Argentine Tango with Metin Yazir with San Francisco A superb teacher, Metin can simplify even the most complicated and involved steps. He teaches concepts that advanced dancers need, but even a beginner can use immediately. Originally from Turkey, Metin has studied primarily with Gustavo Naveira in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He teaches extensively in Europe and the U.S., combining both the traditional and the new elements of Argentine Tango.
Saturday March 31 1-3 pm Theory and Foundations of Argentine Tango: Review of the fundamental concepts of placement, axis, lead and follow. This class will be very important for the rest of the series. (All Levels) Saturday March 31 3-5 pm Walks, Turns, and Balance: Walking, balance and turns are the building blocks of tango: learn how to build more and more complex steps using these fundamental moves and the interaction betweeen the partners. (Beg/Int.) Sunday April 1 1-3 pm Milonga: the happy face of tango, a dance that falls under the umbrella of Argentine Tango and yet has a unique feeling and movement. Learn the music, and the interpretation of it danced on the social dance floor. (Intermediate) Sunday April 1 3-5 pm Tango: Sacadas for Leaders & Followers: moves which makes tango unique: displacements, changes of center through the legs (Int./Adv.) Two-Hour Workshops with Celebrity Instructors $36 in advance $40 day of workshop $29 full-time students with current ID Take all 4 workshops to receive $20 discount! Metronome Ballroom 1830 17th Street @ DeHaro Potrero Hill San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 252-9000 x109 (415)252-1559 fax www.metronomeballroom.com
