Understanding the Structure of Giro/Turn (All Levels) - Special workshop w Oliver Kolker

Ever feel lost in the turn?
You’re not alone, and you’re not the only one who finds the giro tricky.

This workshop dives deep into the architecture of the giro (turn), one of tango’s most elegant and expressive movements.

With Oliver Kolker’s clear and structured approach, you’ll learn how to execute and lead turns with more confidence, fluidity, and control - no matter your role on the dance floor.

About Oliver Kolker
🎭 Tango dancer. Director. Visionary.
Oliver has taught thousands of dancers worldwide, and he’s particularly gifted at breaking down complex tango mechanics into simple, repeatable tools. In this workshop, he’ll show you how to build turns from the ground up, focusing on clarity, balance, timing, and musicality.
If you’ve ever rushed through a giro or felt unstable mid-turn, this is the class that changes it.

What You’ll Learn
🔄 The structure of the giro - and how to finally understand it
🎯 Key pivot and alignment techniques for smooth, controlled turns
🧭 How to lead and follow the giro with precision and awareness
🪞 Solo and partner exercises to reinforce balance and flow
🎵 How musical phrasing influences the dynamic of the turn

Why You Should Come
🧠 You’ll stop guessing and start understanding
⚖️ Improve balance, timing, and partner awareness
🌀 Get tools to make your turns cleaner, calmer, and more expressive
🌍 Learn from a tango master who makes hard things feel doable
💡 Perfect for leaders and followers looking to level up their technique

Don’t let the giro spin you out.
Come learn how to own the turn - with purpose, grace, and total confidence.

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$200 - Best Deal: Full Experience Pass (All 4 Workshops + Movie NIght + Milonga)
$40 - 05/02 Full Evening Package (Movie + Q&A + Milonga)
$25 - 05/02 Milonga Only
$50 - 05/03-04 - any 1 workshop
$90 - 05-03-04 - any 2 workshops
$135 - 05/03-04 - any 3 workshops
$180 - 05/03-04 - all 4 workshops
$150 - 05/03 at 5pm - private lesson (60 min)
$150 - 05/03 at 6pm - private lesson (60 min)
$150 - 05/03 at 7pm - private lesson (60 min)
$150 - 05/04 at 5pm - private lesson (60 min)
$150 - 05/04 at 6pm - private lesson (60 min)
$150 - 05/04 at 7pm - private lesson (60 min)

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