Tango Thaw; a note from Sabine
Dear Mobility; information about our Technique classes
February classes at Tango & I
Price Change Practica
A little something about Miriam Ziven

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February Tango Thaw

I am looking forward to this month. My indoor greenhouse will start to produce little seedlings, which reminds me of new beginnings, new opportunities. Not just another day,it's another chance that we should embrace. Tango classes are like a greenhouse, a little love, some good music, a sprinkling of vocabulary fertilizer, and good organic movement will encourage your growth! Hoping to see all of our favorite students in class this month!!!

Technique classes this month at Tango & I: Every Saturday morning at 10 am! Our guest instructor Miriam Ziven ( see more about her below) And Sabine Ibes will be teaching these classes. Bio mechanics? what the heck does that mean?

bi·o·me·chan·ics
ˌbīōməˈkaniks/
noun
the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organism

There you have it! How will we relate it to tango: discovering how your bones and muscles work together to make you move in a more natural way. To improve your body awareness so you can change the little things to make your tango dance a comfortable one and an esthetically pleasing one as well!

You will receive a helpful video in order to remember what we have done in class!

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This is an ALL LEVEL class for LEADERS and FOLLOWERS
One Class Credit
Walk in class (highly recommended to take all 4!!)
February 4 - 11 - 24 with Miriam
February 18 with Sabine
At Dance Life Ballroom

February classes at TaNGo & I

All classes are taught at Dance Life Ballroom, Minneapolis
This month Foundations/beginners, every Wednesday evening at 6.30 AND Saturday morning at 10

Check it out: our very detailed beginner curriculum!
You want to improve your leading AND following skills? Become a better tango student by learning both roles?

All Levels classes; Every Wednesday evening at 7.30

"Music to my ears" Let's play around with tango music, with possibilities to create a rich connection with your dance partner AND your third partner: Music. Connect - listen - move. Curious musical tango sequences, and so much more!!!
This is a combination class for level A and B

Intermediate/Advanced classes: Every Wednesday evening at 8.30

"Single axis turns" These movements are ones that requires some skill. I have found that it takes some experimenting with your partner in order to feel good about learning and being lead into this very cool turn!

PRACTICA - a place where you can practice your tango skills!
Every Saturday morning from 11 - 1
NOTE : Price increase to $8 will be in effect March 1 2017. You will still be able to use the practica packages until you have run out. (AND you can still purchase a 10 pack practica package throughout the month of February at regular price)

Private lessons? YES! Check out Sabine's Schedule online and book a lesson with her! Click here

For all other info : www.tangoandi.com

A little something about Miriam Ziven

Hey there Minnesota Tango dancers! Since I will be your guest instructor I thought I would tell you a little about myself!

It will be about 2.5 years since I came up from Argentina to the US. I have had memorable experiences since that time with artist residencies and teaching workshops in California, Arizona, and Illinois. Initially, I came to Minnesota to help out my sister and brother in law with their growing family( they had a baby last year).It is just them in this region and I feel it is a familial duty to be present just in case they need anything. My family parrot is also here living with them, and I am one of his favorite humans in his world (how could I pass up kisses and cuddles from a silky can opener?). So the first months I have been here being initially to assist them. Like many others, I can not stay away from dance for too long and started to go to the milongas in town.

It is always my goal to be of service to the communities that I interact with. Before offering classes here in Minneapolis-St. Paul. I had mate and coffee with several people here in town and listened to what they wished for the community. I heard recurring themes and a niche where I could be of some assistance. One of those themes is the Technical classes for people who dance The Tango.

I really enjoy teaching technique classes for tango because I consider myself artist/technician who works in the realm of Art/Science. I have studied and worked extensively in music theory and composition for musicians and dancers alike, and soft and hard sciences as well. I look at Tango with all of these different lenses, together or separately. Helping people move more efficiently, without pain, and safely is the name of the game for me. Whether it be working through the range of abilities, from teaching beginners up through performing with other professionals, I am up for problem-solving. If I am able to help them make something beautiful for them whether it be a physical or mental connection with their Tango it is a double win.

Miriam will be teaching the Tango para Tod@s class Saturdays 10 am at DanceLife Ballroom starting February 4th. She is happy to sit down and listen and get to know about your experiences in the Minnesota Tango Community, so reach out to her for coffee or mate, or to attend one of her classes around the city.

Looking forward to getting to know you better,
Abrazos, Miriam