10th Dec 2016, with Joe Hudson & Tracie Gooch
![]() Once you've been dancing tango for any time you realise the real joy of it is in that sense of togetherness with your partner, throughout any movement or step you might be making.
It's that feeling, or the pursuit of it that keeps us coming back to classes and milongas. How then can we get that feeling of togetherness with our partner more often? This beauty of tango connection is created from two roles, the follower and the leader, working in harmony. At the heart of that harmony is a mutual understanding. The more you advance in your tango the deeper that mutual understanding grows. It becomes an empathy with your partner. You understand how what you're doing is affecting how they are feeling and what they are doing. You are essentially developing your awareness of the other role. Of course, one of the best ways of understanding someone or their role, is to put yourself in their shoes. And that, figuratively speaking, is what this workshop is about. By getting some first hand experience in the fundamentals of the other role you will not only start to open up a whole different way of enjoying your tango, but you will be able to communicate with more understanding and subtlety in your primary dancing role - having experienced directly a little what the other role involves. How 'trying on the shoes' of the other role will make you a better dancer:
Contents: During the workshop while reversing your normal role we'll be covering fundamental technique, how to keep a comfortable and clear connection and some ways that connection can break down in the dance so you can better avoid that happening.
All Levels: This workshop is suitable for all tango dancers, from those who've just finished an introductory course and wish to dive deeper into the dance, to those who've been tangoing for many years and wish to refine their basics and maybe enjoy tango in a new way.
Maybe you're thinking "But I barely know how to dance in my usual role, wont learning the other role just confuse me?" With the approach we'll take in this workshop we expect it to have exactly the opposite effect. The primary aim is to help you better connect with your partner, develop your sensitivity while efficiently improving your fundamental techniques of walking, good posture and basic pivoting. By taking part in this workshop, don't be surprised if you experience a tango epiphany or two. Date: Sat 10th Dec 2016
Times:
1.45pm Registration
2-4pm Role Reversal workshop for all levels. 4-5pm Assisted practica Venue: TLC, St Barnabas Hall, Lodge Road SO14 6QS
Booking: Must be booked in advance. Please pay through TLC either at the desk before classes or online below. No partner required. What to wear:
Followers please bring a pair of flats. Leaders if you have heals go for it, otherwise make sure your shoes don't stick when turning.
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