We are excited to host Sandra Naccache and Jorge López for the first time in Ottawa during Thanksgiving Weekend! They possess a wealth of knowledge and have developed a solid student base worldwide. They are fluent in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Their teaching method is organised and structured to help their students develop as dancers, and their classes transmit an authentic understanding of the essence and culture of Tango.
Check out a video of them in action here.
REGISTRATION
To ensure the best experience for all participants:
- all classes will be role-balanced
- level designations (all level, 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 via email.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Sandra and Jorge will be available for private lessons. To enquire about pricing and availability, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
| 6:00 PM | Doors open at 61 Main Street | |
| 6:30 – 7:45 PM | Workshop 1: The art of the embrace (all levels) | Explore and discover tricks and tools that will help you develop a strong, sensitive and flexible embrace resulting in an enhanced connection with your partner. |
| 7:45 – 8:30 PM | Practice session | Sandra and Jorge will answer any questions you have about what you learned! Get to know our artists and have fun practicing with your classmates. |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
| 1:30 PM | Doors open at 430 Churchill Avenue | |
| 1:45 – 3:00 PM | Workshop 2: Practical sequences for the pista (int-adv) | Master a series of essential combinations that will allow you to move with elegance, confidence and style. |
| 6:30 – 7:45 PM | Workshop 3: La caminata + Essence of Tango in Motion (all levels) | Elevate your “caminata” (the Tango walk), the heart of the dance. Techniques and exercises to find the fluidity. |
| 7:45 – 11:45 PM | Milonga La Capital with DJ Irina | Sandra and Jorge will perform around 9:45 PM! |
PRICING
| The Whole Shebang (W1, W2, W3) | $105 |
| Fundamentals track (W1, W3) | $70 |
| W1 (includes practice with Sandra and Jorge) | $45 |
| W2 | $40 |
| W3 | $35 |
Description:
BIOS
Based in Montreal, Sandra and Jorge met in 2014. They began their collaboration in 2016 and formed a full-time dance couple in 2018. They have performed in most of the most important Buenos Aires milongas, including Salon Canning, Club Gricel, Porteño Bailarín, and El Beso. In 2023 they were Mundial finalists, ranked 17th out of 40 couples, and placed 2nd in the semifinals.
Of Mediterranean origin, fluent in four languages, Sandra is an award-winning choreographer and founder of the “Academie de danse Sandra Naccache”. Her multi-faceted background in dance (Tango, Ballroom, and Baladi) led her to Argentina in 2010, where she immersed herself in the culture. Since then she has dedicated her career to Argentine Tango.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jorge took his first Tango lesson at age 10. From that day, Tango became his passion and eventually his career making him renowned worldwide. He has won several prizes and has had the honor to be a judge for the preliminary World Championships in several countries.
