Changes occur frequently, vacations start and places are closing down for holidays. Read regularly this page and call if you really need exact info.

GROUP LESSONS

Groups are normally of 15-20 people. You are not required to come with a partner, but it's a good idea to bring one along (especially caballeros). For Saturday's and Sunday's class there is no need to sign-up in advance, just show up.

Class Schedule

I n t e r m e d i a t e

Tuesdays 20:15 - 21:45, "Juliva Aerobic Club"

The class works on "postura" y "elegancia" for tangueros in control of the minumum beginners' technique described for Sunday's class. 
New session of 12 classes (4 tango, 4 vals & 4 milonga) begins on September 14th and ends on November 30th. Focus is on technical exercises which are then transfered into a combination. Tango & milonga are not the same dance - learn why! Sign-up with partner and in advance. Price 96 lv. - to be prepaid.

Beginners' T e c h n i q u e

Saturdays 18:00 - 19:30, " Salsa + " (Milonga after the class)
The class is aimed at beginners or anybody willing to polish the technique of a basic element. (no sign-up needed).

Sundays 18:00 - 19:30, "Before and After" (Milonga after the class!)
Covers: intro for beginners, tomar el compás, la caminata, tango liso, salida atrás, el cruze de la mujer, variaciones de la salida, ochos, giros, boleos. (no sign-up needed)

B e g i n n e r s - iniciación
Thursdays 20:30 - 22:00, Community Center (Chitaliste) "Ts. Tserkovski"

The class aims to introduce basic knowledge & technique and provide the understanding of tango-structure and improvisation.  
New class begins on September 23rd and follows through 10 consecutive Thursdays till November 25th. Price per person 75 lv. Sign-up in couiples, classes have to be paid in full by September 20th.

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

Private tuition focuses on improving individual style (leading role of the man, active following of the lady): adornos, quebradas, poses, cortes.

The individual training (20 lv. or 25 lv. per hour depending on location) is usually on Saturdays' and Sundays' afternoon and is held at the Community Civic Center "Tsanko Tserkovski" or at "Pretty Dance Hall".  Additional days and times may be available if you arrange well in advance.

LOCATIONS:

Before and After
12, Hristo Belchev St. (next to Cabaret)
Sofia

"S a l s a +"
31, Aksakov St. (behind Yalta Club)
Sofia

Community Civic Center "Tsanko Tserkovski"
56, Tzar Simeon St. (close to Budapest St. intersection)
Sofia

"Juliva" Aerobic Club
78, Rakovski St
Sofia
- attention: access this place only with soft-sole shoes, socks are O.K. too. No heels or hard sole shoes that could scratch the wooden floor.

"Pretty Dance Hall"
11, Bogdan St. (enter from blv. Madrid)
Sofia

To see exact locations refer to BGmaps.

Shoes for classes

For group classes, wear soft shoes with a thin leather sole which allows for easy gliding. Medium heels for ladies. Jazz shoes or dance-sneakers are O.K. too.

For private lessons, please wear shoes with soft slippery sole without heels or a sole that may scratch the floor. Jazz shoes are perfect and you can find them at the Grishko dancewear store on Shipka St. (in the Russian Cultural Center). Socks are ok, too.

Shoes for milongas are different from those used in classes - read more: What to Wear?