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Jaimes Friedgen Tango Solo Drills

Solo Drills for Mastery

I've spent years refining a method of solo drills and exercises that make mastering Tango more accessible, effective, and deeply rewarding. These drills are designed to help you break down the complexities of Tango into focused, practical sessions that build precision, body awareness, and musicality—on your own, at your own pace.

Every exercise is carefully crafted to meet dancers where they are, whether you're laying a strong foundation, sharpening technique, or adding artistry to your movement. My goal is to provide you with the tools to develop confidence, fluidity, and a deeper connection to Tango, so you can step onto the dance floor with ease and elegance.

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Get a taste of our teaching style with this complimentary solo drill. No partner required—just you, the music, and focused practice.

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On Demand Drills

Train anytime, anywhere with my structured, solo Tango drills designed to refine your technique, musicality, and body awareness—no partner required. With on-demand access, you'll have the freedom to practice at your own pace and elevate your dance with a proven method.

What's Inside:

Short, Focused Videos
Clear, non-verbal demonstrations so you can follow along visually.
Verbal Count Tracks
Stay in rhythm with guided counts to help you internalize timing.
Written Technique Tips
Essential insights on posture, alignment, and execution for each movement.
Curated Song Pairings
Tango playlists designed to match your drills for a seamless practice experience.

Whether you're building a strong foundation or mastering advanced embellishments, this method will help you develop precision, confidence, and artistry—on your schedule.

Videos for All Levels and Both Roles

Forward 1/4 Pivots

Forward 1/4 Pivots

Master the fundamental pivot technique with clear demonstrations and progressive exercises.

Crossbody Full Speed

Crossbody Full Speed

Develop smooth, controlled crossbody movements at various tempos.

Weight Transfer

Weight Transfer

Refine your weight transfer technique with homoleteral extending and haunting exercises.

Full Back Boleo

Full Back Boleo

Build strength and control with axis work and dynamic boleo technique.

Back Ochos with Adornos

Back Ochos with Adornos

Add elegance and expression to your ochos with carefully crafted adornments.

Switch Directions - Inverted Giro

Switch Directions

Challenge your coordination with direction changes and inverted movements.

Community

Join a growing community of Tango dancers who regularly train with these solo drills, supporting and inspiring each other to reach new levels of skill and artistry. By deepening your understanding of Tango's technique and passion, you'll unlock a more fulfilling and fluid dance experience—one that brings joy, confidence, and connection in every step.

Whether you're looking to refine your technique, enhance your musicality, or enjoy more effortless, connected tandas, your journey starts with building a strong foundation in balance, coordination, and expression—alongside a community of fellow dancers.

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Choose Your Level

Master Tango solo drills at your own pace. Select the package that matches your skill level, or get lifetime access to all three with our Complete Bundle.

BASIC DRILLS

Beginner

$97

15 Videos

Practice forward and back ochos, extension and weight transfers with torsion, and special exercises to challenge one's balance and precision. This is a great entry level collection of exercises including essential tango movement and coordination for any style, and either role.

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PIVOTING & TANGO TURNS

Intermediate

$97

15 Videos

These drills are an excellent way to maintain composure and grace in the often spinning, swirling world of Tango. This course includes more advanced timing for ocho drills, foundational pivoting technique, and a full array of exercises to develop the standard variety of tango turns.

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ADVANCED TECHNIQUE & ADORNOS

Advanced

$97

16 Videos

These drills are great for individual dancers who want to improve their balance and coordination, but are also excellent for professional tango dancers who want to take their performing and teaching to the next level. This is the most advanced of the three courses and includes drills for some of the most mind bending optical illusions in tango decoration, for both roles, all while challenging dancers to develop their very best balance, coordination, and grace.

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COMPLETE BUNDLE

All Three Levels - Best Value!

$247

Get lifetime access to all 46 videos across all three levels. Save $44 and unlock your full Tango potential with this comprehensive collection of solo drills designed for every level—from beginner fundamentals to advanced embellishments.

Includes:
✓ Basic Drills (15 videos)
✓ Pivoting & Tango Turns (15 videos)
✓ Advanced Technique & Adornos (16 videos)
✓ Lifetime access to all content
✓ All future updates included

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What Fellow Tango Dancers Are Saying

"To dance tango with freedom and joy, one needs to build and maintain muscle skills, strength, and coordination. This requires time and repetition, for the body cannot do this in an hour or a day. These tango drills provide the tools to do this. Moreover, since they are embedded in music, they embody the pleasures of tango while gradually improving one's tango skills. The drills are suitable for all skill levels: beginners and intermediates will acquire better balance while the seasoned dancer will discover nuances in timing and quality of movement."

— Joanne Fujii

"I have been doing this curriculum of drills weekly for over 5 years and it has made ALL the difference in my tango. Not only for my technique, balance and muscle memory, but for my understanding and appreciation of the music. And I especially love dancing with other dancers who do regular drills. I can absolutely feel it in my partner - It's like night and day. And...there is no better way to have a whole body workout! Thank you, Jaimes, for this comprehensive set of tango drills."

— Richard Spera

"Tango drills are the surefire way to boost your balance and muscle memory so that when the time comes to dance-you feel increased confidence and presence with your partner. Every time I practice the drills there is a noticeable difference in both the quality of movement and the enjoyment I ultimately get from the dance itself."

— Nicole Perlman

"In the last four years, I have gained such a profound sense of freedom and confidence in my dance and my interpretation of movement possible in the music through regular drills practice. The structured and complete nature of these routines not only hones my technique but also encourages my artistic expression and creative exploration, making these drills genius in the world of tango. My dance and even my life has been elevated through consistent drills practice."

— Joshlyn Marino

"If you want to improve your balance, posture and techniques, this is how you get there!!! Jaimes' exercises are on point!!"

— Damian D'Arienzo

"I do want to thank Jaimes for creating the drill series! Giving me a way to strengthen my balance and clarify my pivots on a daily basis is both clarifying and empowering! Simply being about to focus on discovering my axis...without needing a partner! It is wonderfully freeing!"

— Linda Blom

About Jaimes

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Interested in hosting Jaimes for a weekend workshop? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch to discuss details.

Workshop Format:

Jaimes is available to teach comprehensive weekend workshops from Friday through Monday, including:

  • Group classes: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Private lessons: Monday

Pricing:

Workshop fees are customized based on your community size and estimated participation. No minimum attendance required. However, most workshops Jaimes teaches generate between $1,500-$4,000 in gross income.

Jaimes Friedgen Bio

Jaimes Friedgen is one of the most accomplished and influential Tango teachers in the United States. Starting Tango as a teenager in the mid-nineties, Friedgen had the opportunity to study with many extraordinary dancers and teachers, many of whom are no longer with us. He has carried forward their teaching as well as his own innovations by either founding or consulting for some of the most successful Tango schools in the U.S. and abroad.

Though widely considered to be one of the best dancers in the world, Friedgen continues to drill solo exercises every day and take classes of all levels in both roles. His uniquely effective system of teaching draws the most dedicated Tango students from all over the world; no matter the level, from absolute beginner to professional Tango dancer, Friedgen has a knack for finding the most useful challenges to improve one's Tango.

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