THIS SUNDAY: THE ART OF THE PARADA — PLAYFUL COMBINATIONS, DYNAMICS & AXIS CONTROL! 💃🕺

This Sunday 18 October at Los Angelitos, we’re exploring one of the most playful and expressive elements of Argentine tango: the Parada!

A parada may look like a simple stop with the leg across, but it opens the door to a wonderful world of possibilities. How do we create a beautiful pause without losing the flow of the dance? How can we use it to invite a change of direction, play with the music or surprise our partner?

At 2pm, our Beginners will discover the foundations of the Parada: how to lead and follow it comfortably, find the right positioning and create a smooth, elegant movement.

Also at 2pm, our Improvers will explore Parada variations. We’ll look at different entries and exits, discover how to connect the movement with other familiar tango steps, and play with timing and musicality.

🔥 At 3pm, our Intermediates & Advanced class will take things further with Parada dynamics, combinations and axis control!

We’ll experiment with creative ways to enter and exit the parada, combine it with other movements and change its dynamics. A particular focus will be on axis control: understanding how to manage our balance, create opportunities for playful interactions and move fluidly between different possibilities.

The aim? To make our paradas more versatile, musical and fun, while developing the technique and sensitivity that make tango such a wonderful conversation between partners.

With Bruno & Cate.

And, of course, from 4.30pm, it’s time for Milonga Los Angelitos! Enjoy an afternoon of dancing, friendly faces and lovely tandas selected by TDJ Bruno, with our usual free cakes and nibbles. ❤️

SUNDAY PROGRAMME

📍 Unity, 277A Upper Street, London N1 2TZ

🕑 2pm — Beginners (Level 1)
The Parada — foundations, positioning and connection
60 minutes

🕑 2pm — Improvers (Level 2)
Parada variations — creative entries, exits and musicality
60 minutes

🔥 3pm — Intermediates & Advanced
Parada dynamics, playful combinations and axis control
90 minutes

💃 4.30–7.30pm — Milonga Los Angelitos
TDJ Bruno — free cakes & nibbles!

No partner or advance booking needed for our group classes. Join us for a class, the milonga or the whole afternoon!

See you on the dance floor! ❤️