We are excited to host Lya Elcagu for a weekend intensive in June 2026. She is a generous and gifted teacher, and we look forward to having her share her knowledge with our community in three workshops.
To ensure the best experience for all participants:
- all classes will be role-balanced
- level designations (all-levels, intermediate, advanced) will be imposed
- class sizes will be limited
Please use this form to register for classes. You will receive payment info after you’ve registered.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Lya will be available for private lessons each day of her stay. To enquire about pricing and availability, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
PRICING
Each workshop
$35
2 workshops
$60
3 workshops
$85
Milonga La Capital, for those who have registered for workshops
$15
The Sunday Práctica, for those who have registered
FREE
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 12
Private lessons available. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
Saturday, June 13
Venue: 430 Churchill Avenue N.
| Morning and Afternoon | Private lessons available. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. |
| 6:15 PM | Doors Open for workshop participants |
| 6:30 – 7:45 PM | WS 1: The Trio of Expression Our “trio” is a rooted standing leg, a responsive core, and a free leg that interprets the music. This helps all dancers get from “connection” to “expression.” (All Levels) |
| 8:00 PM – Midnight | Milonga La Capital with DJ Alexis |
Sunday, June 14
Venue: 61 Main Street
| Morning | Private lessons available. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. |
| 2:30 – 3:45 PM | WS 2: Spirals and the Flow of Movement Access the power of spirals. In ochos, giros, and sacadas, discover how the spiral creates fluidity, precision, and effortless flow. (Intermediate) |
| 4:00 – 5:15 PM | WS 3: The Power of Suspension Stretch time, then release! With familiar structures like ocho cortado and medio giro, learn how to suspend and accelerate movement to unlock new layers of musicality. (Intermediate – Advanced) |
| 5:15 – 7:15 PM | The Sunday Práctica |
Monday, June 15
Private lessons available. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
BIO
Based in Buenos Aires, Lya Elcagu is an internationally active Argentine Tango dancer, teacher, and somatic movement educator known for her clear methodology, musical teaching, and embodied approach to technique.
She worked as a professional instructor at the prestigious DNI Tango School and developed her artistic and pedagogical voice through years of study and collaboration with internationally recognized tango maestros and artists in Buenos Aires and abroad.
Since 2018, Lya has taught and performed across Europe and North America, offering tango classes, technique and musicality workshops, and embodied movement training for dancers. Her work is rooted in the tradition of Tango Argentino, while integrating biomechanics and somatic education to help dancers improve posture, balance, coordination, and connection.
She is also a certified Pilates and Yoga teacher (500+ hrs) and the creator of Dance Your Flow, a somatic training method designed to support tango dancers in developing sustainable technique, embodied presence, and authentic expression. You can see more about her philosophy and methodology on her website.
