Boise Tango

To see video clip, click here>Back Ocho’s to 360 degree Pivot demo

BACK OCHO’S TO A 360 PIVOT

Joel’s habit of introducing at least one intermediate element of tango to the Thursday class, (see the CLIP;  ‘back ocho’s to a 360 pivot’),  which includes beginners to Argentine Tango, as well as dancers with some experience, is a winning strategy, as evidenced by the continuing participation of  a fun mixture of dancers of different generations, each Thursday at the Heirloom.   This week (9/2/10) saw an attendance of 14 dancers for the class, a few less than last week, but with a  perfect gender balance.  The practica afterwards saw very little sitting, and a lot of dancing.  (Sitting was optional)

One dancer, new to tango,  expressed a reaction to the tango phenomenon which is worth sharing.  In fact, to me,  it is,  the essence of Argentine Tango.  Basically it is that each dance is different, each two individuals contribute to a unique experience, which involves an intimate connection,  even with a stranger, without any further expectations.

At least one dancer left to find her car “missing”.  Local road construction entities took it upon themselves to remove cars, with no prior notice, or charge, to a location some blocks away, while they applied some new asphalt to the street.  The car was recovered without  a terrible delay.   Hopefully no one else was caught up in this miss management of road construction planning.

Joel, with his lovely assistant Janie, continue his practice of teaching basic Argentine Tango principles, and then introducing at least one advanced step, pushing the boundaries for beginners while keeping the more experienced stimulated.  To be continued next Thursday at the Heirloom Studio, 765 Idaho St., Downtown Boise.   Lesson starts at 8:00 and goes till 9:00, after which is a practica (practice) during which more instruction and practice goes on till about 11:00, all for $5.00.  The  only prerequisites are to show up and be interested.  We are always looking for new dancers as it is a social dance, more of a journey than a destination.

CLICK TO SEE Elements taught during lesson 6/24/10

6/25/2010 Lesson/Practica

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Volcada Demo