Tango
MILONGAWORKS (6 week class in Jan/Feb 2012)
A 6 week series to build a strong and enjoyable milonga dance (FMI CLICK HERE!)
ARGENTINE TANGO FUNDAMENTALS (a beginner series)
March 6th - Apr 4th 2012, Tuesdays 6:45-8:15 pm register now through Portland Adult Education
No partner or experience needed! Just Yourself!
Lincoln Middle School Cafeteria 522 Stevens Ave (enter at back of school, go downstairs)
Please pre-register (online, on the phone or by mail) with Portland Adult Education
Non-beginners may also drop in for review of basics for $15 cash per class.
Basics and ongoing techniques in Argentine Tango, Milonga and Tango Vals. We will introduce the fundamental concepts in the magic of Argentine Tango. Walking, connection, giros (turns) moving to the cross (cruzada), and the molinete (moving around the partner). This class is specifically designed for entry level dancers with NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL, though ongoing tangueros are welcome to review the basics. Please bring wool socks, or shoes with soles that slide (heels not necessary). Instructors Emma Holder and Laura Balladur.
A Youtube video of local tango dancers
Traditionally, Argentine Tango is danced with a man and a woman, but non traditional forms of the dance exist in too. Here, Emma and another local teacher (Elmira Cancelada - Portsmouth) dance Tango Mujeres, switching leads throughout the dance. This will give you an idea of the connection and flow of the dance. It is totally improvised, the dancers are listening to the music and each other.