[Tango-L] Private Lessons v Group Classes

[Jay Rabe]

My 2 cents on the topic...

A lot of valid comments about the shortcomings of group classes. But the 
comments are aimed at a moving target. Not all group classes are created 
equal. When I first started learning tango, group classes taught the D8CB 
(of all things!).

But times have changed, and almost no one still teaches that way. I have 
seen some group classes at Portland festivals that focused on step patterns, 
but I have seen others that were entirely technique-oriented. I've seen Alex 
Krebs teach group classes with 75 - 100 people in his small (for that number 
of students) studio, and work almost exclusively on technique.

Another variation: I teach small group classes at my home/studio in SE 
Portland. With no more than 5 couples, even though it is a "group" class, I 
can give a lot of individual attention and customized instruction to each 
student, almost as good as a private lesson.


     J
     www.TangoMoments.com

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