Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio was established in 1995 and is the leading Argentine Tango school in Toronto.
We are the only professional dance studio that offers a fully progressive Argentine Tango program in the city consisting of eight levels, from complete beginner to advanced. Our classes are truly unique.

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Elizabeth Sadowska, who began dancing at very young age, is the founder of Rhythm & Motion. She is fully certfied by the CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) and has over 30 years of dancing experience.

She specializes in Argentine Tango, organizes many tango events as well as workshops with AnnualΒ  Toronto Tango FestivalΒ  which takes place the second weekend of June and the biggest tango event in Toronto. For more info please visit (www.torontotangofestival.com)

Schedule of Argentine Tango group classes

New session of group classes start every six weeks. For session start dates, click here.
Your registration includes one group class in the specified level as well as a free practice per week.
We recommend two hours of practice for each group class taken.
Our tango classes are organized into 8 Levels. At the end of each level we recommend at least one private lesson to correct any bad habits that might have developed and address any difficulties with the material covered.

Tango Level 1:Thursdays7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tango Level 2:Thursdays8:30pm - 9:30pm
Tango Level 3:Mondays7pm - 8pm
Tango Level 4:Mondays8pm - 9pm
Tango Level 5:Mondays9pm - 10pm
Tango Level 6:Wednesdays7pm - 8pm
Tango Level 7:Wednesdays8pm - 9pm
Tango Level 8:Wednesdays9pm - 10pm
Tango Practice for beginners:Thursdays9:30pm - 10:15pm
Tango Practice for all levels:Saturdays4pm - 6pm


Program Details & Description



Tango Level 1 – Tango Fundamentals
Length: 6 weeks
Prerequisite: none

Tango Level 2 – Tango Fundamentals
Length: 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 1
  • Please note:
    Levels 1 and 2 each take 6 weeks to complete.
    It is strongly recommended and others have found it very useful to repeat levels 1 & 2 due to the difficulty of the dance and the amount of information presented in each level.
    Students repeating a level immediately after taking it, can do so at a discounted price.
    Merely completing a level does not automatically promote one to the next level. Being competent in the material covered is essential.

Tango Level 3 – Basic Giros (Turns)
Length: 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 2

Tango Level 4
Length: 24 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 3
  • 4A – Close Embrace (6 weeks)
  • 4B – Close Embrace / Navigation / Etiquette (6 weeks)
  • 4C – Musicality (6 weeks)
  • 4D – Milonga (6 weeks)
  • Please note:
    Level 4 takes 24 weeks in total to complete (4 sessions of 6 weeks).
    Each 6 week session will be dedicated to one of the above elements of tango.
    We alternate between parts A,B,C,D every 6 weeks. These four parts may be taken in any order. One does not have to start with Part A. All four parts must be completed before moving to Level 5 without exception.
    Once one has completed all four parts you can repeat the same level for half price. *
    Please be honest with yourself. If you are struggling with any of the material it is best to repeat the level or book a private lesson to work on the problem areas.

Tango Level 5
Length: 24 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 4, All parts: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D
  • 5A – Advanced Giros (6 weeks)
  • 5B – Basic Vals (6 weeks)
  • 5C – Advanced Musicality (6 weeks)
  • 5D – Advanced Milonga (6 weeks)

Tango Level 6
Length: 30 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 5, All parts: 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D
  • 6A – Basic Sacadas (6 weeks)
  • 6B – Ganchos (6 weeks)
  • 6C – Basic Barridas (6 weeks)
  • 6D – Basic boleos (6 weeks)
  • 6E – Changes of Direction (6 weeks)

Tango Level 7
Length: 24 weeks
Prerequisite: Tango Level 6, All parts: 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E
  • 7A – Advanced Sacadas (6 weeks)
  • 7B – Volcadas and Colgadas (6 weeks)
  • 7C – Vals: Advanced (6 weeks)
  • 7D – Analysis of Boleos (6 weeks)

Tango Level 8 - Advanced Level
Length: Ongoing, 6 week sessions
Prerequisites:
- Tango Level 7, All parts: 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D
- Three years of tango experience
- By permission from Elizabeth
- Partner required