TANGO (double role) DANCING TOGETHER

We build the conditions for this lovely little miracle by allowing ourselves to be in a stable, ready-to-move dance position in our current role. From there, we explore the possibility of creating a pleasant and informative dance move that allows free movement for both parties.

This time, our focus is on the hands and body instead of the feet.

When do we need more space, when and how can we dance very close, in abrazo? How are the steps of the leader transmitted to the follower and vice versa?

As a practical application, we will learn to dance the basic tango moves (for example, walking and stopping, front and back ochos) in an open, closed and very closed dance hold. How do their nature change? How to adjust the distance between the couple gracefully and in the right time?

This time we will focus a little more specifically on the role of the follower. How can the follower – and should he/she – create and maintain a common dance as an equal with the leader? How to surrender and be active, receive impulses and be independent at the same time?

We will progress towards more challenging material based on the team's interest and skills, but you don't necessarily need previous experience with, for example, sacadas or boleos.

Instead of figure exercises, we focus on the whole: understanding the elements of the tango, contact and interaction, understanding your own and others' movements. How to do easily what may seem difficult.

However, participating in the course requires that you have danced tango to some extent in both roles or, if you are just starting to double, that you are already quite proficient in your previous role.

If you're unsure of your skills, you're probably unsure for no reason. 😁

Warmly welcome!

Tonight's program [to be specified later]

🌼 18.00-18.30

🌼 18.30-19.15

🌼 19.15-19.45

🌼 19.45-20.30

Register: as soon as possible (but no later than April 20th) by email saana.kalliokoski@gmail.com or by texting 040 9636 762. There is room for about 16 dancers, the minimum group size is 6.

Price for the evening: €30, and €25 for those in a financially challenging situation.

The training venue is: Amigos del Tango's milonga and training hall El Atico at Kumplantie 1 (8th floor). To get in, call 045 856 0608.

Bring: casual workout clothes, an open mind, tasty snacks, soft and comfortable dance shoes or wool socks, and the nicest dance partner ever (you don't need your own partner, though).

See you soon on the dance floor, curious and ready for something new ❤️

...and also check out these AdT double role events: https://www.tango.fi/doublerole

Organizer:

Saana Kalliokoski

~Alexander Technique Teacher & Double Role Tanguera~