Ghi is the founder of Boston-based academy that trains amateur and professional dancers.
Fernanda Ghi Dance Academy
Fernanda maintains that tango is based on three fundamental pillars: a clear definition of the partners’ roles; a constant and active embrace; and a common axis of the dancing couple.
The starting point is the music, which determines the dynamics of expression, and thus creates a “style”, but the “style” is never the starting point. A clear understanding of the mechanics ensures that no undue stress is placed on the body and each movement is a response to a partner’s movement. The Tango that Fernanda teaches is based on a deep understanding of the essence of the dance, and allows each student to find their own personal manner of expression, without losing the universal language of Tango and the culture from which it comes.
Fernanda Ghi Dance Academy
Fernanda maintains that tango is based on three fundamental pillars: a clear definition of the partners’ roles; a constant and active embrace; and a common axis of the dancing couple.
The starting point is the music, which determines the dynamics of expression, and thus creates a “style”, but the “style” is never the starting point. A clear understanding of the mechanics ensures that no undue stress is placed on the body and each movement is a response to a partner’s movement. The Tango that Fernanda teaches is based on a deep understanding of the essence of the dance, and allows each student to find their own personal manner of expression, without losing the universal language of Tango and the culture from which it comes.
PRIVATE LESSONS
A private lesson is time for an individual or a couple to get one on one instruction with Fernanda. You can bring topics to cover, or Fernanda can create a lesson plan based on seeing you dance.
A private lesson is time for an individual or a couple to get one on one instruction with Fernanda. You can bring topics to cover, or Fernanda can create a lesson plan based on seeing you dance.
PROFESSIONAL COACHING SESSIONS
Fernanda coaches professional dancers from many different backgrounds. Fernanda meets with individuals, couples or groups to build technique or refining a choreography.
Fernanda coaches professional dancers from many different backgrounds. Fernanda meets with individuals, couples or groups to build technique or refining a choreography.
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INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
An Intensive Workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a specific topic. This experience is designed to give your mind and body the time and repetition to absorb the material being taught. An Intensive workshop focuses on one particular topic and explores this concept through individual and partner exercises. The goal of an intensive is to give you an immediate way to implement the new skill into your dance. An Intensive workshop can be tailored to the particular needs of your community. Choose from an Intensive theme that has already been developed or Fernanda can work with you on choosing a theme and crafting a schedule that is ideal for you.
Intensives Themes:
Energy Work Between Partners
In this Intensive we explore how to create clear communication between the two roles (Proposer / Leader + Partner / Follower). We will work on how to harness the energy of your partner to create any of the basic or complex tango figures.
Musicality: Rhythmic Vs. Melodic
Intellectualizing music is a good way to start understanding it. However, to feel it in your body is the ultimate goal for a dancer. This Intensive will look at particular sequences of tango vocabulary and see how it is different when adapted for rhythmic orchestras vs. melodic orchestras.
Circular Vs. Linear
This Intensive explores circular movements that help you to stay in place versus linear movements which will move you in the line of dance.
Mechanics of Argentine Tango Movements
This Intensive is designed to help you increase the quality of your dancing and the enjoyment of the dance with your partner. Work on using clear structure of basic elements to build your dance.
Roles in the Tango
This Intensive is divided into two phases: Individual work with the Proposer / Leader and individual work with the Partner / Follower to under the roles.
1 Week Teacher + Advanced Dancer Training
This Intensive will help hone skills you need to be a teacher.
An Intensive Workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a specific topic. This experience is designed to give your mind and body the time and repetition to absorb the material being taught. An Intensive workshop focuses on one particular topic and explores this concept through individual and partner exercises. The goal of an intensive is to give you an immediate way to implement the new skill into your dance. An Intensive workshop can be tailored to the particular needs of your community. Choose from an Intensive theme that has already been developed or Fernanda can work with you on choosing a theme and crafting a schedule that is ideal for you.
Intensives Themes:
Energy Work Between Partners
In this Intensive we explore how to create clear communication between the two roles (Proposer / Leader + Partner / Follower). We will work on how to harness the energy of your partner to create any of the basic or complex tango figures.
Musicality: Rhythmic Vs. Melodic
Intellectualizing music is a good way to start understanding it. However, to feel it in your body is the ultimate goal for a dancer. This Intensive will look at particular sequences of tango vocabulary and see how it is different when adapted for rhythmic orchestras vs. melodic orchestras.
Circular Vs. Linear
This Intensive explores circular movements that help you to stay in place versus linear movements which will move you in the line of dance.
Mechanics of Argentine Tango Movements
This Intensive is designed to help you increase the quality of your dancing and the enjoyment of the dance with your partner. Work on using clear structure of basic elements to build your dance.
Roles in the Tango
This Intensive is divided into two phases: Individual work with the Proposer / Leader and individual work with the Partner / Follower to under the roles.
1 Week Teacher + Advanced Dancer Training
This Intensive will help hone skills you need to be a teacher.
TESTIMONIALS
The best way to understand Fernanda as a teacher is to hear what her students have to say about her...
The best way to understand Fernanda as a teacher is to hear what her students have to say about her...
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Fernanda is a masterful, creative, and dedicated pedagogue. She is simultaneously demanding and loving, a dynamic only few artists can achieve. |
Fernanda Ghi is a true artist, one that reveals, through the language of dance, what often hides in plain sight. She possesses a unique style, voice and vision. She is also the absolute best teacher a student can hope for. Generous and clear, she has an impact on everybody fortunate enough to learn from her. |
I’ve been working with Fernanda for several years and I find there is always something new that makes my tango grow. She is always learning and shares her insights with you. Fernanda is a hands on, generous, dedicated, energetic teacher who gets excited about your trajectory together with you. |
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Ella and I have been fortunate to have Fernanda as our tango teacher, a mentor and a dear friend. Her energy is contagious and her classes are very instructive and, most importantly, a lot of fun. The Cincinnati's Tango del Barrio community considers her one of the most influential guest instructors and is always happy to welcome her back in Cincinnati. |
Fernanda Ghi is an amazing tango maestra who brings out the best in her students. She trusted in us and guided us in our tango journey to achieve new potentials we never knew we had. |
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Fernanda Ghi is the most loving teacher we’ve ever had, always seeking the good from us, making us feel special despite our limitations, laughing with us, listening deeply, and with her perceptive eye, she notices, even in virtual private lessons, what we need to adjust. Rather than introducing a lot of steps we’ll soon forget, she focuses on the “real Argentinian tango,” where connection and how the body moves is the essence of her beloved dance. |
Fernanda is an outstanding tango teacher who combines a genuine care for her students with exceptional knowledge and teaching skills. I am incredibly grateful for her dedication and passion. |