What we’re about
Northern Virginia Argentine Tango and Viennese Waltz brings dancers of all levels of experience together for camps and classes and occasional outings for two of NOVA's most exquisite social dances: Argentine Tango and Viennese Waltz. While very distinct, these dances share attributes of being fun, rhythmic, distinguished, and being held at wonderful venues throughout the DC area. Also, there is a great deal to learn from the cross over of the two rhythms, such as when dancing the Tango Waltz (Vals), which uses similar rhythms to the Viennese Waltz in the movements of tango.
We specialize in teaching groups in intensive 7 evening courses in Tango and Viennese Waltz, and following up with Sunday and Wednesday classes. You need not have any previous dance experience or partner. We have parking and are metro accessible on the Silver Line McLean stop. We are part of the DanceSport Endurance (DSE) dancers and fitness enthusiasts!
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See all- ESPECIAL TANGO MILONGA WITH TIPICA MESSIEZ (Hosted by Tango Billiante)Glen Echo Park - Spanish Ballroom , Glen Echo , MD
Description
Tango Brillante DC and Glen Echo Park join forces to present the most wonderful tango event of the fall in the historic Spanish Ballroom! Tango Brillante has invited the orchestra Tipica Messiez to make their Especial Milonga one you will never forget. Do not miss the opportunity to dance to the live tangos that these eight musicians and their singer will perform. At the start, a 45 minute beginner lesson will be included.- Early bird special (Until September 10): $60 with a $5 dollar coupon included to be used at Praline Cafe.
- Regular price (after the early bird special): $65 with a $5 dollar coupon to be used at Praline Cafe.
- At the door price: $75
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Presenter: Tango Brilliante DC
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: The price of the tickets will be $60 in advance and $65 at the door.
Email: rene_f_davila@yahoo.com - Camp- Foundational Technique of Viennese Waltz (25-28 Sep)Needs location
Sep 25-28 (4 sessions) FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUE: Click here for the direct site with details. This first camp of two will slowly but surely teach you the basic skills in the Viennese Waltz to prepare you for this incredible experience, with a series of advancing lessons. You will learn basics of social Waltzing along with some elements of Smooth and Standard! By the end, you will have developed skills that will give you basic skills for any Viennese Waltz setting, and you will also make a lot of dance friends while doing so.
1. (Camp 1) Thu, 25 Sep, 730-930 pm: Fundamentals of Viennese Waltz, basics, simple left turns, whisks w/ladies turn, practice
2. (Camp 1) Fri, 26 Sep 700-900 pm: Practice, Review, basic combos, progressive basic, Patty-cake, simple right turns, Navigational skills
3. (Camp 1) Sat, 27 Sep, 230-530 pm: Practice, Review, simple left and right turns, polka, choreography 1
4. (Camp 1) Sun, 28 Sep, 1-3 pm: Practice, warm-up. Review of left and right simple turns, introduction of reverse turn (International style left turn), navigation drill. Discussion of balls in Vienna (at the break). The session concludes with learning the Fledermaus Quadrille #6.
**Sat 4 Oct, 9-12 pm: **Harvest Moon Viennese Ball at Glen Echo Park (Optional add-on-click the link) After the camp, experience the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, one of the largest dance floors in the world, for an evening dancing to fine Strauss music! Lesson at 8!
CAMP 2: Oct 9-11 (3 sessions) EXPERIENCED WALTZERS (INTERMEDIATE AND UP): Camp 2 is for the connoisseur! You will advance in technique and knowledge of multiple fast waltz styles, including the classic International Style, American Smooth, and a few steps that have been almost lost to history that you might have seen in such movies as The Sound of Music and Snow White. We will also teach a routine that will advance in each session.
5. (Camp 2-Intermediate) Thu, 9 Oct, 730-930 pm: Natural turn technique improvements. Transitions from Reverse turn to natural and back. Fledermaus Quadrille #6.
6. (Camp 2) Fri, 10 Oct, 700-900 pm: Practice, Review, Separation to half fleckerl , closed changes from left to right and right to left, fifth position break, run around, intermediate choreography. Fun polka step.
7. (Camp 2 finale) Sat 11 Oct, 230-530 pm: Practice, Review, intermediate choreography continues, advanced navigation drills, fleckerl!
