The Tango Society of Central Illinois is offering the following courses at
the Phillips Recreation Center in our Spring session, starting in the week
after Spring break:
Fundamentals of Tango
This course covers the fundamentals of (salon style) tango: walking, the
cross, forward and back ochos, paradas, cambio de frente, and media vuelta.
Partner communication and linking of patterns to navigate around the dance
floor will be emphasized.
Pre-requisite: This course is intended for those with no or limited prior
tango experience. It is also a good review course for dancers with some tango
experience.
Dates: Mondays Mar 31 - May 5 (6 weeks)
Time: 8:30 - 10 PM
Cost: $36
Intermediate Tango (Salon Style)
Topic: Navigation and Improvisation
This course will emphasize constructing dance patterns from basic elements in
salon style tango, with the goal of navigating around the dance floor.
Concepts to be applied will include parallel and crossed feet walking,
enfrente and outside partner positions, and alternative strategies for stops
and changes of direction. Instruction will include use of adornments, ocho
variations and stationary and progressive turns. These topics will be covered
within the framework of musicality and appropriate techniques for leading and
following.
Pre-requisite: Beginner course in tango, or acquisition of skills taught in a
basic course.
Dates: Wednesdays April 2 - May 7 (6 weeks)
Time: 8:30 - 10 PM
Cost: $36
All courses are taught at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W Stoughton,
Urbana.
To register, visit the Phillips Center or call 367-1544.
Join us in the fun experience of learning tango.
Ron & Susana
For complete, accurate, up-to-date information on activities of the Tango
Society of Central Illinois, consult our website:
<A HREF="WWW.CENTRALTANGO.COM">WWW.CENTRALTANGO.COM</A>
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