Jango is a unique fusion of Modern-Jive with Argentinean Tango.
It allows you to dance intricate footwork patterns as well as
turns, twists, and arm styling. You will recognise many movements
from modern-jive, but with a big difference: there is a very clear
lead and follow of the footwork through out, which creates a strong
connection and a smooth and elegant style. You will also recognise
many tango steps and moves, but in a more open and relaxed style,
using a more malleable embrace that can shift into turns, pretzels
and baskets!
There are some important foundation moves that
allow you to mix modern jive moves with tango moves easily, which
you can see in this short video. You can learn all of these at
one of the Foundation workshops or courses..
Amir has danced Tango for
the Princess Royal, performed with Nicole Cutler (of Strictly
Come Dancing Fame), with London Swing Dance Society and
for the Royal Opera. He is a graduate of the Rambert School
of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, and has studied Tango
around the world and in Buenos Aires. He has been invited
to teach and perform Jango for almost every major modern
jive organisation in the UK, holding workshops for Ceroc,
Blitz, Rebel Yell, Jive Addiction and many more.
Kate and Will have won and placed in most
of the major UK competitions in both modern jive freestyle
and showcase categories. They are often invited to perform
and teach around the country. They combine elements of tango,
ballet and latin dance into a rich and unique modern-jive
style.
Catriona and Hayley often assist Amir
in workshops and classes. Hayley has performed professionally
with the Hammeretts, is a former UK Modern Jive champion,
and has performed with Amir all around the country. Catriona
is a former World Pro-Am champion, teaches and performs
with Amir, and runs West Coast Swing classes and workshops
around the UK. Check out www.westcoastswing.co.uk
for more info!
