Nov.
7-9, 2008
Alejandra Mantiñan & Gregorio
Garrido
give us
their best kept secrets in understanding the many nuances of the
Argentine tango. Backed up by years of individual experience,
the duo has combined their artistic and teaching talents to come
up with one of the most in-depth and cohesive instructions in
recent times. Together they bring us to an 11-hour odyssey of
great tango coaching.
All
classes are designed for intermediate/advanced levels.
Syllabus &
Schedule:
Saturday:
11.00-12.30
Improvisation & dialogue
Topic = A good
dialog between man and woman makes improvisation possible.
Feel free to enjoy and trust in your own creativity and
musicality. Learn to understand the impulse of your partner.
Awareness and perception in the dynamics of the movement
applied to the musicality. Discover endless possibilities.
Beautiful dance just feels good !
1.00-2.30
Piernazos & boleos lineares "Neo Tango"
Piernazo =
Embracing the body of the partner with the leg. Similar to a
gancho but higher. Maybe the most beautiful movement in "Neo
Tango"
Enrosques, adornos & boleos
Topic
= Embellishments for the men in turns and boleos for her.
Enrosques = twisted movement: While the lady dances a
molinete, the man pivots on his supporting foot, hooking the
working leg behind or around in front of the supporting leg.
Adornos = embellishments. Giros = turns
Sunday
11.00-12.30
Ladies and Men techniques
Men
(Technique)
Advanced Technique with Gregorio Garrido. Advanced
workshop of the preliminary class GR1 from sat or
for dancers who know the technique of Gregorio or
adv. dancers. Topic = Beside exercises to position,
embrace and walking, Gregorio adds embellishments
like ganchos, sacadas and boleos. Technique for
determination and clearness in leading. Gregorio:
"It's worth it, your dance partners will appreciate
it with many lovely dances !" Only for leading
partners. Both technique classes are at the same
time in 2 rooms. So it is book-able as couple or
single person as well. |
Women
(Technique)
Advanced technique with Alejandra Mantiñan.
Advanced workshop of the preliminary class AL1
from Saturday or for dancers who know the
technique of Alejandra or advanced dancers.
Topic = Beside exercises for position, axis,
walking and turns, Alejandra add embellishments
like ganchos, sacadas and boleos. Technique for
self assurance by sensibility and understanding
of your own movements. Beautiful Tango feels
good ! Both technique classes (men & women) are
at the same time in 2 rooms. So it is book-able
as couple or as single person as well.
|
1.00-2.30
Dynamic ganchos in turns for him & her
Topic = Secure leading and elegant execution of various,
dynamic ganchos in turns for (and from) him and her. Use of
energies. Gancho = Hooks of the leg. May be performed to the
inside or outside of either leg and by either partner.
3.00-4.30
Rebotes & traspiés con adornos
Topic = Rhythmic doubles and changes of
weight with embellishments. Secure leading and good
execution gives you dynamic in your dance. Rebotes
= rebounds and stops. Traspiés = stumble steps. Adornos
= embellishments
5.00-6.30
Dynamic in Tango Vals
- -
... feel the energy
Topic = Transmit the energy of the Tango Vals into a
dynamic dance. Alejandra & Gregorio give technique the
same as they show new material. The pure joy of dance is
guaranteed !
