Program:
20:00 Workshop "Master your Tango Posture - with Tango & Alexander Technique" by Mariano Laplume.
Continuing the idea of effortless way of dancing – this workshop aims to integrate the tools of the Alexander Technique into some of the critical points in tango dancing like balance, intention, poise/posture and ease of movement. (read below about Alexander Technique and teaching approach of Mariano below)
Level: suitable for all levels
Registration with and without a partner is required! To sign up, send a PM via WhatsApp message +31623703042 (Julia)
21:00 Milonga with TDJ Mariano – simply the best!
Folklore Demo by Julia & Mariano and chacarera time to dance all together!
New tradition – home cooked tasty things. Every time by different “chef”. Sweet or salty? Be sure to arrive early and you will discover it!
We have a BAR at the location with the friendly prices for alc. and soft drinks, please DO NOT BRING your own drinks!
Please, pay attention, at the BAR you can pay ONLY with the CARD
_______________
Prices for the entrance:
Workshop - 18 p/p
Milonga - 10 p/p
Workshop+milonga - 28 p/p (including welcome coctail with or without alc.)
Milonga "tango babies" (less than 1 year of dancing) - 5 p/p
______________
What to expect?
- Invitation by "mirada-cebeceo"
- Respect of Ronda
- Best selection of tandas (traditional Tango)
- Buttery smoth wooden floor
- Lottery
- Home made "welcome bite"
- Hugs, chats, smiles, great vibe and welcoming atmosphere for all dancers regardless of the tango-age
________________
Parking at station Sloterdijk €1 per day and reach the location with the tram #19:
https://www.parkeren-amsterdam.com/pr-sloterdijk.
___________________
******
About Alexander Technique:
The Alexander Technique teaches us a better use of the body in all our everyday activities.
During the lessons, we learn to recognize and modify our habits of coordination, alignment and muscle tension that are not useful or beneficial, to move towards more organic integration of movement.
Anyone who wants to improve balance, stability, coordination and self-awareness can benefit from the practice of Alexander Technique. It's benefits become particularly noticeable to people with functional pain or performers such as dancers, musicians, actors, sportsperson, who would like to maximize their use efficiency.
About the teacher:
Mariano is a fully qualified Alexander Technique Teacher from the Constructive Teaching Centre of London, the oldest and most prestigious A T School worldwide.
Apart from being and experienced tango dancer and teacher from Buenos Aires, with more than 12 years living in Europe(London + Rotterdam) he has being professional musician and violin teacher, part of various Tango orchestras included founder member of the Sexteto Milonguero and as classical musician he played the viola in the Academic Orchestra of the Colon Theatre from Buenos Aires.
Also check out other Entertainment events in Amsterdam, Music events in Amsterdam, Workshops in Amsterdam.
