Blues and Argentine Tango Fusion workshop at Viva Dance! Studio
May 23, 2009

Viva Dance! studio is proud to present and teach the first ever Tango/Blues Fusion workshop in Cleveland, Ohio! We're excited to bring these two dances together for a weekend that's red hot and blue!

Although traditional Blues and Argentine Tango music are distinctly different, dancing to these musical styles calls for similar techniques, making for a very special kind of crossover between the two dance styles. The smooth, sultry quality of movement, the traditional close embrace, and the clarity of direction and weight changes of Argentine Tango lend themselves perfectly to Blues dancing. Blues dancers will learn some Tango movement vocabulary to add spice to your Blues repertoire while perfecting your partner connection. Tango dancers, learn how to fuse traditional Tango steps with a more free-form dance while practicing improvisational skills for maximum creativity.

Schedule
Fundamentals of Argentine Tango 1
11:00am -12:00pm
-Entrance, basics, 6 & 8 count, walking variations

Argentine Tango 2
12:00pm -1:00pm
-Ochos (8's) forward and back, change of directions, sacadas (leg displacements), paradas (stops)

Fundamentals of Blues
1:00pm-2:30pm
What is Blues, weight changes, isolations. 3C's of Blues (Connections, Committment, Compliment)

Fusion 1
3:15pm - 4:15pm
-Connecting Blues and Tango - music and movement. (Ochos, change of directions, paradas, stops with follower's embellishments)

Fusion 2
4:15pm - 5:15pm
-Molinetes (circular grapevines), paradas (stops), drags. Sacadas, trapping feet, ganchos (hooks) and boleos (whips)

Saturday dance 9:00pm-1:00am with DJ Lo and guest DJs!

Early Bird pricing ends May 15th:
$65 (includes Saturday dance!)

Standard Pricing:
Full Pass: $85 (includes dance)
Blues Dance only: $10


FAQ:
Do I need any Argentine Tango experience?
No. Any dance experience would help, but is not necessary.

Do I need any Blues experience?
No. Though many Blues dancers start out as swing dancers, you don't need any swing dance experience for this workshop.

What kind of music will be played?
DJ Lo will be leading the charge at the dance with his cache of Blues music, plus guest DJs will spice up the flava of this hot weekend!

What kind of shoes should I wear?
Bring comfortable shoes with low-friction (smooth sole). Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

What am I in for? Check out these clips:
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Call or head to our website to register!
Viva Dance Studio
12381 Pearl Rd. (in the Staples Plaza)
Strongsville, OH 44136
440-878-3930
http://vivadancestudio.com/