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TangoLab : Exploring all aspects of Tango, deeply
March 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Join us Thursday nights for ‘Exploring Tango,’ a unique forum tailored for early-stage tango dancers and milongueros/as facing challenges. This hopes to parallel our intermediate and pre-intermediate classes, but any and all dancers are welcome. This forum offers an in-depth exploration of various aspects of the dance. Engage in dynamic discussions and practical explorations, tackling everything from rhythm challenges to nuances of social dance etiquette. ‘Exploring Tango’ provides a nurturing space to deepen your understanding, refine your skills, and foster connections within the tango community.
Topics Will likely include a rotating session (sometimes a series) of the following topics.
- “I Don’t Have Rhythm (Ugh, Now What?)”: Overcoming challenges in finding and feeling the rhythm in Tango.
- “Feeling the Beat: Tango vs Milonga vs Waltz”: Understanding and distinguishing the unique rhythms of these dance styles.
- “Navigating the Lead and Follow Dynamics”: Addressing common 101 challenges and strategies in leading and following.
- “Unlocking Musicality 101 in Dance”: Techniques to interpret and express music in Tango. Getting whats in your head to the partnership.
- “The Art of Dancing with Strangers”: Tips and experiences on adapting to new dance partners of all levels
- “Stepping into the Social Scene: Milongas and Tango Trips”: Deciding when to join social dancing events and how to prepare.
- “Maintaining Flow on the Dance Floor”: Strategies for smooth navigation and etiquette in crowded dance spaces.
- “Variety vs. Complexity: Keeping Your Partner Engaged with Limited Moves”: Focusing on connection and musicality over a vast repertoire of moves.
- “Mastering the Art of Cabeceo and Mirada: Navigating Invitation and Rejection in the Milonga”: Techniques and etiquette for inviting and accepting dances.
- “Tango Terminology: A Linguistic Journey”: Exploring the essential terms and phrases in Tango.
- “Cultural Norms and Etiquette in Argentine Tango”: Understanding the social and cultural aspects of Tango etiquette and traditions.