2012 Festival Class Descriptions
Class 1 - Rhythmic Improv (Beg), June 28
Class 2 - Techniques & Embellishments (Int), June 28
Class 3 - Milonga Lisa & Milonga with Traspie (Int/Adv), June 28 Milonga is a fast tango rhythm, cheerful and playful. Discover the origins of this dance (African roots, habanera and candombe). Practice finding the beat. Learn steps that travel sideways and facing the line of dance. Dance in the subdivisions of the music, syncopation. Traspie comes from the military march and it is used to change feet while keeping time, doing two switches at once. Milonga w/traspie uses a triple step using quick instead of slow beats. La baldosa w/traspie, simple with turns and soltadas.
Class 4 - Technique for Diagonal Movements (Int/Adv). Sometimes, it's all about finding the right angle, isn't it? We'll explore strategies for staying connected during diagonal movements such as barridas, ochos, sacadas... Important for both leading and following, this class is intended for intermediate and advanced students.
Class 5 - Revealing the Body of Tango (Beg), June 29 How to perceive yourself and sense the other: speak clearly and simply. Observe your partner, be a good listener, keep the dialogue engaging and interesting.
Class 6 - Sacadas Workshop (Int), June 29 Create fluid, effortless motion of the loose leg for both roles.
Class 7 - Sharing One Axis Workshop (Int/Adv), June 29 Discover the sensation of Single Axis Turns: lightness, closeness, and acceleration - the next step of turning.
Class 8 - "Let's Get Lost" Workshop (All Levels). Get lost in each other, not on the dance floor. It's difficult to enjoy dancing when you are constantly trying for find your place in the "ronda." Navigation is best learned in a safe environment. From simple musicality exercises to advanced space visualization techniques, this all levels class is intended for both leaders and followers.
Class 9 - Beginner or Rusty (Beg/Int), June 30
Class 10 - Smooth and Sexy Leg Wraps (Int/Adv), June 30 Create fluid, effortless motion of the loose leg for both roles.
Class 11 - Ocho Cortado with Variations (Adv. Beg./Int), June 30. Traditional Tango element with possibilities for rhytmical dynamics, full of suprising variations and variety of expression. A very useful and fun tool also for crowded dancefloors.
Class 12 - Argentine Tango Vals (All Levels), June 30 Romantic and smooth; glide, skating the whole floor. Learn playful figures that transport us to a ride on a carousel. Turns (molinete) technique for leaders and followers. Incorporate sacadas, barridas, kicks and ganchos to you turns.
Class 13 - Tango Moves of Awesomeness (All Levels), July 1
Class 14 - Change of Roles (Int/Adv), July 1
 


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