Tango classes
Summer 2010 Milonga Classes
Instructor Emma Holder 207 415 7204 http://emmaholder.com eholder@maine.rr.com
This summer come and learn milonga! Its a fun, energetic and simple dance that you’ll encounter at all Tango dance events (also known as “Milongas”)
Milonga is a dance that pre-dates and feeds the later development of the tango. It comes from the synergism of Criolla music (indigenous inhabitants of the pampas and the gauchos) Afro-Uruguyan Canyengue rhythms, Cuban Habanera and the music and of early 1900 European immigrants to Argentina such as Polish, German and Italians.
Wednesdays: June 30th, July 28th and Aug 25th, 6-8 pm, Lululemon yoga studio at 22 Milk st, Portland ME
Wed July 28th, 6-8 pm: Milonga 2
- Review of Milonga Lisa, What to do with faster music (not panic…), introduction to the Habanera rhythm and how to find it in Milonga music, and where it could go in your dance. A review of the embrace and how important it is in Milonga, and a few forms and figures to practice for the next few weeks
Wed August 25th 6-8 pm: Milonga 3
- Review of Milonga Lisa, Habanera and this workshop will focus on traspie, and how to have fun with it and not let it trip you up.
Parking free after 6pm downtown, $20 per person for the 2 hr workshop.
Please contact Emma FMI or to register: email, or call 207 415 7204
Milonga is a dance that is included in all tango social dance events. It predates tango and is an entirely separate, lighthearted rhythmic dance. For some reason, most tango dancers make it way too complicated and it doesnt have to be.
A well-danced milonga is a beautiful thing. In this workshop, dancers will learn the secrets of milonga – there aren’t too many, but it involves being un-rushed, grounded and clear. Leaders will learn to slow way down, be on the music and provide clarity for their followers, Followers will learn to listen, be in the moment and not anticipate their leaders.
Plenty of time will be allotted to practice each exercise during the workshops and then we can all go dance for 2 more hours at Practica at Maine Ballroom Dance from 8- 10pm.
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Seminars with Javier Rochwarger May 12 and May 19
MAY 12, at 8:30 PM Tango Salon Sequences
(some experience with dancing tango is assumed)
Salon-style tango is danced in crowded small spaces. It is a slow, measured and smoothly executed style of tango. This class will teach you better technique for smoother turns, and how to transition between close and open embrace.
MAY 19, at 6:30 PM Looks good, feels good — Elegant fundamental movements
(a class for all levels, beginners are encouraged to come to this class)
Learn the basic movements of tango well, if you are a beginner. Take your fundamentals to a new level if you have already been dancing tango. Javier will teach you how to make all your movements more intentional and fluent.
MAY 19, at 8:30 PM More Tango Salon Sequences
(some experience with dancing tango is assumed)
A second class from Javier that will focus on the smooth and solid Salon-style tango. You will learn another sequence and how to do it fluidly.
WHERE: Maine Ballroom Dance is located at 614 Congress Street in Portland.
FEES: $20 for one class, $35 for two classes, or $50 for all three classes.
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