Determine Your Class Level

Obviously it’s important that we’re honest with ourselves about our current level of dancing. Some have been dancing for many years, but not consistently. Others have a strong movement background and pick up tango quickly. And then there’s the group who’s been dancing for many years, consistently, madly, passionately, obsessively! Either way, using a time-line to identify our level is kind of tricky and may make it difficult to know what level we are truly at. We ask ourselves: which level of class should we commit to at the Antipanico Festival? Let this legend help to guide the way:

Intermediate

You are able to move on the beat, rhythmically, and demonstrate adequate balance (without relying on your partner!). You should be quite comfy in close and open embrace. You have begun to break out of patterns. You are inspired by your partner, the music, the ambiance, and you are able to integrate this through your movement of a variety of tango concepts (e.g. giros, ganchos, sacadas, etc.).

Intermediate/Advanced

Dancing socially, improvising, and navigating the floor has become fairly easy. You are familiar with many techniques and sequences. You have great control of your axis (without relying on your partner) and crave a deeper understanding of working with axis, dynamics, and embraces. You have begun to solidify your technique and understanding of tango concepts (e.g. piernazos, planeos, soltadas, volcadas, etc.).

Advanced

You are teaching tango and/or you are an advanced student ready for the max. You probably find that dancing socially, improvising, and navigating the floor is a piece of cake. You have begun to master technique and understanding of most tango concepts. You may or may not have a partner, but please realize that many dancers at this level already have a partner and will likely not want to rotate.
NOTE: Seminar classes are rated by level and material presented will be determined by the maestros.