IOWA CITY TANGO CLUB
Is Very Pleased To Present Our THIRD
"Locally Produced and Taught"
Tango Lesson Series
Beginner Curriculum-Six 1-Hour Progressive Classes
Milonguero-Close Embrace
Iowa City Senior Center Assembly Room
28 S. Linn St. - Downtown
August 30, 2008
Synopsis: This is a Progressive Series of SIX 1-Hour classes on "Milonguero" (Close-Embrace) Tango. It is designed for folks who have not danced Argentine Tango before, or dancers who want to work on fundamentals through progressive classes. You will be introduced to elements and concepts that should give you a solid foundation as you begin your Tango Journey. Each week will include brief review of the previous lessons and then new material added for the week. Each week will build off of the previous week..
- Class begins Tuesday, September 23 and runs through October 28, 2008.
- Class time is 6:30-7:30PM each Tuesday. Class will begin and end promptly at these times.
- Open Practica follows immediately after class. All are welcome at Practica, and there is no charge! 7:30-9:30PM.
- Cost for the Six Lesson series is $36.00 Per Person. Not refundable after first lesson.
- Advance registration is strongly recommended. Class will be limited to 5-6 couples.
- TO REGISTER: CONTACT JUAN MARCOS - 319-354-1526 or juan@juanmarcos.com
- You do NOT need to sign up with or come with a partner, but to maintain Leader/Follower balance, class will be capped at 6-Leaders and 6-Followers so all can dance and learn. We will switch partners regularly during classes, so Leaders and Followers have a chance to practice their roles.
- Your instructors will be Juan Marcos & Elisabeth Hein, with occasional assistance from Greg & Jane Kovaciny
Curriculum Will Be Coming Soon - You Will Learn:
Week 1 - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 6:30PM-7:30PM
POSTURE, PRACTICE HOLD, EMBRACE, WALKING PATTERNS-REVIEW
The critical importance of "Lead" and "Follow" roles.
An introduction to the embrace in tango.
Week 2 - Review
Stepping in tango--regular, slow and double time. Listening to, and dancing IN the music. "Let the music be your guide!"
More intro and walking in the embrace, and using the step you've learned in this hold.
Week 3 - Review
Review first two weeks' material. More uses for the check-step and changes in direction (floor craft).
Week 4 - TURNS, GIROS, CALESITAS
Review first three weeks' material.
Week 5 - BOLEOS, PARADAS Y SACADAS
Week 6 - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 6:30-7:30PM
GANCHOS Y VOLCADAS
You are dancing tango! GREAT JOB!
Iowa City Tango Club is partnered with the IC Sr. Center to present this learning opportunity.
REMINDER: TO REGISTER
CONTACT JUAN MARCOS - 319-354-1526 or
Juan Marcos EMAIL
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