Zina Argentine Tango Social Club

Our Tango Classes are held in English ( Мы говорим по-русски )

Dance, exercises and clear explanation of the perfect technique, rhythm, and musicality of Argentine Tango. Taking the best from all styles: Nuevo - amplitude, freedom, rhythm; Milonguero - sensitivity, trans, compactness; Salon - precision, body, pose;

Igor Polk is a master of rare traditional styles: Orillero, Canyengue and Apilado.

Tango in Open and Close Embrace, Social and Advanced dancing. Concepts: Lead and Dance with the Body; "Active woman"; Tango Rhythm and Musicality; Improvisation and Creativity; Systematic Approach; Innovation; Feelings and Amplitude, Sensitivity and Energy.

Schedule | Igor Polk tango video | Video of class material | Photo album of our club

Monday, Samovar,
1077 Independence Ave., Mountain View,
Classes
Level 1:  7:30 - 8:30 $10 - New to tango? Come here !
Level 2:  8:30 - 9:30 $10
Practica 9:30 - 12:00 $5

Thursday, "Fantasy Dance Studio"
2584 Leghorn Street Unit B, Mountain View
Class 8:00 - 9:00 $10 "Tango Secrets".
This lesson is designed for people who dance already.
Practica 9:00 - 12:00 $5

1 min from 101. Exit San Antonio, pass Charleston, turn left to Leghorn, the studio is a small building right on the left. Drive into parking yard. Or exit Rengstorff. Turn right to Leghorn, and go almost to San Antonio. The studio is on the right. ( Samovar is at the corner with Leghorn. The Fantasy is in the next block between San Antonio and Independence ). It is very close to Palo Alto.

Wednesday, Palo Alto JCC,
Building A, Yoga and Dance studio, second floor,
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Workshop 8:00 - 10:00 $15

Flyer of the JCC Location

Sponsored by Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto,
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
www.paloaltojcc.org , info@paloaltojcc.org | Google map

"Can you tell me about Zina Tango Club?  I am looking for a class to attend tomorrow night." - Zina Tango Club is people who are assembled around Zina Vladimirsky and me, Igor Polk to study tango. Zina passed away about a year ago, so we named our group “Zina Tango Club”. I am a primary teacher and we invite other teachers sometimes. Like tomorrow we have a workshop at 8:30 with dancers from Buenos Aires. My philosophy in tango is to dance well, free and innovative. I do convey traditional tango in open and close embrace with all the elements some people think belong to tango nuevo only: ganchos, boleos, and so on...
"What style of tango do you teach?" - I teach the essence of tango of all styles. I do point out if something belongs to a certain style: Salon, Orillero, Canyengue, Apilado, Milonguero, Nuevo. I especially welcomes dancers who want to learn tango in all its complexity and beauty, not bound to any restrictions. Just a note: me, Igor Polk, is the only one dancer in San Francisco Bay Area who knows all these styles.
"Should I start learning tango in open or in close embrace?"
"How long it will take me to learn tango ?" - Here you will find answers to other questions.. Also see the links above ^
"Why you do not publish the topics of your lessons?" - I do think over the topics of classes, only I do it in the day of the class based on my most recent observation and dance experience with students. I do address their immediate needs to progress them as soon and as effectively as possible to the heights of tango. I can variate or even change the topic depending of the students who come. The topic addresses the average regular students and challenges them, but I do take consideration of more advanced dancers as well as the less advanced. "Igor has the wonderful ability to tailor the class on the needs of those present. This flexibility allows for a better learning and challenging place for the students" - Tango Magdalena.
Igor. More tango articles..

Our members:
Yair Barniv - a dancer, diver, musician and runner;

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