It’s time to say goodbye to all those danceless milonga nights!

Women leading tango

a comprehensive training for women who want to lead with confidence anywhere in the world

Feb 1-Mar 15, 2022

Portland, OR



 

 Are you tired of being overlooked at the milonga and sitting out most of the night?

And you’ve considered learning to lead but you…

  • don’t know where to begin

  • tried some group classes but it’s too intimidating and complicated

  • understand the basics but don’t feel confident enough to lead at the milonga

  • feel frustrated because you don’t have anyone to practice with

You might also think that…

  • It’s too complicated

  • It’s very difficult to learn

  • You’re not advanced enough as a follower yet

  • It takes a long time

  • You’re not smart enough to figure it out

That’s exactly how I felt when I first decided to start leading. Without a clear path to learning how to lead as a woman, it took me years and thousands of dollars to develop the basic skills and confidence necessary to lead well on the social dance floor. The fragmented, piecemeal learning process that had me jumping from one teacher to the next frustrated me to no end and drove me to tears.

When I finally learned to lead well enough to have a good time at the milonga I thought “gosh this is so simple, why did it take so long? This could be done so much more efficiently.”

“If only there was a holistic approach to learning to lead specifically for women. An approach where, from the very start, you not only learn leader movements, but you also practice the mindset and musicality that goes along with being a good tango leader on the social dance floor...”

There was nothing like what I was imagining, so I decided to create it…

Introducing a revolutionary tango program specifically designed for women who want to learn the tools that will empower them to lead as dancers anywhere in the world.

Women Leading Tango is an immersion course designed to take you from zero to leading on the social dance floor in 6 weeks. 

This curated learning experience combines in-person sessions and online resources to develop the 3 essential skills for being a good social tango leader: 

Movement, Mindset, & Musicality

Registration is now open for the upcoming course

FEB 1-MAR 15, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
$833

By the end of this course:

  • You will have basic leading skills that will allow you to comfortably (and confidently) move in the line of dance, navigate around corners, and adapt to crowded spaces

  • You will feel empowered and comfortable asking other women to dance at a social event

  • You will know the difference between major tango orchestras, which ones you like, and how to express them in your dance

But most importantly, you will have friends with whom you can practice and meet up to dance socially. No more of that “sitting around all night waiting for a dance!”

You will be a part of a thriving, growing community of women leading tango around the world! So wherever you travel you will have the opportunity to connect and dance with other women.

Sign me up!

Your 6-week immersion experience includes:

  • Weekly 1x1 sessions with me

    Learn the right way right away! Sessions are modified to fit your learning style. Access videos of your sessions for continued learning.

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  • Weekly private group practice with other women

    Practice your new moves with other fellow women in a safe, non-judgemental space.

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  • Access to a private online community

    Expand your circle of friends, find support, and get your questions answered in this online community of women around the world.

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  • Curated music playlists

    Best known tango songs at your fingertips! Learn to recognize the major tango orchestras and develop your musical taste and dance style.

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  • Online musicality training

    Get up close and personal with your favorite tango songs in this self-paced musicality training that will give you the tools to express the music through your dance.

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Are you ready to take the plunge?

To ensure the highest level of quality this program is open to only 10 women!

Register before January 10, 2021 and receive an extra month of membership to the Chicas del Tango Práctica!

What People Are Saying

 

“I’ve taken workshops, technique and a privates with Yelizaveta. Enthusiastic, supportive, and with great attention to the alignment details to become a great dancer. She is the best resource I have found to not just learn about tango, but to work through the steps to transform your body to really dance tango. She provides no shortcuts because there are none. Instead she is the real deal, a magnificent dancer with the musicality and refined body awareness to ensure that the time you are able to put in is most effectively directed towards a great experience for yourself and your partner.”

— EUGENE LEWINS, PORTLAND, OR

“Yelizaveta creates an environment of learning that invokes the Spirit of tango as experienced through the imagination and the senses. Participants are engaged not just as students, but as co-creators and fellow artists of the dance. What I learned about the essence of tango while working with Yelizaveta has made me a better dancer in tango and in life!”

— KATIE ROEDA, PORTLAND, OR

“I highly recommend Yelizaveta’s classes. The movements as well as the explanations, visualization and understanding of how each movement connects to tango movements has been invaluable. I can definitely feel the difference in my body and even though I have a lot to work on, I now have the tools and basic understanding of how my body should engage and move. I believe that any level tanguero(a) can benefit from this instruction. ”

— STEPHANNI JONES, LOS ANGELES, CA

FAQ

 

Do I need a partner?

No! It’s actually better that you don’t have a partner because you will get a chance to practice with many other women.

What if I don’t have any experience leading?

No prior leading experience is required. This program is specifically designed for people with little or no leading experience. You will learn all the necessary basic navigation skills within the first couple of weeks.

What if I can’t do it in January?

Send me a message and I will put you down on a waiting list for the next immersion later in the year. You can contact me at connect@imsotango.com.

 

When and where are the sessions?

1x1 sessions will be scheduled with me based on your availability and we will meet at my home studio in Mar Vista. Chicas del Tango Práctica meets on Tuesdays 7-9pm at my home studio in Mar Vista.

What if I can’t make all the group sessions?

The immersion course gives you a month-long access to the group practice sessions. You can pick and choose which ones work with your schedule. If you think you will miss more than 4 group sessions, I would suggest waiting to take the course at a later time. You can message me at connect@imsotango.com and I will put you on the waiting list.

What if I can’t pay all at once?

There is a payment plan available. You can choose to pay $433 at the time of registration and the other $400 will be charged automatically 14 days later.

 

Still have questions? Reach out to me!