[Tango] This wee=ks tango classes and events

[Lois Donnay]

This week we will be exploring some new subjects that we haven't  
covered in awhile. I have received requests on how to follow morditas  
and other stepover type moves - we'll explore how to lead them  
effectively and follow them beautifully.

August is Milonga Month - don't worry, there's plenty of air  
conditioning at Old Arizona, where we currently hold Tuesday and  
Thursday classes. 29th and Nicollet S, purple building. The door code  
is 13524.

After class Tuesday we always go to Vino 610, Lyndale and Lake for  
their half price bottles of wine. Come join us for a few tangos!  
Thursday, you can come to class early and indulge in a glass of wine  
at the Old Arizona cafe. They have a beautiful courtyard!

Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com

Upcoming:

Floorcraft and navigation Seminar, Saturday, July 22nd, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

I have received a lot of questions and heard concerns lately about  
dancing in crowded spaces and in Buenos Aires . "Dancing on a tile" is  
one of the marks of a great tango dancer (and can be a lot of fun)! Of  
course, there are dance spaces here, and certainly in Bs.As, where  
this skill isn't just desired, it is required.

Leaders need to work with each other on the dancefloor. A leader are  
responsible for everyone on the floor, not just the woman in your  
arms. If you cannot dance small in these spaces you will not get many  
dances. Followers need to respond quickly and surely, so the leader  
can keep them safe. If a follower anticipates, does her own  
embellishments without the knowledge of her partner, or doesn't have  
quality footwork, he can't keep her safe. She will not be asked to  
dance much, or the dance will be extremely simple.

Floorcraft and Dancing in Small Spaces Seminar

We will study how to effectively navigate the dancefloor, no matter  
what the traffic. Lots of small moves, evasion techniques and  
directional ideas, and strategies to keep your partner, the music, the  
floor and all the other dancers in mind when you dance. You will learn  
the "rules of the road" and of course we'll practice all of this!

Leaders:

What to do when the traffic stops.

How to effectively use the smallest opening.

Followers:

How to keep your feet under you and get your leader to trust you

How to find and play in the space that the leader gives you


We will also discuss how to have the proper mindset and etiquette to  
get multiple dances in Bs.As.



(Sometimes the people who need this the most don't know it. Please  
feel free to forward this to people who you feel need it. But also  
remember, the only person we can fix is ourselves!)

Seminar held at:

3142 1st Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Cost $15 Students $11

Afterwards, we'll head out together to a dance, or maybe hang out and  
dance in the backyard! BYOB just in case! Everyone is welcome to join  
us.

Sunday, July 30th,  Tango and General Dance Boat Cruise!
12:30PM to 4PM on the Betsey Northrup, Harriet Island in downtown St.  
Paul. Departing at 1:00 PM - do not be late! Pick up your advance  
tickets from David or me. $25 in advance. Looks like we'll have a nice  
crowd on this one!


www.mndance.com