Private Zoom  lessons also available with both Guillermo and I separately or together.

 

To pay for classes, please pay by bank transfer.   For more info - hello@alexandrawoodtango.com  Just get the Zoom app for free on your pc, laptop or phone and click on the link and I will see you all for the class of your choice!

 

I look forward to seeing you all! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’—

 

 

Best wishes, 

 

Alexandra ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ˜˜

 

 www.alexandrawoodtango.com

www.tango-sense.com

Friday 30 December 2022

Www.tangopassions.co.uk

 Www.tangpassions.co.uk tours again in 2023 with The one and only Vincent Simone ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ