A followup to TANGO 102: TURNING FIGURES, this 8-week class aims to improve movement quality through body awareness, repeated exercise, and an in-depth examination of different techniques for different situations or styles of dance. We’ll work to improve our skills with common figures such as walks, ochos, enrosques, boleos, ganchos/leg wraps, and sacadas. We’ll also see how they apply to off-axis figures such as volcadas, single axis turns, and colgadas. We’ll pay particular attention to molinetes, which differ in style dance and technique. New skills will be introduced every week after repeating exercises from previous weeks. Skills covered will apply to both roles of the dance and will prepare students for the winter class session in early 2025.
*Note: Students should wear thick socks (or yoga socks) for the first 3 weeks of class for widest range of motion.
Date & Time:
September 8 – October 27*
3 – 4 PM
Pricing:
$100 for all 8 weeks
**Novices may try the first class for $15. 10% discount for student/military. Payments taken in person.**
If paying with check, please make it out to “Trinidad Regaspi”
*Class taught by Guest Instructor: Carolyn Johnston on Sept. 22nd
Registration closes on the 2nd week of class (Sept. 15)
Location:
Los Sabrosos Dance Co.
4909 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Following the class is the Pittsburgh Tango Practica from 4 PM to 6PM, which includes experienced dancers and other teachers who can help new dancers work on the material. Additional cost of $5.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Trini Regaspi of PATangoS has been teaching tango for 20+ years and uses methods from multiple disciplines to create an effective teaching program. In particular, she uses her studies in Alexander Technique to encourage easy and natural movements, as well as, nuevo analysis to explain how figures are created. Students can also access Trini’s Youtube Channel for additional support.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
CAROLYN JOHNSTON, RSMT, ATI, will be teaching the class on Sept. 22. She is a Registered Movement Therapist and a teaching member of Alexander Technique International. She is a graduate of the Alexander Alliance in Philadelphia. Carolyn has had the privilege to study under three first generation master teachers and has received a Master Level Teacher Training Certification. Carolyn has an extensive background in dance with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the Royal Academy of Dance of England, the National Ballet of Canada and the Harkness Ballet, New York City. She has worked as a dance instructor, certified massage therapist and foot reflexologist. She has studied voice, American and International ballroom dance, Argentine Tango, Tai Chi Chuan, Dressage and Unity in Motion. She has trained as a somatics practitioner, combining Alexander and Feldenkrais Techniques with Gestalt Therapy. Carolyn maintains a private practice and conducts Alexander teacher training classes in Pittsburgh. In addition to teaching at many venues in the United States, Carolyn has also taught at the teacher training Alexander Technique Center in Kyoto, Japan.
Questions?
Call us at (412)465-0290.