Enjoy Being A Tango Beginner!

I have never danced before, can I come to your tango beginner course?

This question often appears when we open the registrations to a new course. It makes me think of expectations that people have of themselves. We want it all, and we want it now.

But why come to a beginner course when you already know how to dance? Being a beginner (in any field) is not only a fact for many of us. We should consider it as a right. We have the right to say: I don’t know, I have never done it before, and I want to earn it. And it should be fine!

Of course, I understand the discomfort of doing things for the first time (second and third time, too!). I do! To me, a tango teacher and former professional contemporary dancer, the first-ever tango steps have never been too stressful. But I am a rookie in many other aspects (I am learning the German language for almost two years and still sometimes too shy to speak in the bakery). I feel you, and I will guide you.

‘Not knowing’ state is a fascinating moment, a carte blanche that you can fill up with new words, stories or experiences.

Knowledge removes ignorance in the same way as light removes darkness.

yoga mantra

Enjoy the process, ask questions, let the teacher know what are you struggling with. You are not alone in this process.

I know also that you might not be noticing the struggle of others, but believe me, some difficulties come to everyone: at different stages, with other aspects of the learning process, sometimes physical, sometimes mental, but to everyone.

I want to encourage you to be a novice, enjoy the journey and appreciate every part of your tango beginner course.