The Club will be holding two further canyengue workshops on Saturday. Barry is passionate to share his knowledge of this root style of tango introduced during December 2012. Barry has studied canyengue in Buenos Aires with teachers Marta Anton and Manolo Salvador who are among the leading exponents of canyengue.

 Studying canyengue isn’t only fun, it enhances dancing for all levels; improves musicality; and deepens understanding of connectedness in tango close embrace.

About Canyengue

“The word canyengue is of African origin. The name came into being to describe its rhythm. It was danced from around the 1890's to the early 1930's and is still popular today. It is one of the original root styles of tango and contains all fundamental elements of traditional Argentine tango. The dancers share one axis, dance in a V close embrace; with knees relaxed and slightly bent. Canyengue uses body dissociation for the leading; walking with firm ground contact; and a permanent combination of on and off-beat rhythm. Its main characteristics are its musicality and playfulness. Its rhythm is described as ‘incisive, exciting, and provocative’.” Wikipedia

 If you would like to view performances of this dance click here to see Barry and Sharon performing recently in Sydney or click here to view Marta and Manolo performing.

 Workshop Program