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Tango Workshops with Susana Miller May 2016May 12 to 19 Susana Miller is coming back to the Twin Cities! When she came last year, it was an incredible experience for the community - she will transform your tango! Susana Miller is the preeminent teacher of Argentine Tango in the Milonguero Style, a term she coined to introduce tango apilado to students around the world. Milonguero Style is a synthesis of Susana’s studies over the years of the unique dancing styles of the older milongueros. She was the first person to study the anonymous and intuitive milongueros’ dance, to enjoy tango in the same way they have done for decades: dancing socially. She has a gift for deciphering their distinct vocabularies and choreographic combinations, and transmitting these to her students. In this way she has developed a rich language that condenses more than a hundred years of tango tradition. Her work as a teacher has shaped tango as we know it now, not only in Buenos Aires, but also around the world. Workshop Particulars Saturday workshops held at Eagles Aerie, 2507 25th St. (25th and 25th, South Minneapolis) Sunday workshops held at Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S Milongas! Friday night Mala Yunta at Four Seasons, pre milonga lesson at 8:30 $25. Stay for the milonga! $10. Friday Separate class, May 13th before the milonga $25.(milonga $10) Introduction to Susana's teaching. Simple exercises. Technique to improve balance and discharge of weight. Abrazo and connection. The caminata and walking “en la baldosa.” How to use the floor when you dance. Let’s awaken the intelligence of our body. Saturday TSoM Milonga! 8:30 PM lesson with Lois Donnay, so we will review some of the techniques we learned that day. Each class builds on what is learned in the previous: It is recommended to take the entire sequence per day or the whole package (while also taking advantage of the discount!) Saturday May 14 Workshops (Eagles Aerie, 2507 25th ave) 1:00-2:30: Milonga lisa and traspié. How to pass from one to the other. We will do percussion with simple instruments and discover an exquisite traspié. 2:45-4:15: Waltz, rhythm and lápices. We’ll pay tribute to a great milonguero: Tete. Corridas that advance and go backward, following the line of dance. These figures can also be used with tango. 4:30-5:45: Tango: Turns with boleo and double sacada with both the right and left leg. Technique of maintaining balance while turning (maintaining one’s axis). Turns for men and women. Bring a camera or phone to record in the last five minutes (note: recording only allowed when announced). Sunday May 15 (CFPA, 3754 Pleasant Ave S, Mpls 55408) 1:00-2:30: Tango Vals – Intermediate & Advanced 2:45-4:15: Technique for Women – All levels. 4:30-6:00: Milonga – Class/Práctica, on invitation and only for couples. No figures will be taught. Each participant will receive a personalized correction to improve his/her dance. Bring a camera or phone to record in the last five minutes (note: recording only allowed when announced). All 6 classes……………………………….$160.00 (10% off IN ADVANCE! Only until Tuesday, May 3rd) Friday night class is an additional cost of $25. Admission to the Friday Night milonga is extra $10. Note: Susana reserves the right to change or adjust the syllabus at any point during the workshop based on the students’ skill/comfort level. Mail check payable to: Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, or contact lois@ mndance.com Private Lessons: Susana will be available for One Hour Private Lessons, first come first served. It is suggested that people come with a parter, even if you are taking the lesson as a single. Lessons are $100.00/single or $110.00/couple (plus floor fee, if it applies). Lessons held at 3142 1st Ave S Scheduling is from Friday morning until Wednesday May 17. What People are Saying
Susana Miller is coming to town. I have the strongest desire to share her with all my tango friends. Her tango teachings go very deep. If you have not experienced a class with la maestra - you should! And if you already have - its time to dip once more in the well of tango wisdom. These workshops are going to be great! (Lexa Roséan, 2014) I am studying with Susana in Buenos Aires and enjoying tango all the more for it. Susana is incredibly talented and knowledgable. She gets to the heart of tango. It's not about being perfect, it's about being yourself, being a good dancer, purposefully gaining insight into the dance, your body, your soul and that of your partners. And she will push you to your full potential and when you get there she is waiting with open arms to congratulate you. Take a private with her if you can. All I know is I am in heaven everytime I dance with her, her dedicated students, and her colleagues. There is something there and I want more and I will miss it greatly when I leave. (Kevin E Donahue, 2014)
John and I spent time with her in some group classes in Chicago 2 years ago and we thought we had died and gone to heaven! (Jinny Angelis, 2014) Susana's LinksVideos |