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.

Date: 2010-09-02

The Thursday Practica continues to grow.  Last night (8/26/10) saw 20 attendees for the warm up lesson wherein Joel introduced the concept of transitioning from “parallel system” to “cross system”. (See clip) As Usual, there was a mix of new faces, and regulars who can’t seem to quit the habit.  One experienced dancer, who is visiting the area from out of state, dropped in to share the experience.  And, as always, the practica afterwards is an opportunity to share skills with all who are interested in learning Argentine Tango.

Debby Campbell has arranged with the Downtown Boise YMCA to let us use the Fitness Gym on Sundays between 3:00 and 5:00 pm for an informal tango practice.  So far, for this inaugural event, there are only 3 likely attendees, so far.   “It takes two to tango.”  Actually you can learn a lot practicing with a couple of broomsticks.   But more people are better.

Prerequisite prior experience;     None
Fee;  None       If you are not a YMCA member, the password to get in is                     “Debbie Campbell/ tango ”
Expectations;                              None
Possibilities;                               Infinite

Questions?   Debby  409-9936  or  Carl  870-7226

Don’t be shy.