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.
