Tango Fundamentals Course
Is dancing on your bucket list? Taking the connection with your partner to another level? Meeting people while trying something new? Do it with Tango Argentino!
This course is specially designed to help you build a GOOD foundation for your tango journey. Paving the path for better flow and quality in your individual and partner skills for this dance.
Join if you're totally new to Tango Argentino or already have experience and understand how crucial it is to keep polishing to the max detail your fundamentals for greater ease, functionality and aesthetics in your dance.
Join with or without a dance partner and invite your friends.
You're welcome to choose the role(s) you want to learn and to learn both roles regardless of gender.
Bring a good attitude and an open mind to learn and co-create a good atmosphere for all.
🗓️ Crash course Fundamentals 1: March 21st (Friday) 19:00-21:00
🗓️ Crash course Fundamentals 2: March 22nd (Saturday) 17:30-19:30
📍Haydngasse 1, 1060 Wien
+ Open practice session: March 23rd 18:30-21:30 📍 Sechshauserstraße 38-36, 1150 Wien (Zentrum Exist)
This is a crash course designed to help you learn the Tango Argentino basis in a short time (one weekend instead of a month).
After completing the Fundamentals 1 and 2, you can continue learning at the successive modules on March 23rd.
FAQ
There's no need for special clothes. Wear what makes you feel comfortable.
You can come with any type of comfortable shoes.
Nevertheless, some shoes will support your movements better than others. Check out some recommendations on how to choose proper shoes for dancing tango here.
If you're looking to invest in tango shoes for greater comfort in your learning process, contact me to guide you on options that offer special prices for my students.
This course will help you recap and improve what you learned.
The fundamentals are the most important in tango argentino. A good walk, embrace, connection and musicality are skills that one continue improving even as an advanced dancer (and specially then).
From this deeper understanding, you'll always find something new when approaching "again" the fundamentals.
Also each group is different and I update my program regularly. Therefore some contents and the questions and topics that arise on each season vary.
Just your willingness to start your tango journey 🙂
You can register with or without a dance partner.
No need of previous experience with dance or movement.
Prices and payment options are in the registration link.
If your times aren't compatible with these options you still can learn tango.
Contact me for private or semiprivate lessons and we'll make a personalized plan for you.
Joining the Newsletter to stay updated on our future agenda is also a good choice.
Happy to meet you
Hi! I'm Jessica
My journey to connect with my body started with Tango Argentino.
I wasn’t looking for it back then, but after a while dancing I became aware of how disconnected I was from my body and how tango was opening that door for me.
Being a very rational person (academic overdose included: graduated from three BA, went through a MA program and half of another one… just to start the list), body and emotions were like two invisible islands for me.
My sociological eye helped me notice that tango was being transformative not only for myself but for other people I met in the community.
I became curious.
How’s that a dance can impact in such ways other aspects of life?
I wanted to know how the body-mind connections work and thought that Yoga could be a place to look for it. So I decided to enrol in a yoga teachers program.
I was lucky to learn in a school that understands yoga as much more than fancy poses and physical demand, and became certified as a Yoga Professor in Yoga Integral. Its approach allows to choose and adapt the many techniques that exist in yoga to what’s beneficial for the student. Regardless of their previous experience or physical condition.
These learnings gave me some of the clues I was looking for and many others I was totally unaware of.
It of course influenced my approach to tango as well.
This kept opening my curiosity and the doors to my inner journey, which led me to try other body-mind approaches like Bioenergetics, Body-Mind Centering®, Psychodrama, Authentic Movement, Expressive Body Arts, Contact Improvisation, among others.
From the many paths to body-mind integration I tried, I chose to follow a postgrad in Dance/Movement Therapy to deepen my journey.
This experience has been the most influential in my work during the last years, as the path of embodiment, conscious movement and movement analysis was more clarifying for my approach to dance than many tango technique classes I attended before. More supportive for my self-awareness, self-confidence and empowerment than traditional counseling. And definitely powerful to improve the way I relate to myself and others both in dance and daily life.
My interest in the connections between body, mind, emotions, identity and culture keeps driving what I do.
For me tango argentino is a philosophy of life.
A path to freedom, empowerment and personal transformation.
A door to a deeper connection with ourselves and others.
It’s culture and community.
Definitely way more than a mere collection of memorized steps to repeat.
When learning with me you can expect a mix of all this.
Traveling is my other big passion so it is also present in what I do.
In a more obvious way by designing and coordinating transformational retreats and cultural immersion experiences in Argentina and other Latin American countries.
And in the subtle ways by bringing parts of that culture to the classes and events I organize in any place I’m based at. Which at the moment means bringing what I love and miss from tango in Buenos Aires to Vienna ❤
Open Level/Improver Courses
Improve what you already know and progressively learn new movement vocabulary to grow in your dance.
We work in depth on the mechanics of movement, body awareness, communication, social dimension of the dance and the core elements of tango argentino to clean your technique and improve your skills.
The focus on body awareness and the connection between dance partners helps you find ease in movement and favour the improvisation which is the core of tango argentino.
The open level courses are for participants that have some previous experience in Tango Argentino and are committed to continuously improve their dance.
For some topics, further previous knowledge might be required. It's accordingly described on each case.
Contact me if in doubt of your case or book a private lesson to catch up on the knowledge needed.
Classes are in English, or bilingual English/Spanish according to the group’s needs. If you don’t feel comfortable with these languages we'll manage to help you with translation to German.
You're welcome with or without a dance partner and to learn the role(s) of your choice.
NEW PROGRAM STARTING ON MARCH 21-23.
Tango & Somatics Special Trainings
Most difficulties that appear when learning a figure, dancing with a new partner or to music you don't know, have little to do with the tango technique itself and more with body awareness and familiarity to the mechanics of movement.
Never heard of somatics?
It has all to do with that.
Knowing what (and how) to make the most subtle adjustments in your posture and ways of moving enhances your dance to the moon and back.
Even more when diving into pure improvisation.
How to handle the uncertainty that comes with it?
Trust and fear are sides of the same coin.
The same uncertainty that can trigger fears and insecurities on the dance floor, is the foundation of freedom and creativity.
When trusting your body, it's easier to access that side of the game and trust your dance.
The good news is that trust can be built.
It doesn't come out of the blue nor overnight.
Neither with ideas that only live in your mind.
Embodying them is the core of the thing.
To elevate your dance, build confidence, and express your unique style through tango, trusting your body is key.
And that's what somatics is about.
Same as you might trust more whom you know better, knowing your body is the first step.
Somatics isn't new content in my classes. Plenty of interesting questions on the mechanics of movement have arisen in our courses from this approach ❤️
Our Tango & Somatics Trainings come to deepen that work.
Join to improve your balance, stability, comfort in the embrace, ease of movement, and the aesthetics of your dance.
In this special training series I focus on empowering you to:
Enhance your body awareness.
Achieve a profound understanding of your body's movement and positioning to progressively master the dance with grace and confidence.
Improve balance and stability.
Say goodbye to wobbles and insecurity on the dance floor as you cultivate a grounded and non-constraining sense of control on every step.
Experience comfort in the embrace.
Gain tools to create a connection with your dance partner that's both tender and secure, making your dance more intimate and enjoyable for both of you.
Achieve effortless movement.
Advance in unlocking the fluidity and ease in your tango. Allowing your dance to be an expression of art and emotion, instead of plain technique.
Refine the aesthetics.
Discover how to add that touch of elegance and sophistication to your dance, so you can look as good as you feel.
🗓 Thursday 19:45 until Oct 10th
You can attend single sessions or the full program
📍 Kollergerngasse 4/8A, 1060 Wien (Dancers:Care)
Bring a pair of socks and if you have practice shoes (e.g. jazz sneakers/ballet flats kind of dance shoes) bring them too.
These trainings are for all levels. No previous experience needed.
Join solo or with friends/dance partner.
Come with comfortable clothes.
*There are Yoga classes before these trainings, on Thursdays at 18:30, that you can add to complement your body-mind work.
Milonga Itinerante
The gatherings to dance tango argentino are known as milongas.
Itinerante means this milonga takes place at varied locations (calendar below).
Get updates on your email via my Newsletter.
❤
"Tradition is not to worship the ashes but transmitting the fire"
My classes and events bridge tango argentino tradition with awareness of being in the XXI century.
Some codes have become obsolete. Others still make sense. We hold the space for a bridge between tradition and the evolution of tango in a truly inclusive atmosphere.
Also giving room to the music of this century (which is tangos, milongas and valses and not only electrotango as many people think).
Our motto is already known: Come as you are!
You're welcome solo, with friends or dance partner, beginner or experienced, dancing the role(s) you want, wearing what makes YOU feel good.
All combinations are welcome! Respect and consent are the basis.
Bring good vibes and an open mind to co-create a welcoming space for all.
Newcomers are welcome.
Don't be shy to join if it's your first milonga. I'm happy to guide you and help you feel at ease.
Entrance contribution: 10€ (Except special events, e.g. with guest artists).
Join the Newsletter and follow me on Instagram and Facebook to get all the news and updates in our agenda.
❤
CONFIRMED DATES:
⭕ Amerlinghaus monthly edition! (Stiftgasse 8, 1070)
It takes place the second Tuesday of the month in the Galerie (the room you see upstairs on the left when facing the inner patio). Next date: March 11th, 19:00
⭕ Save the dates! Live music from Argentina: April 29th and May 13th.
Details coming soon.
More dates are coming! Join the Newsletter to be the first to know.
The friendliest Práctica in town
A friends party to practice and play around with what you know and new ideas to create your own dance.
Prácticas were born as gatherings to practice tango in a more informal setting than traditional milongas, to ask for feedback and to socialize with other tango enthusiasts.
A space to try out the knowledge you've got or even to learn the basics from other attendants if you're new to tango.
What's our práctica about?
Quite simple:
We take the original purpose of tango prácticas and co-create an open and welcoming atmosphere, inviting a fresher and festive energy for every tango enthusiast to get together, meet new people, dance and have fun.
Practice makes the master! So we go a step further by inviting you to focus on a specific topic with guided exercises that you can take at the beginning of each session.
Practice whatever you're working on, be it individual, partner technique or creating your own moves with improvisation games.
Take the chance and learn from others. Judgement and criticism stay outside the door.
It's a práctica, not a milonga. Dance what you want and for as long as you like.
All levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome. No need to be shy if you're new to tango, beginners are truly welcome.
Expand your skills and gain confidence in your dance while having fun.
Get the chance to socialize and make new friends.
You're welcome to dance and practice whichever role(s) you like, including solo technique (there's two dance floors, in one we keep the social circulation/ronda and in the other you can practice on a fixed spot).
Most regular attendants dance both roles.
Consent and respect are the rules.
Come with an open mind to co-create a welcoming, friendly and respectful atmosphere for all.
Feel free to bring your own drinks or something to share in the common table.
It's possible to buy coffee and soft drinks from the studio.
Looking forward to welcoming you in our tango community!
❤
NEXT DATES:
Sunday March 23rd at 18:30 📍 Zentrum Exist (Sechshauserstraße 38-36, 1150 Wien)
Sunday March 30th, April 6th and 27th, and May 25th at 18:30 📍 Haydngasse 1, 1060 Wien
Join the Newsletter to get updates on the next prácticas, milongas and courses.
How can I help you?
Tango Argentino
&
Body-Mind integration
by Jessica Gerdel
contact@jessicagerdel.com
+43 681 10323630
(El sitio en español está en proceso de actualización. Mis disculpas)
Copyright © 2025 Jessica Gerdel | Privacy Policy | Designed with ❤ by Webs With Meaning
