Workshop Descriptions

Three Adventures in Tango

Afternoon workshops with 

Martin Almirón and Delfina Rivas

Saturday, October 12

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  12:00-1:15 Voleos and Adornos
  1:30-2:45  Moline with apple
  3:00-4:15  Vals Spins and Flows
 

Workshop 1 (12:00-1:15)

Voleos and Adornments

ALL LEVELS

Increase your fun and beauty by leading and following voleos and adornments.​

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 1. Teach a low voleo, ensuring students understand the disassociation technique between the torso and leg.

2. Introduce higher voleos and adornments.

3. Advanced instruction: Dancers explore more complex adornments like circular or double voleos.

Workshop 2 (1:30-2:45)

Molinete with Apile

Discover the perfect blend of technique and elegance with this exciting sequence combining the classic molinete, stylish boleos, and a deep connection in the apile.​

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1. Review basic turns from a crossed position, focusing on precision and control. Use a simple molinete variation.

 2. Add dynamics to the turn by introducing changes in speed and sharper-angle pivots.

3. Incorporate boleos and elegant adornments

4. Deepen your connection with your partner by incorporating "apile."

Workshop 3 (3:00-4:15)

Vals Spins and Turns

Vals is exciting for the many turns and changes of rhythm.  Learn interesting entrances to valse and fun ways to sustain the vals energy.  

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1. **Ocho Cortado with a Turn**: Start with a basic ocho cortado, then add a variation with a turn. The leader initiates the turn while the follower changes direction on the final step.

  2. *Media Luna." Use the media luna to create a circular feel. The steps flow forward and backward with a turn in each transition.

3,  Fluid Molinete: Incorporate a molinete adapted to the waltz rhythm, aiming for a continuous, uninterrupted spin with smooth movements that match the 3/4 time signature.

4. **Front Change with Turn**: A great way to end the series, where the leader changes direction while executing a small turn, creating a constant, flowing rotation that perfectly suits the waltz.

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EVENING

7:00-11:00 Milonga Gitanos

DJ Martin Almirón

Performance Martin Almirón & Delfina Rivas

Location:
Christ Church, 35 State St. Troy

Save $$

Discount registration thru Friday, October 11
One workshop $35, two $65, three $90
 

Milonga Gitanos

Members $20. Non-members $25

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Contact and info: 

Info@AlbanyTangoSociety.org

(five-one-eight) 238-8824​​​​