Argentine Tango Weekend slated June 2-4

Tango by the Beach will present an Argentine Tango Weekend with a variety of classes set for Friday to Sunday, June 2 to 4, at the Lewes Senior Activity Center, 32083 Janice Road, Lewes.

Instructor Rene Davila is artistic director at Tango Brillante in Washington, D.C.

He will teach workshops Friday and Saturday focused on sacadas. Saturday afternoon classes will focus on molinetes and enganches, and the day will end with a gala milonga, aka social dance, with live tango music from Tango Rio Band.

Argentine Tango emphasizes the walk and the embrace, and is danced by a couple leading and following each other guided by subtle body movements rather than arm movements. Argentine Tango can be fast or slow; each dancer is responsible for their own balance.

It is sometimes said that the leader starts a movement and the follower completes it, adding flourishes that make the dance beautiful to watch.

For more information and a complete schedule, go to TangobytheBeach.com. To register, email tangobythebeach@gmail.com.