Is something missing from your dancing?
Have you ever heard tango dancers speak about transcendent experiences during dancing?
Do you wonder why you haven't had such experiences?
Do you wonder whether your knowledge of tango steps leaves something missing in your dance?
Would you like to connect deeper to your partner, the music, the floor, and yourself as you dance?
Have you or a friend been told about tango, leaving you curious or are new to partner dancing?
Come join us this August for a truly unique bootcamp weekend experience where Chan Park brings his expertise in meditation to the world of tango.
During his visit, he will lead workshops on the meditative experience of tango: connection with your partner, the music, and the embrace. We are very lucky to be bringing him here to help us get back to the roots and heart of what makes tango so special. We hope you join us for these transcendent workshops!
Tickets can be purchased by sending $120 to Ann Dobyns via Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle
303-229-9931
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We ask that you send a message (text or email) with your full name(s) confirming registration
Cash and check payments are accepted before and at the start of the event in person
We also emphasize that these workshops are perfect for any level, no matter what your experience.
Whether you've never danced before, only taken a few classes, or have been dancing for years.
There is something for everyone!
This will truly be a transformative experience for all
Details on the Event:
Friday
Documentary Screening 7:30
"Tango Zen: Returning to Tradition. A Journey Back to the Heart of Tango- Connection, Stillness, & Presence"
Art Gallery at The Brownhoist
4403 St Clair Ave
Saturday
Workshop 1: 1-2:30
Body Moves, Mind Flows
Workshop 2: 3-4:30
First Embrace and First Step-
Two Bodies, One Heart
The Yoga Room
2026 Murray HIll Road
Murray Hill Milonga 8-11
2026 Murray HIll Road
[$15 entry not included in package)
Sunday
Workshop 3: 2-3:30
The Art of Pause
Workshop 4: 4-5:30
Dancing with Eyes Closed
The Yoga Room
2026 Murray HIll Road
In 2010 and 2011, Chan Park spent 4 months in Buenos Aires, interviewing dozens of performers, teachers, local dancers,dance organizers, djs, editors of tango journals, and tango tourists about what it is that makes a dance so closely linked to a culture appeal so intensely to people with such different cultural identities. He was curious about the dance that brings dancers back weekly, sometimes even daily to dance together. What he learned was that beautiful and expressive tango depends upon intense communication.
We are fortunate to have Chan Park visiting us in Cleveland this August. Chan Park began dancing in 1997 and spent four years in Buenos Aires studying the dance. His major area of study is the connections between tango and meditation.
Documentary:
TANGO ZEN: RETURNING TO TRADITION
captures the transformative journey of Chan Park, a former NASA engineer turned Tango master, as he leads a mission to restore the roots of Tango in Buenos Aires.
In a world where Tango has shifted focus to spectacle and showmanship, this documentary invites dancers to reconnect with the heart of traditional Tango—a journey of emotional connection, presence, and shared stillness.
The film highlights Chan Park’s workshops, where dancers learn to move away from external validation and instead embrace the soulful simplicity of Tango Zen. Here, every step becomes a walking meditation, and every pause holds the space for profound connection.
Directed by Juan Cruz Varela, this documentary is a tribute to the authentic soul of Tango and an invitation to return to its timeless roots.
Workshop Descriptions:
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Class 1:00 - 2:30 PM
“Body Moves, Mind Flows”
Immerse yourself in Zen meditation practices to attune your breath and posture, embodying mindfulness in every movement. Discover the profound connection between your partner, the music, and yourself, transcending dance steps to reach a Zen-like state of unity.
Class 2: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
“First Embrace and First Step – Two Bodies, One Heart”
Explore the essence of Tango through the lens of mindfulness. Engage in exercises that heighten body awareness, enabling a deeper, intuitive connection with your partner and the music. Learn to center, balance, and adapt your movements to various rhythms, harmonizing your mind and body.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Class 3: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
“The Art of Pause”
Discover the power of stillness within motion. This class explores the significance of pauses in Tango and how energy exercises can enhance your dance experience. Through focused mindfulness and energy-based exercises, find joy and connection in these moments of stillness, adding richness to your Tango journey.
Class 4: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
“Dancing Tango with Eyes Closed”
Awaken your inner senses in Tango. Explore new perspectives by dancing with your ‘inner eyes,’ uncovering deeper sensory connections. This class incorporates meditation techniques to enhance your ability to truly feel the dance, adding depth and meaning to your Tango experience.
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