WHAT A TANGUERA'S BODY NEEDS: Sept 30th

WHAT A TANGUERA'S BODY NEEDS -- a workshop for followers

11:00AM - 12:30, Sunday Sept 30 with Johanna Cummings & Megan PIngree.
Viscount Studio B, 726 E. Burnside St., Portland
COST: $15

"Whether you’re casual about fitness or an accomplished athlete, learning to dance tango may tax unfamiliar parts of the body. And “tangospeak” can sound like a foreign language! Johanna and Megan have put together a class to help tangueras find their tango bodies, toe to head. Here's what we'll cover:

• How to use and protect your feet. Special “footsaver” exercise!
• What is meant by “core” and how does it work to establish “axis?”
• Your tango posture: How to find it and keep it pain-free.
• What is meant by “disassociation” and how do we make it happen?
• What about shoes and inserts?

This is the class that will help you take full advantage of followers' technique classes, visiting hotshot workshops and Tangofest!

No pre-registration required. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat or something else to lie on, and a water bottle. Bare feet or socks. If you have shoes you wonder about, bring them!

Megan's SEPT CLASSES at the VISCOUNT

1A. 6:30 - 7:30. BEGINNERS. Instructor: Megan. The fundamentals of lead:follow, connection, frame, dancing in place, using the music, rocking check steps, the beautiful signature step of Argentine Tango called La Cruzada. All in the parallel system and using both tango & milonga rhythms.
It does not matter whether you start with 1A or 1B. No partner required.

2A. 7:30 - 8:30. BEYOND BEGINNERS. Instructors: Megan & Chris Perkins. This month we introduce the Crossed Foot System of dancing -- a whole new universe in which no one is ever "on the wrong foot". We will cover a couple ways of changing systems, and some "steps" that easily flow from the changes. (eg., back ochos, walking on 3 tracks, La Cruzada). It opens up new ways to be musical, expressive and creative, and expands the flexibility of connection with your partner. And we will add the tango vals rhythms. Pre-requisites: Level 1A & 1B, or instructor pre-approval. No partner required.

3. 8:30 - 9:30. INTERMEDIATE. Instructors: Megan & Chris Perkins. Boleos and Other Fancy & Delicious Moves! Pre-requisites: Levels 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B; or instructor pre-approval. No partner necessary.

All at Viscount Studio B, 726 E. Burnside St., Portland.
Cost: $40 pre-registered series, $45 series at the door, $12 drop-in.
To pre-register, contact the Vscount at 503 226- DANCE or email info@viscountstudios.com.