April - May TANGO CLASS SERIES at The Viscount

MARCH 31, APRIL 7, 14, & 21st
Viscount Studio B, 726 E. Burnside, Portland

6:30 – 7:30 Level 1A – Beginners (with MEGAN)
Fundamental lead and follow technique, rocking checks, a check turn, & the beautiful "signature step"of tango, La Cruzada – all in the parallel system.
(No pre-requisite. Levels 1A & 1B are both pre-requisites for Level 2 at 7:30, though they do not have to be taken in that order.)

7:30 – 8:30 Level 2A – Beyond Beginners (BILL & MEGAN)
Introduction to 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-requisite: minimum of Level 1A and 1B (in any order), or teacher pre-approval. (meganpingree@comcast.net).

8:30 – 9:30 Level 3 - Intermediate (BILL & MEGAN)
Building movements from the foundation of good lead/follow molinete techinque. Exploring ganchos, leg wraps, and the concept of "free leg as a pendulum". We'll continuously refine turns, build upon them, and investigate various forms of leg- play & axis-shifting, exploring techniques that make these movements feel organic.
Pre-requisite: Levels 1A, 1B, 2A + 2B; or at least 6 months of classes, practices, & social dancing; or pre-approval (meganpingree@comcast.net).

$40 pre-registered series/$45 series at door/$12 drop-in.

To pre-register, contact info@viscountstudios.com, or (503) 226-DANCE.

MARCH TANGO with MEGAN & BILL

Mondays – March 3, 10, 17, and 24
at Viscount Dance Studio B, 726 E. Burnside, Portland

6:30 – 7:30 Level 1B – Beginners (with MEGAN )
The fundamentals of lead-follow, connection, frame, playing with the music, returning check steps, a check turn, and the classic Tango phrase, the Ocho Cortado. All in the parallel system, and using both tango & milonga rhythms.
No pre-requisite. No partner necessary.

7:30 – 8:30 Level 2B – Beyond Beginners (with BILL & MEGAN )
Turns, Turns, Turns!: Essential components that add more fun, variety, navigational flexibility and musical expressiveness. We'll learn the molinete pattern, getting in and out of turns, and how to maintain good connection with your partner while you turn. No partner necessary.
Pre-requisite: minimum of Level 1A + 1B (in any order), or teacher pre-approval meganpingree@comcast.net.

8:30 – 9:30 Level 3 -- Intermediate (BILL & MEGAN )
Turns with Sacadas, Ganchos & Leg Wraps. We’ll refine turns and build upon them, investigating various forms of leg- play & axis-shifting, and exploring the techniques to make these movements feel organic.
Pre-requisite: Levels 1A, 1B, 2A + 2B; or at least 6 months of classes, practices, & social dancing;
or pre-approval meganpingree@comcast.net..

$40 pre-registered series/$45 series at door/$12 drop-in.
Contact info@viscountstudios.com, or (503) 226-dance to pre-register.