We Are Teammates Everyone in this room is a peer. We learn together, support one another, and grow side-by-side.

Your Experience Matters Whether today is your first class or your hundredth, your experience of your own body is always valid.

You are always welcome to say:

• “I’m not comfortable with that.”

• “I’d like to stay with what I know right now.”

Clear Guidance: There is one guide in the room. My role is to help each dancer find more ideal ways of moving and connecting for their body and preferences. If something feels unclear, I’m here.

Self-Focused Learning We practice by refining our own movement and awareness.Curiosity, kindness, and presence keep the room supportive.

Peer Feedback by Choice Helpful feedback begins with consent. When feedback is wanted, it’s invited and shared with care. I encourage teamwork for problem solving and praise.

Learning Through Feeling Tango works best when it’s felt, not explained. Clarity often arrives through sensation, timing, and connection.

Consent Is Central All shared movement is built on mutual agreement. You always get to

choose what feels right for you. A simple “thank you” or “not right now” is always enough. ENTHUSIASTIC CONSENT is a MUST here at Puerta al Tango for any movement involving: intersecting/intertwining limbs (ganchos, leg wraps, deep sacadas), off-axis moves (volcadas, colgadas)... and lifts are not allowed here in the studio.

You Are the Expert on Your Body Experience brings insight — and so does listening to yourself.Choose what supports your clarity, comfort, and curiosity.

Let’s Assume Good Intentions | Tango can sometimes touch on triggers… Tango is a great healer. Be kind to yourself.

There is no right or wrong… just what may be more ideal for you.

Everyone here is learning something.

Everyone here is going through something.

Patience with ourselves and generosity with others make the dance richer.

When Learning you may always choose:

• Simmer: Learn w/o verbal input

• Sizzle: Light input and guidance

• Broil: Full-on coaching/weeding