For MIT CNC dance
Move onto the next stage of tango foundations with six new figures that relate to and build upon the ones covered in Tango Foundations - I. During this series great care and emphasis will be given to mastering of the basics and finding the natural flow of your dance. Gain a deeper understanding of the psychological state of Flow by learning and applying concepts from Japanese aesthetics and Daoist philosophy from ancient China.
Six Sundays, Feb 4th - March 10th
5:00 to 7:30pm
1680 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
Schedule
Class........................5:00 - 6:30p
Tea & Practica....6:30 - 7:30p
The parallel and cross system in Argentine tango. The walk, and weaving in and out of the systems. And, finally the basic in the cross system.
Flow concept: Pu (朴 )
Review and refinement of Ocho's. Introduction to Sacadas or displacement. Learn how to lead and follow a Sacada effectively. Learn to combine Ochos and Sacadas.
Flow concept: Wabi-Sabi (侘寂)
Review and refinements of the Giro. Giro to the right and to the left, with clarity and stability of the technique. How to lead the Media Vuelta (turn around), a development of the Giro step.
Flow concept: Yin Yang (陰 陽)
Learn the Barrida or the Sweep effectively, with stability and grace. Learn to the Barrida after resolution of a cross, an Ocho or a Giro.
Flow Concept: Jo-ha-kyū (序 破急)
Review and refine the Boleo from Tango Foundations and learn to do it with the right timing and grace. Learn to do it with both legs, forward and backward. Boleos can combine with Ochos.
Flow Concept: Ma (間)
Introduction to the close embrace in Argentine tango. Learn the rules for right intimacy and communication. How to move effectively in the close embrace, finishing with the deep back cross, a beautiful tango figure, and a variation of the tango cross.
Flow Concept: Wu Wei (无为)
6 week series, Sunday afternoons, 3:00p
Embark on a captivating dance adventure with this series designed especially for individuals with no prior dance experience or recently minted tango dancers.
And, get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Argentine tango and unlock the secrets of this compelling dance. Combine your learning with a flow concept every week to add another dimension to your learning experience.
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