Vals & Milonga Made Easy:

If you’re a tango dancer looking to dance Vals and Milonga confidently while keeping a great connection with your partners, 

then you already know that it's not about dancing tango fast...

You've probably already tried to find inspiring Vals or Milonga classes that would give you clarity on these rhythms...

You've probably already found some movements that work well for these dances, that you know you can always fall back on... 

You probably care about keeping a great connection and communication with your partners, even on these rhythms...

By the end of this program,

you will have…

• Specifically adapted your tango technique to the Vals and Milonga rhythms 

  So you can relax and improvise without thinking, instead of trying to dance tango fast.

• Discovered how to adapt your favorite tango steps to vals 

  So they’re more circular and fluid, and help you be in the flow of the music.

• Learned how to transition in-between movements in the vals and milonga rhythms

  And how to architecture your social dancing, even when you don’t have much space

• Practiced Vals and milonga-specific movements that simplify your dancing 

  and help you feel comfortable on both rhythms

• Added fun traspies, full stops and decorations to your milonga 

  so you can surprise and delight your partners

• Developed your Vals and Milonga musicality

  understanding what movements to do when, and how to create a contrast with your tango dancing

• Practiced Vals and milonga technique at home with easy individual exercises

  so you can have great balance and flexibility when the music goes fast (added bonus: this will improve your tango as well ;))

Now, I no longer feel rushed or repetitive dancing milonga, and I approach Vals tandas with newfound confidence. The logical progression of the VMME syllabus has transformed my dancing experience, providing a solid foundation for continuous improvement.

I now approach each dance with confidence, focusing on musicality and connection. 

ARNOLD CALDERON

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What’s Inside the Vals & Milonga Made Easy Online Course 

Module 1

Adapting your tango technique to Vals music

Have you ever felt that you couldn't couldn’t truly be in the flow of the music when dancing Vals? Do you sometimes lose your balance in the vals tandas? 

In this module, we show you how to adapt your tango technique to Vals music. The truth is, tango and vals are two completely different types of dancing! 

You will learn how to adapt your physicality to Vals, so that you are more grounded and fluid when you dance… all while keeping a comfortable embrace that your partners will love.

You’ll also learn exactly what types of movements work with Vals, and why (and why some others don’t…). You’ll discover fundamental elements of Vals musicality, so you can create contrasts in your dancing… and create a tango vals that feels both fluid and relaxed. 

Module Highlights:

• The 6 differences between tango and Vals: Understand the main musical differences, so you know how to adapt you tango to Vals. This will give you clear guidelines to follow every time you step on a Vals dancefloor.

• 5 elements of vals musicality: our 5 best tips to help you architecture your dancing on Vals. This will help you be in the flow of the music, while also keeping a dance that feels grounded and relaxed, and adding moments of originality.

• Steps to avoid on Vals: we’ll share why some movements don’t work on Vals music (hint: this is for both leaders and followers). So that when you are improvising, you aren’t thinking in your head, but instead keep the fluidity of your dancing.

Module 2

Adapting your Tango Steps to Vals music

In module 2, we’ll show you how to adapt common (and not so common) tango steps to vals music.

Why? Because some of the tango steps that work well with Vals (think Tango turns, Americana, sacadas…) do need to be tweaked a bit in order to go with the flow of Vals  music.

Together, we’ll look at beautiful circular steps, such as sacadas, the giro with lapiz (tango turn), different ways to use the Americana… we’ll break them down, so you know how to dance them easily, whether you are a follower or a leader… and we show you how to adapt them to the fluidity of Vals music.

We will also help you with fun ways to express the double time with easy movements, so you’re at ease when you’re dancing with the music. 

After this module, you’ll be confident dancing Vals with movements you know, so that it’s easy for you to be on the dancefloor and be with the music.

Module Highlights:

• Master the circular movements, and use them differently, depending on the music. We will help you play with the half-turns, adapting them for when the music is soft and fluid, or a bit more rhythmical.

• Feel confident with the giros (full-turns). Here again, you’ll play with the dynamics of the music: you’ll either make your turns rhythmic, or melodic and soft.

• We’ll go even further with more sophisticated giros (giros with sacadas and contragiros…). Fear not, we’ll break down the steps for you and show you how to adapt them to the music.

• Discover 3 ways to express the double time, using common movements you know… these will help you surprise your partner, be more expressive, and add contrast in your dancing.

Module 3

Transitioning to social dancing and adding sophistication to your dancing with vals-specific movements

Explore how to adapt your vals to social dancing, feel at ease when the milonga is busy but keep the flow of vals and architecture your dancing easily.

Also, learn the more sophisticated vals movements that will help you flow with the music; such as the cambio de frente, the cadenas. Add contrast by adding an elastic embrace to movements you know.

Module Highlights:

• Simplify how to dance Vals in a crowded milonga (with transition in-between movements, and easy movements “on the spot”) so you can keep the flow of the dance

• Discover how to add “cambios de frente” to your vals so that you have smooth ways to mix the circularity of the Vals melody, with the linearity of a walk

• Learn how to add more flow to your dancing with different cadenas, depending on your level and on the space around you.

• Add contrast and playfulness to your Vals dancing by playing with the elastic embrace to change the shape of your circular movements from your embrace.

Module 4

Adapt your Tango Technique to Milonga

If you feel intimidated by the Milonga rhythm, this module will blow your mind.

We’ll show you why Milonga is NOT tango danced fast – a common milonga mistake – and show you how to adapt your tango technique to the milonga rhythms.

We’ll set you up for feeling confident on the milonga dancefloor by giving you clear guidelines to follow: technique-wise, we’ll show you how to use the correct milonga embrace, and how to transfer your weight so you can go fast while feeling relaxed at the same time.

Music-wise, we’ll share our best tips to help feel that the milonga music is actually on your side, lifting you, instead of feeling always late.

We’ll show you how to add moments of breathing in the dance, so you can dance fast while staying happily connected to your partner!

Module Highlights:

• Get clarify on the 6 main differences between Tango and Milonga, so you understand what is different from a music standpoint, and how it influences you as a dancer.

• Discover where the milonga rhythms come from, and what the main musical elements to listen to are, so you know how to express them in your dancing.

• Identify common milonga mistakes (if you do them, don’t worry, we’ve been there too) and how to avoid them so you can pick up the pace without losing the connection.

• Learn special musicality tips, including the difference between milonga Lisa and milonga traspe, to start architecturing your dancing, adding elements of surprises so you can play with your partner while using simple steps.

Module 5

Use the fundamental milonga movements

This is the moment we get you dancing on fast-paced rhythm easily!

In this module, we detail and break down all the fundamental milonga steps, and show you how to use them in the dance.

Milonga has a specific vocabulary, with specific steps that you truly want to know in order to play more with the music.

The great news is that those steps are relatively simple: you just need to get clear explanations on how to lead and follow them. Then, once they are part of your vocabulary, they’re there to stay!

They’re the building blocks on which you add the playfulness, changes of dynamics and elements of surprises that we teach you in the next module!

Module Highlights:

• Discover and practice the basic milonga steps; they’re the building blocks of your milonga dancing, and we show you how to use them while changing directions or contrast, so you can improvise without thinking.

• Get clarify on how to lead and follow the traspie, and discover how to add it to the fundamental milonga steps to add cheekiness to your dancing.

• Learn how to bring your personality into your milonga by adding a “cadencia”, a little “attitude movement” that is yours and yours only (we each have our own cadencia)

Module 6

Play with dynamics and add elements of surprises in milonga

If you’ve ever wanted to bring a smile to your partner’s face, then this module in for you! 

See, the cheekiness of milonga is all about adding elements of surprises and playing with the change of dynamics in your dancing!

We’ll  show you how to play by isolating your partner’s movements, adding little decorations (hint: they have nothing in common with tango decorations!) and delight your partners with changes of dynamics (if you’ve ever wondered how to prepare for an acceleration or how to do a turn on the milonga rhythm, this module is for you!)

How goal is not only that you improvise without thinking, but that we get to see more of your personality on the dancefloor.

Module Highlights:

• Learn how to add playfulness to your milonga even dancing “on the spot”, with the cadencia cruzada, fun walking elements and isolations (i.e. when one of the partner stays still while the other dancers… this makes for such fun musical moments!)

• Discover how to changes of dynamics in the milonga (yes, the milonga rhythm slows down sometimes), including how to accelerate to express the fast-paced moments of the music.

• Bring circular movements to your milonga, so you can also express the melody, while staying in the flow of the staccato and sharp rhythm.

• Add decorations to your milonga (you’ll be surprised by what they are!), whether you are a follower and for the leader. If you’ve ever wanted to easily express the little notes in between the musical phrase, this is for you!

Bonus Musicality Module: 

Song Analysis (what to do when) For Vals & Milonga

Enhance your creative expression with our Bonus Musicality Module. Designed to develop your ear and boost your confidence, this module dives deep into the heart of vals and milonga music, offering you inspiration and practical tips for every beat. This module isn't about learning steps; it's about feeling the Vals & Milonga music, being in sync with the rhyhtm and expressing your unique style with confidence and creativity. 

Module Highlights:

• Song Analysis for Vals: Understand the structure and nuances of vals music, unlocking the secrets to moving seamlessly with its rhythm.
• Song Analysis for Milonga: Discover the unique dynamics of milonga songs, learning how to express the music’s playful and rhythmic nature.
• Inspiration for What to Do When in the Music: Gain confidence with actionable insights on how to respond to musical cues, enhancing your connection to the music and your partner.
• Special Vals & Milonga Musicality Tips from 45 Years of Social Dancing: Benefit from our decades of experience with exclusive tips and techniques we use on the dancefloor ALL THE TIME.

"Anne and Pablo are inspiring, capable and very professional in every way, Plus, they provide real time Q & A and are accessible for discussion. I cannot think of any box they do not tick."

JOHN LITTLE