|  Virtual Group Lessons - Tuesday: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed: 7:45-9 PM
- Thursday: Advanced tango, 7;30:-9PM
- Saturday: Beginning tango 10:00 - 11:30AM
- Regular Saturday workshops in essential topics
Virtual/Outdoor Public Dances - Tuesday Tango Party 9:00 Milonga with talk, food and wine. Theme of the week. 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5
| | | Classes this Week: This week in socially distanced classes, we will be joined by Robert Hauk of Portland, OR, for an in-depth conversation on how to understand the role of the DJ at your milonga. Robert has been an Argentine Tango teacher and DJ since 1997. He started to DJ in 1998, with CD's back before you could burn your own CD's. DJ'ing is a very important skill. The DJ makes or breaks the milonga. Robert is very knowledgeable about the music, the technology, the acoustics, and how to build a playlist for a milonga that keeps dancers excited and entertained, and unable to keep sitting! youtu.be/w03KOVPXy-0
Log on the same way you have before: it's easy! You can join with the video camera, or mute your mic and turn off your video and talk or lurk. Same links as ever, just click here on your phone or computer: https://meet.google.com/fbu-xbiy-jjs
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 774-404-2649 and enter this PIN: 959 028 975#
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/fbu-xbiy-jjs?hs=5
Private Lessons: Yes, we can have a socially distanced lesson here if you bring your own partner. Or we can do a video lesson - it works great!
Tuesday Milonga: Another garage milonga this week. Come and join us, physically or virtually! If you want to log in virtually, click here on your phone or computer, and have your adult beverage ready: https://meet.google.com/fbu-xbiy-jjs Otherwise, grab your mask, sanitizer, chair, beverage, food, etc and come on over! Actual food, drink and seeing each other in person. Plus some music that you can move to! Let's do it!
Musings: "It's all about the music" Whether you realize it or not, how things go at the milonga is so dependent on the DJ. Have you been on the floor with your partner and the next song is so muddy you can't hear the beat? Have you been so exhausted you couldn't move, then heard that song that you couldn't resist? That's the DJ. Is the music too loud? Too soft? Distorted? Too slow? Too fast? Pauses too long or too short? The DJ is responsible. ANd perhaps the tango DJ has a harder job, because the list of danceable tangos is not that big. And of course, they set the tone for the night.
My best experience at a milonga, the one I always hope for, goes something like this. It is like being on a romantic date. First the DJ greets you with some gifts, and a little kiss. Then there is a bit of lighthearted banter, and a bit of touching. Some more conversation, then maybe a few kisses. That get passionate. Whew - time for some more lighthearted banter. OK, let's go for some more kisses. Some hugs, some embraces, some touching. Ohhh - that is a deep connection, definitely lots of feeling. It's building, more caresses, something is happening.....Time for some more conversation. Maybe some teasing, friendly joking, smiling, giggling - more caresses. more kisses, more - You can see where this is going. You leave the dance with all of your emotions delighted, and an exhilaration that denies you rest. Here's hoping that you have more than a few of these in your tango lifetime. | | | Tango Boutique! Clothes, shoes and accessories for the dancer. Clothes that fit, stay on, have color, flow beautifully, with real style. And great prices! Shoes from $40 to $150, including some great values in preowned. All clothes under $100. Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) | | Buenos Aires! Time to plan for 2020 if you want to go on my tour! The 2020 trip may be in November to December. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. I'll need to know for sure, with a deposit, by the end of August 2020. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun! See the website for more info. | | | |
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