Intermediate tango classes with Elly Fernandez in Berkeley (three dates)

La Bruja Tango

Elly is back in town, bringing her fresh energy and inclusive, caring approach.  Dive in to tango with us!  Queer-friendly class.

Berkeley City Club

Elly Fernandez teaches tango in Berkeley, Wednesdays, Oct. 15th, 22nd, and 29th! Elly is a full-time, touring tango teacher who brings to the class her love of community-building and creativity in the dance. Join us for the beginner class, intermediate class, or both! These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.No partner necessary. The teacher encourages students to switch partners throughout the class.6:45-7:00 pm: check-in7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango8:00-8:30 pm practica (intermediates may arrive at 8:00 to practice)8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango9:30-10:00 pm practicaThe practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!$65.87 general admission (three classes)$49.87 student with ID (three classes)In order to join the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing tango regularly for three months (12 dance classes). Intermediates are also welcome to sign up for the beginner class.From Elly: Oct 15th &amp; 22nd classes are technical foundations for tango movements. Come to these two weeks if your focus is on learning how to make the building blocks of movement and express a musical variety. Oct 29th classes are playful team-based challenges in the line of dance. Come to this week for the fun, the camaraderie, and to challenge your navigation skills!OCTOBER 15 Beginner class: multiple entrances in the parallel system cross Intermediate class will focus on a variety of musical expressions with these movements.OCTOBER 22 Beginner class: multiple exits from the parallel system cross Intermediate class will focus on a variety of musical expressions with these movements.OCTOBER 29 Beginner class: Tango Games - introductory challenge (great for beginners, fun for all!) Intermediate class: Tango Games - more challenging (required: general understanding and competency dancing common movements such as turns, crosses, parallel and cross system, ochos)Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja holds tango classes at the Berkeley City Club almost every Wednesday.