Festival Workshops
Click for a printable copy of the workshop timetable Festival-timetable.pdf
These descriptions are to help you decide which level of workshop to book into. As everyone learns at a different rate, and has different levels of fitness, fluidity and time on the dance floor, use the description of what you need to be able to do to enter the level as a guide more than the length of time you have learnt tango. Please discuss your level with an advanced dancer in your area.
Teachers at the festival will teach to the level described, especially the Advanced level. If you find you have chosen the wrong level class at the festival, you can go to the registration desk and change into a more appropriate level for free within the first 15 minutes.
Second Step
Understand tango posture, walking technique, parallel system, know giro pattern, can lead and follow ocho easily, leading/following the cross usually works, can lead and follow simple combinations.
Intermediate
Can walk in a straight line with balance, can tell the difference between tango, milonga and vals music, confident leading/following cross and weight change, can lead/follow front sacada, can lead/follow progressive moves in the line of dance, able to find and maintain connection with different partners, keep in time with the music most of the time, follower hardly ever anticipates, reasonable floor craft skills at a milonga – might bump into others every now and then. Upper Intermediate Can balance on the ball of one foot for a length of time, can lead/follow back sacada with confidence, excellent understanding of the cross/parallel systems, new partners are able to understand the lead the first time, understand different embraces, able to do a variety of things on a tight spot as well as progressive moves around the floor while maintaining connection with different partners, keep with music at all times.
Advanced
Can lead/follow advanced improvised combinations, good dissociation, able to lead/follow colgada and volcada, excellent balance and awareness of own and partner’s axis, followers able to express own musicality within lead, advanced floor craft – never bump into others, advanced understanding of musicality and connection with different partners. Master Teachers have full competency in all of the above and excellent understanding of off axis moves. Must be competent in either lead and follow (and book for that).
Open level
These classes are open to all levels.
Total Beginners
Have never done any tango before, or would like to gain more confidence at an introductory level.
Private Lessons
We anticipate a small number of private lessons will be available over the weekend, please contact us to register your interest. Preference will be given to full pass holders.
Beginner Starts 1.40pm, a different Feldenkrais lesson each day to help you improve your tango embrace bring a yoga mat if you have one (free) Max. bookings: 20 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Intermediate Do you still remember that special ¨Thing¨ that you had dancing with someone and it’s difficult to repeat with others? Ok.. go for IT! How to use the points of contact with our partners body. How much pressure can be used in the Tango embrace? How to get ¨IN TUNE¨ with others. Followers ¨Free Leg¨ REALLY FREE. All this techs will be applied to: - Walking and Bouncing - Change of directions - Navigation and usage of the free leg for followers. Max. bookings: 0 Places available: Intermediate In this class, we will learn how to provide the best possible embrace in tango. We will explore the connection points that we use as both leaders and followers to mark and follow movements. We will work on the sensitivity of the leader and follower to ensure that all movements are comfortable and fluid. Our main premise will be: "If it's uncomfortable, it's not right." Don't miss this opportunity to improve your tango skills and learn to enjoy dancing with comfort and elegance! Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Taught by Tango Connexcion Kapiti Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Starts 1.40pm, a different Feldenkrais lesson each day to help you improve your tango embrace bring a yoga mat if you have one (free) Max. bookings: 20 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected Pass Beginner Taught by IN-TANGO with Irina. Max. bookings: 50 Places available: You have either not selected a Pass or this event is not compatible with your selected PassFriday, 21st June, 2024
13:40
Room: Back Studio
Feldenkrais Method and Tango
Teacher:
Field, Sue
Saturday, 22nd June, 2024
10:00
Downstairs
(Synthony) class now combined with Synchronisation at Sat 12am
Teacher:
David Palo
16:30
Room: Drama 1 (near Plaza opposite Drama 2)
The Embrace
Teacher:
Ornella & Leonel
Sunday, 23rd June, 2024
11:00
Plaza
Beginners Class Three
12:40
Room: Back Studio
Feldenkrais Method and Tango
Teacher:
Field, Sue
13:30
Plaza
Beginners Class Four