In collaboration with the Melbourne tango circuit , our practica on Oct 25th will take on a different flavour.
Join us at the beautiful Kensington town hall for an afternoon of tango and tea. There will be refreshments, sweet treats, and a playful playlist to suit the mood. Spend the afternoon dancing and socializing in a friendly atmosphere. Connect with old friends, but also use this as an opportunity to meet, chat, and dance with someone new.
Dress code: We care more about the energy you bring and share than what you choose to wear, so bring your best self
For 5 weeks in August we will work on the 5 most important fundamentals of Tango. Also including Giros, Paradas, Barridas and how to apply them in the Milonga. We will also focus on “Milonga ethics” an understanding on Cabeceo (a non verbal invitation to dance), how to enter the floor, when to enter the floor and most importantly how to become part of the flow of the dance floor.
8.30pm Intermediate Workshops
1st August – 5 different combinations for giro including planeos, enrosques and rulos. Understanding centrifugal force and how to connect it to your partner.
8th August – 5 different colgadas suited for social dancing, learn all the techniques required before leading or following a colgada and you will never miss them.
15th August – 5 different Barridas, left foot, right foot, natural and reverse. After learning these 5 Barridas we will give you a little time to create your own!
22nd August – 5 different styles of the abrazo, Apilado, Tango de Salon, Nuevo (or open), Canyengue and Milonguero. Learn how to seamlessly change from one style to the other to suit changes in the music or simply to suit your mood.
29th August – 5 different Salidas – A good strong/creative/different Salida can set the mood for the rest of the song. Being too predictable is never productive in the conversation of the TANGO!
Our milonga for tonight only will be held at the gorgeous RSL Hall, 301 High Street, Prahran.
$30 entry per person includes a nibble of supper, DJ Karen spinning the tunes and a live set from Melbourne musician trio ‘Tangology.
Bookings are not essential but are welcome, especially if you would like to reserve a table. Contact Bronwyn on 0418 148 510 or Bill on 0416 015 327 for bookings and any inquiries.
We look forward to welcoming you onto the dancefloor!!
The idea behind this practica:
We’d like to invite you to bring an intention to this space – something you’d like to work on. Whether developing fluidity in that butterfly boleo, or working on your walk…
I’d like you to come to practice and collaborate with your peers.
Who knows – you might have a way of explaining x move that the person next to you has been struggling with in such a way that helps it ‘click’ in their mind. And vice versa – they may have a gem or two to offer to you. Of course, if you want to dance, that is welcome, too
Every 1st and 4th Saturday of the month
3-6 pm
$10/ $5 with student ID card.
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