Argentine Tango One Day Bootcamp

Always wanted to learn Argentine Tango, but your busy schedule gets in the way of weekly lessons? This action-packed day is for you. BEGINNER LEVEL: 11:00AM - 2:00PM INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: 2:00PM - 5:00PM Take ONE or BOTH levels. $5 off the second class if you take both. INSTRUCTORS: Alla Lakov and Yves Chretien Price per person: $72 regular registration $60 early bird registration (one week in advance of class date). Registration: [hidden] - No partner or prior experience required. - Pre-registration is required for an acceptable leader/follower ratio, so register early to guarantee your spot. - Bring a snack and drinks to get you through the day. - Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. There are small breaks, but you'll dance a lot. *************************************** BOOT CAMP DESCRIPTIONS: *************************************** BEGINNER BOOT CAMP 11:00 - 2:00 If you've never taken a dance lesson in your life, or if you've taken some tango lessons but want to solidify your fundamentals, this is the perfect place to start. Starting from the basic movements, you'll learn the basic movements that distinguish this timeless dance from all others. ***After the Beginner Boot Camp, we highly recommend continuing with the Intermediate level to solidify what you have learned. INTERMEDIATE BOOT CAMP For those who have completed either (i) the Beginner Boot Camp, or (ii) at least one introductory lesson series in tango. Focusing on three different topics described below, you'll learn how to combine and adapt the fundamental elements of tango - walking, ochos, crosses - to produce endless creativity in your dance. 2:00-3:00 Secrets of Tango: Mind-Reading 101 How did Argentine tango earn its reputation as the dance of deep connection? Through exercises that will teach you to communicate every movement in a single breath, with the gentlest impulse, learn why tango is the closest you'll come to mind-reading. You'll be surprised to learn how these secrets of connection will also enrich any other dances you'll do. 3:00-4:00 - Milonga Learn to adapt the movements of tango to an exciting type of tango music that’s faster and more rhythmic than you imagined “tango” could be, adding to your vocabulary of steps and deepening your understanding of the music. 4:00-5:00 - Boleos Who isn't captivated when a follower snaps her leg in a swift, elegant kick? Learn how to lead and follow these "kicks", called boleos, to add a powerful and exciting accent to your dance. More Info below.