This workshop covers aspects of dancing Tango Milonga; the exciting, fast-moving, rhythm-based cousin to Argentine Tango. Tango Milonga is a fabulous dance style, it allows you to express your musicality and still perform some gorgeous movements with your partner.
Our intensive 3-hour Tango Milonga workshop will cover these themes:
For each theme, we'll develop and use some stylish movements and decorations, for both leaders and followers.
We'll have 15-minute breaks between sessions, to rest, practice, or ask any questions.
Alternatively, contact David on 07767 784238, or Email dance@learningtango.com.
Cost: £40 per person or £65 per couple.
Teachers: Ann and David
Overview: Introducing, recognising and moving to Milonga music
Milonga music is typically faster than tango music, and traditional milonga music is characterised by a characteristic rhythm - "ba-bam, bam, bam". The feeling of Milonga is also more "fun" than tango, typically.
The good news is, it's fairly easy to get started with - step on every (down) beat, take small steps, keep it simple, and you'll be OK. The bad news is, it's typically a much faster rhythm, so you'll need to move quickly and lead / follow correctly, all the time; there are no real chances to pause in milonga.
Overview: Step variations, improvisation and decorations.
We'll work on some simple but exciting movements done to a Milonga Liso tempo, including:
Overview: Introducing the habanera beat, and using traspie movements to this beat.
"Traspie" basically means "triple step"; taking a walking step with a cross-step or weight transfer in the middle, to interpret the music. So instead of walking two steps to every 3 beats (as in the first session), you're walking three steps, in a "Q-Q-S" pattern.
We'll look at how to employ and enjoy that musical interpretation, including changing tempo between liso and traspie.
Warners End Community Centre, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 3QG
It's a good, spacious hall, with a decent floor, and plenty of on-site parking.