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.
