ALEJANDRA MANTIÑAN
Exclusive Workshops May 23

We are proud and honoured to welcome back La Pantera of Tango, the Tango legend Alejandra Mantiñan at our academy for three exclusive days of workshops. Don’t miss the opportunity to study with the best of the best and get inspired!

PROGRAM

3 Progressive Master Classes on Technique and its application (see below)
Breaking down Tango Technique to its biomechanics.
This time the focus is on HOW TO APPLY TECHNIQUE in your dance and going deeper in the search of simplicity, precision and enjoyment within El Abrazo.
How to make complex movements become simple
Ways of expressing movements
Musicality and precision.
Know-how of the partner (Follower or leader), where we find the partner and how we must be precise in handling spaces without losing the enjoyment of the hug (El Abrazo).
The wonder of traveling in a twist.
The sensation of pleasure when feeling a substantial part of the movement.
Understand that the form will never be more important than the substance.

NO NEED TO COME IN PARTNERS

ALL Master Classes are for both LEADERS & FOLLOWERS no matter gender

Workshop 1

Introduction to the biomechanics in Tango
Control of axes and weight
Concept of propulsion
Control of feet, knees and hips
The importance of the arms in the structure of movement
The origin of the twist (torsion) and its different intensities

Workshop 2

Sacadas technique – linear and circular – with or without change of weight
Sacadas from simple to complex and Change of directions working around the woman’s form.
Lead of the Giro in both directions

Workshop 3

The difference in handling rhythmic music and the melody dynamics; Rebounds: linear and circular change of weight and direction

In all workshops there will be work on TECHNIQUE and the biomechanics in Tango

• Control of axes and weight
• Concept of propulsion
• Control of feet, knees and hips
• The importance of the arms in the structure of movement
• The origin of the twist (torsion) and its different intensities

PRICES

£35 for one workshop
£75 Full pack (three workshops)

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to study with a fabulous dancer and exciting teacher!