All works will be held in the large dance studio at Elements Collective Venue (ECV) on 17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. The studio is equipped with mirrors, air-conditioning and professional speakers system, it has access to water and bathrooms. The workshops will be capped to 50 people (25 couples) and need to be booked in pairs (leader/follower) to guarantee everyone can have space to learn. Please arrive at least 15 min in advance to all workshops. Tickets to workshops will NOT be sold at the door.
In order of time:
Rina & Nadim (Australia)
Every year since Moonlight Tango started, Rina & Nadim have been supporting our mission and contributing to the success of this international festival. We look forward to welcome them again to teach and perform. Can't wait to learn from you!
Cost
These two 1.5h tango workshops (total 3 hours) are sold as a package until tickets are available for a price of $120.00
Tuesday 14/09/2026 from 20:30 to 22:00
Creating exciting dynamic changes when dancing to various orchestras
We will be working on techniques that allow us to have range in our dance to be more musical. We will be working on techniques that allow us to express a range of dynamics so we have a toolbox to bring out all of the different elements of the music that we love so much!
Wednesday 04/09/2024 from 20:30 to 22:00
Circular and Linear Sacada Combinations for Leaders and Followers
Revising good technique for walking will help us with the timing and the cadence of sacadas. From there we will delve deeper into interesting sadaca combinations for both leader and followers.
Sabrina Masso & Federico Naveira (Argentina)
Sabrina and Federico started dancing together in 2011, and have since become a sought-after couple. They've performed at festivals, milongas, and theaters, and have taught workshops in Argentina and abroad. Their chemistry on and off the dance floor is undeniable ⁵ ⁶.
With their combined experience and passion, Sabrina Masso and Federico Naveira continue to inspire tango dancers worldwide
Cost
These six 1.5h tango workshops (total 9 hours) are sold as a package until tickets are available for a price of $375.
- Thursday 17/09/2024 from 16:00 to 20:00
- Friday 18/09/2024 from 10:00 to 14:00
Topics of workshops:
1 Technique and fundamentals:
The foundation and roots of tango in order to have a dance with quality, elegance and solidity, understanding the why and wherefore of each movement
2 Turns:
Simple turns, complex turns, where the impulse to turn comes from, balance and comfort in the embrace. The importance of each role in the turn
3 Sacadas and Boleos :
Precision and quality. How to manage the energy I apply in these movements
4 NATURALNESS, FLUDITY and QUALITY IN DANCE
How and when be soft, or strong in the embrace. How to manage energy. Different examples for both roles.
This is a topic where the focus is more on how we do things, and examples of different movements can be used.