Summer Tango Technique Workshops

Big Room, 2:15 - 3:30p

Christy will guide participants through three foundational elements of Argentine Tango: Forward Ochos (including Ocho Cortado), Back Ochos (Deep Back Crosses), and the Follower’s Cross. These core movements are essential for understanding the follower’s role in this improvisational dance.

Participants can work at their own level—whether learning a Forward Ocho for the first time or refining it with advanced styling and embellishments. There will also be an opportunity to record practice exercises for use at home.

Big Room, 3:45 - 5:00p

Christy will guide participants through two foundational elements of Argentine Tango: Molinetes and Boleos. These core movements are essential for understanding the follower’s role in this improvisational dance. Participants can work at their own level—whether learning a Boleo for the first time or refining it with advanced styling.

Completion of Follower’s Technique I is strongly recommended before attending Technique II, unless you are an advanced dancer. Mastering the four elements covered in these workshops will prepare you to walk with a partner and confidently respond to invitations involving any of the five foundational elements of tango.

Participants will also have the chance to record practice exercises for use at home.

Christy Cote is one of the most respected teachers of Argentine Tango in the U.S. today with 29 years of experience. Her popular Boot Camps have introduced hundreds of new Tangueros to the dance over the years. Her teaching method has been published by DanceVision and is accompanied by a series of instructional videos. Christy is a founding member to Tango Con*Fusión the all female Tango performance group. Her annual tours to Buenos Aires where she teaches at the International Tango Congress (CITA) have guided many dancers to the mecca of Argentine tango for the past 25 years. Christy is based in San Francisco where she teaches at the La Pista Tango School and offers special workshops at other Bay Area venues, around the U.S. and in Buenos Aires.

Small Room, 3:45 - 5:00p

Leader’s Technique – Walk, Ochos, Giros & Boleos

A foundational technique class for leaders to refine the core elements of Argentine tango. We’ll focus on posture, intentional walking, and the mechanics of leading ochos, giros, and boleos with clarity, balance, and precision. Through detailed exercises and partner work, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead with confidence, connection, and flow—building a solid base for expressive and elegant dancing.

Karn, founder of Feeling Flow, began dancing at age 7, inspired by Michael Jackson’s Dangerous, and later trained in over a dozen forms including Salsa, Bachata, and Argentine tango. Since 2015, his tango journey has been shaped by masters like Pablo Verón and Richard Powers. A seasoned teacher and performer, Karn weaves meditation into his work, fostering authenticity and presence. Through Feeling Flow, he is growing a vibrant community of dancers and artists—hosting a thriving live music scene, alumni workshops for MIT-CNC and Stanford, and the Bay Area Maestros series uniting the region’s most experienced tango teachers.