what to wear at a milonga
a BBC world series radio piece about Carlos Gardel
Saturday 10 ' clock technique series
March series at Tango & I

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TaNgO & I March newsletter

What to wear to a milonga? Is a question that I have been asked many times. my reply usually is: dressy, but not glamorous. Easy moving clothes. No sequences on the shirts, and jackets without the shoulder padding (if possible) And please, no dancing in shorts and long socks. (that should be outlawed to be begin with)
And since we are on the subject, let's also address the sleeveless shirts for followers; when you wear deodorant it will stain the leaders clothes, and it simply isn't pleasurable to hold a wet armpit with your hand, or have it rest on your arm. This last little fact only became known to me when I started leading. When you follow your arm goes over the shoulder, the partners armpit is never a bother. We all sweat, and some more than others. Simply bring a clean shirt with you. I had some run ins with wardrobe malfunctions; a skirt with a think seam at the bottom - easy for my heel to get caught in. The same with pant legs that were to wide at the bottom, my partner stepped all over them. And a couple of weeks ago, while dancing in Portland Oregon, I stepped on the dance floor to warn a woman who was wearing a short loose dress. Because of her close embrace the dress had come up and she was basically dancing in her bloomers. It didn't occur to her during the dance at all, she was "in the zone"
Bottom line: the organizer goes out of their way to give you a special evening, dress accordingly.
See you at the next milonga!

This month as our special Saturday morning series:
MUSICALITY NOW: what to do with the "extra" tango music.
We all listen to the tango songs. Some are intriguing to us, some are maddening fast, or have slow sultry singers, beautiful violins and "the tango sound machine" the bandoneon. All are a little different and yet so very similar to which we have some insights for you. How to apply your tango technique to your tango music. This month both Miriam Ziven, our guest instructor, and Sabine Ibes will teach this class. Come and check it out!

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AT 10 AM

You will love this BBC piece about beginnings of Argentine Tango and Carlos Gardel - ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT to listen to it.
Make your self a cup of tea ( Mate) and enjoy!
Fabian Salas is a tango dancer and international tango teacher together with his wife Lola Diaz.

Every fourth Saturday at Dance Life Ballroom DJ Paul Lohman hosts a milonga con ~ Fusion

This month MARCH 25 Mark your calendars!

March at Tango & I

Beginner classes Every Wednesday evening at 6.30 and Saturday mornings at 10 Our curriculum has been proven to get you out on the social dance floor in a flash! FIRST CLASS FREE

All level classes Every Wednesday evening at 7.30
This month: Sacadas! Or displacements. They are helpful with turns, with changing directions and to simply add some spice to your dance.

Intermediate /advanced classes Every Wednesday evening at 8.30
This month: The teasing cruzada! A metamorphosis of the basic cross step. Oh the joy of changing weight or not! Getting playful and musical!

Technique class Every Saturday morning at 10
This month: What to do with the extra tango music? Guest instructor Miriam Ziven and Sabine Ibes will entice you to play and pay closer attention to what you hear while dancing.

Practica Every Saturday morning from 11 till 1
Come and practice your skills with us! Always a friendly practice partner to help you out. Fun music and warm atmosphere.
Remember to repeat and repeat to remember You can only do that at a practice!

ALL CLASSES will be taught at Dance Life Ballroom in Minneapolis
Please note: NEVER park at the Brewery! and ONLY Saturday morning before 11.15 am please park on the side street ( or across at Bachmans)

all your info at www.tangoandi,com
or call 612 501 7956
Private lessons available