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(1) Argentine Tango Fundamentals, "Intentional Walking"

  • Open Space Studios 1711 North Main Street Blacksburg, VA, 24060 United States (map)

Argentine Tango was born alongside the genre of music in the late 1800s or early 1900s and is still danced around the world today in the setting of a milonga, or “dance party.” Each step is improvised based on the music, the couple dancing, and the entire floor of dancers. With its long history and rich culture, Tango communities have a unique etiquette guiding all areas of the milonga. We will discuss all of this throughout the series but I encourage you to read more about the history and how the dance exists today under the F&Qs at http://tangogypsies.com.

Dive into this magical dance, starting with “Intentional Walking.” We will work on this essential part of the dance, walking, while focusing on quality of movement, clear communication within a comfortable embrace, and dancing to the music. It’s more complex and exciting than you might think!

In the entire series, we will explore intentional walking (week 1), dissociation (week 2), systems of walking (week 3), the cross (week 4), changes of direction (week 5), and the close embrace (week 6). If you are new to a fundamentals* class, please read the full description of this format.

Registration is optional but strongly encouraged as details are always subject to change. Please reach out to me to let me know you are coming.

Six weeks - $60 (this can be used for any six weeks)

Drop-Ins - $12

*This series of classes is based on a curriculum designed by Karen Jaffe and used with permission.