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"I'd say we don't know what's possible for us in Tango until we study with Makela" Pete Farmer MD
Monday 7:00-9:00pm
Supervised Practica ($12)

8:30-10:00pm
Beginner Class ($17)

Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

Please park on free parking lot
There is half hour overlap. The first half hour of the beg class is practice of what has been learned the previous class and registration
Tuesday

1) 7-8 Ladies only Technque Class
2) 8-9 Followers and Leaders Technique Class.
One Class $15.
Two Classes on the same day $20 or $70 for 4 Tuesdays paid in adv.
Dance Studio No 1
12121 W Pico Blvd, Suite 2C
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(We are located on the second level. Stairway & elevator access available)
For technique class:
Women: bring both flat shoes (jazz or ballet sleepers or white socks) & heels 
Men: bring socks and tango shoes
Both: wear very comfortable clothes
Wednesday
NO DROP IN. Please see below
1) 7:30-8:30 pm TANGO 
2) 8:30-9:30 pm MILONGA
Semi-private classes - see info below
Dance Studio No 1
12121 W Pico Blvd, Suite 2C
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Thursday
NO DROP IN.
Please see below
1) 7-8 TANGO SP
2) 8-9 ADV MILONGA
Semi-private classes - see info below

Dance Studio No 1
12121 W Pico Blvd, Suite 2C
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Friday*** 7:30-9:00 All levels Tango Class $17 Dance Studio No 1
12121 W Pico Blvd, Suite 2C
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Save $$$: Pre-register for the Friday Class
Special Packages:

1) Pay $60 in advance for 4 classes (to be used in a period of 6 weeks)
Sorry, no make ups,no transfers and no refunds.

2) Pay $90 in advance for 4 classes (any) and 4 practicas (to be used in a period of 6 weeks)

Note for absolute beginners:

If you do not know how to dance tango at all, you should start with Monday class (no partner necessary) or Friday at 7:30 pm. You can start at any time. About shoes: women: please do not bring flip flops or any kind of sandals that have unsupported ankle. Make sure that you are very comfortable in the shoes you are wearing. For both men and women: make sure that the shoes you are wearing have leather, suede sole or any kind of sole that allows you to pivot and to slide on the floor.

Description of Classes

Mondays

SUPERVISED PRACTICA For Intermediate/Advanced dancers 7-9 pm. Great variety of traditional/alternative music and moods.
Testimonial:
"Your Practica has it all: great music, good floor, friendly and committed dancers, a warm "vibe"... even free parking!  I really enjoy and look forward to Mondays..." Michael


BEGINNER CLASS 8:30-10 pm. Work on the basics of traditional tango and milonga. Focus on lead and follow and on musicality $17(or $60 for 4 taken in 6 weeks) Notice that there is an overlap of half hour between the PRACTICA and the beginner class. This half hour is for registration, meet people, and practice what you learned in the previous class.

Location: ELECTRIC LODGE - 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291
www.electriclodge.org

Tuesdays

TECHNIQUE CLASSES
1) 7:00-8:00 pm:For Ladies only: work on balance - foot work - ornaments - stylization ($15 or $50 taken in 4 weeks)
2) 8:00-9:00 pm: FOR LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)
Two classes on the same day only $20 or the best deal $70 for 4 two technique classes taken in 6 weeks)

Makela created this technique class where elements from ballet, modern dance and yoga meet to train a great body to dance tango freely.

Location:

Dance Studio No 1
12121 W Pico Blvd. Los Angeles. 90066


Semiprivates on Tue-Wed-Th
NEXT SERIES June 2010/July Starting  on June 2nd (Wed) and June 3rd (Thursday)

Register Now:

1 or 2 series per person
TANGO
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm at Dance Studio No 1. (6 classes)

Thursdays  at
7:00-8:00 pm at Dance Studio No 1. (6 classes)

MILONGA I (beginner)
Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 pm at Dance Studio No 1. (6 classes)

MILONGA II (advanced)
  Thursdays 8:00-9:00 at Dance Studio No 1. (6 classes)
 

Price$180 per person for 6 classes paid in advance. No transfers, no refunds. Instructor approval required prior to the class. See make up policy below.

What is milonga? Click here to find out: MILONGA DANCE

THE SEMIPRIVATE CONCEPT
Limited number of participants will work with Makela closely in what they need to improve.


The semiprivate classes:

  • will help you to address the specific problems that you are having in social dancing.
  • will help you to learn things that you might never have heard before in group instruction.
  • Because of the limited number of participants and the number of classes, Makela can focus on BOTH leaders AND followers.
  • are affordable.
  • they are customized to the participants.
  • they are planned consistently to maximize your progress in a short period of time.

Sorry, no refunds, make ups or transfers.

If you don't have a partner but you are interested in participating let me know and I will try to find a partner for you. It is a good idea to meet the partner BEFORE the SP starts.

Make Up Policy: If there is availability, the SP COUPLE may make up only ONE class in another SP class of THE SAME SERIES/MONTH.
Notice: You need to be in agreement with your partner about those arrangements. 
No Transfers.

Private Coaching
If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($120 for one or two people for 50 minute class). Packages available at a discounted price. Private lessons are held in Santa Monica. Buy Private Lessons now:

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE

Contact: info@makelatango.com


TESTIMONIALS:

"...Jason and I have enjoyed taking your class and are appreciative of your gifts as an instructor.  I've taken dance with many different teachers over the years, and you are excellent at what you do because of your attention to detail; that prevents us from picking up bad habits as we learn the steps.  Jason and I have improved greatly over the 8 weeks we've been taking your class, so thank you!  I look forward to our tango class every week..."
-Jennifer, Holistic Psychologist, Los Angeles - 2008

If you would like to share a Testimonial pls email: info@makelatango.com. Thank you.