Tango Elixir Presents: 
Argentine Tango Workshops with Kara Wenham

 Kara's exploration of Argentine tango has led to her profound understanding not only of the dance's structure, but also of the distinct masculine and feminine roles, its musical and improvisational qualities and the fundamental element of the connection between partners as expressed in their embrace. Kara's dance style, Salon Tango Moderno, incorporates new technical concepts with the traditional grounded close embrace. As an accomplished leader as well as follower, Kara is able to clearly identify and communicate ways for individual students to quickly and effectively improve their dancing. In Buenos Aires, Kara dances in tango houses and various milongas; she regularly teaches at Tango Brujo. Kara recently taught and performed Argentine tango across Europe (London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam) and in Hong Kong and Los Angeles.   Don't miss out on this great opportunity to expand your tango horizons! 
(Nina will be following up with the material presented by Kara in the coming tango session.)

Saturday Sept. 9:  1 – 5:15pm

1)     1—2:15pm:  All Levels: Technique for Women: Connection and freedom. Further your connection to the lead in order to maximize your independence in the dance. Hone and perfect the line of energy through the legs and feet.

2)     2:30—3:45pm:  Beg/Int: Ochos: Connection and rhythm. Tools to explore our creativity in our ochos and to further distinguish the masculine and feminine roles.

3)       4—5:15pm:  Int: Boleos and Rebounds: Changing directions with two different dynamics. Following in time with the leader and with the music.

***Kara will be joining us at the Saturday night Casa di Danza milonga!

 

Sunday, Sept. 10:  3 – 7:15pm

4)     3—4:15pm:  All Levels: A look into the Fundamentals: New tools to perfect your axis, ground your walk, connect to your partner, and pivot with the spiral.

5)     4:30—5:45pm:  Int: Giros and Sacadas: Mastering turns and sacadas with ease and grace. Using the structure of the giro to facilitate the sacada.

6)     6—7:15pm:  Int/Adv: Advanced combinations and Musicality: Finding dynamics in movement and rhythm.

***Kara will be joining us at the Practica to follow until 9:30pm!

Workshops will take place at
Hot Water:  818 S. Water St. Milwaukee, WI
 

Pricing: 
First 2 classes:  $20ea. / 3: $54 / 4: $72 / 5: $90 / 6: $105

Please contact Nina to register: 
contact@milwaukeetango.com or 312-730-8873 

More advanced dancers are welcome to sign up for more basic workshops as the opposite role.  Please make sure you specify the role you are interested in when registering.