Workshop: Tango Nuevo - style and musicality

Following on from the popular Nuevo Tango workshop in January, we'll be running another workshop on this style of dancing.

Data and Time: Sunday 27th March 2011, 2pm - 6pm

This improver-level workshop will focus on the expressing your style and interpretation of the music within "Tango Nuevo" style dancing, in open embrace, to non-traditional music, and using movements such as Adornos, Caricias and Pasadas to illustrate some concepts and tools you can use to improve your quality of Tango Nuevo dancing.

Who's it for?

This workshop is for those people who are familiar with the concepts that have been covered in both the Beginners workshop and the Improvers workshop.

(If you're not sure whether this workshop is for you, please contact me)

What will you learn?

The following topics will be covered:

  • Technique: Musicality, expression, improvisation
  • Figures: Adornos, Soltadas, Pasadas, Rulos and others.

We'll also be dealing with general issues relating to dancing in a "Tango Nuevo" style, including:

  • Musicality: variations in tempo and techniques for matching movements to music.
  • Expression: the technique requirements to express the feel of Tango Nuevo.
  • Style: some tips for improving visual style without compromising essential technique.

For more information, contact me.

Schedule

The workshop will have the following schedule (note that timings are approximate):

Time Topic Steps
2pm - 2:15pm Warmup N/A
2:15pm - 3pm Musicality: pausing with style Adornos and Lunges
3pm - 3:15pm Break / practice N/A
3:15pm - 4pm Expression 1: elongating the moment Pasadas and Rulos
4pm - 4:15pm Break / practice N/A
4:15pm - 5pm Expresssion 2: marking the beat Golpecitos and Caricias
5pm - 5:15pm Break / practice N/A
5:15pm - 6pm Fun with turns Soltadas

(Music will be played during the breaks; you can grab a coffee, have a practice, or ask questions)

More details

Where: Fitness First gym (dance studio), 172-176 High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 3AP.


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This dance studio is ideal for learning, as it has air-conditioning, a high-quality sprung wooden floor, a good sound system and a full-length mirror. You can even have a shower afterwards!

Cost: £25 per person, £40 per couple.

How to Book

Click here to reserve a space - let me know if you're booking for one person or a couple.

Hope to see you there!