Buenos Aires
TANGOLAB
#1
Try to Play Tango (3hrs)
This workshop offers students the unique opportunity to play alongside professional tango musicians.
It’s a special chance to become familiar with the genre and to perform as part of a large tango orchestra. We provide scores of our own arrangements of classic tangos, along with instructional videos, so that teachers and students can prepare in advance.
We offer scores at different levels of difficulty and adapt the arrangements for instruments that are not typically found in tango music.
The workshop can be conducted in Spanish, English, Italian, or Danish.
#2
Try to Dance Tango (1,5hr)
TRY TO DANCE TANGO is a festive and engaging workshop where students can have fun while being challenged by this sophisticated dance. They will learn the basic concepts and steps and share an exciting group experience.
The workshop focuses on developing body language and exploring different ways of communicating through dance.
This workshop can be conducted in Spanish, English, Italian, or Danish.
#3
Argentina Today (1,5hrs)
In the workshop ARGENTINA TODAY, the entire orchestra takes part in the presentation, giving students insight into Argentine society and key historical periods from a young person’s perspective. The goal is to spark their curiosity about a foreign culture and to offer a different image of Argentina than the one found in textbooks.
This workshop is conducted in Spanish and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
All necessary materials will be provided to help students prepare in advance.
#4
The History of Tango (1,5hrs)
THE HISTORY OF TANGO offers insight into a captivating world of music, dance, and poetry that your students are likely not very familiar with. We make the topic relevant by drawing comparisons with contemporary pop and rock culture, helping students understand how art, history, and culture are interconnected.
This workshop is conducted in Spanish or English and is intended for advanced Spanish students or music students.
All necessary materials will be provided to help students prepare in advance.
#5
The Poetry of Tango (1,5hrs)
THE POETRY OF TANGO offers insight into the dramatic poetry and culture of tango—an art form your students are likely not familiar with. We make the topic relevant by drawing comparisons with contemporary pop and rock lyrics, helping students understand how art, history, and culture are interconnected.
This workshop is conducted in Spanish and is intended for advanced students.
All necessary materials will be provided to help students prepare in advance.