Workshops 2008

Friday 23rd May Teviot Row House	18:00 -19:30	Walking technique, the silent dialogue in the couple			Improvisation: building & stripping down a sequence/different dynamics
		FRI1	*Nancy & Damian	Intermediate	FRI2	*Celine & Damian	Master

	19:45 -21:15	Suspensions on the spot and flow in transition					Sold out!
		FRI3	*Jenny & Ricardo	Advanced		Bookings from followers temp frozen [couples OK]	No more places for followers or couples [i.e. only spaces for leaders]
						Bookings from followers temp frozen [couples OK]

Saturday 24th May Teviot Row House	11:00 - 12:30	Tango Nuevo sequences for the dancefloor			Playing with Giros and Sacadas
		SAT1A	*Celine & Damian	Intermediate	SAT1B	*Nancy & Damian	Advanced

	13:00 - 14:30	Enhancing communication in Tango Salon figures			Colgadas in Tango Salon
		SAT2A	*Nancy & Damian	Improver	SAT2B	*Jenny & Ricardo	Interm/Advance

	15:00 - 16:30	Waltz: Rhythm & Flow			Different dynamics in the embrace
		SAT3A	*Jenny & Ricardo	Intermediate	SAT3B	*Celine & Damian	Advanced

	17:00 -18:30	The velcro theory... Barridas			Boleos, ganchos & sacadas: from the technique to building combined sequences (Part 1)
		SAT4A	*Jenny & Ricardo	Improver	SAT4B	*Nancy & Damian	Master

Sunday 25th May Teviot Row House	12:00 - 13:30	Intro to the out of axis moves			Boleos, ganchos & sacadas: from the technique to building combined sequences (Part 2) [**]
		SUN1A	*Celine & Damian	Intermediate	SUN1B	*Nancy & Damian	Master

	14:00 - 15:30	Sequences for Tango Salon using giros and ochos			Out of Axis Sequences [*]
		SUN2A	*Nancy & Damian	Intermediate	SUN2B	*Celine & Damian	Advanced

	16:00 - 17:30	Lead and disassociation in Tango Nuevo			Interpretation: Dancing to the different orchestras
		SUN3A	*Celine & Damian	Improver	SUN3B	*Jenny & Ricardo	Interm/Advanced

	18:00 -19:30	Milonga: Rhythm & Embrace			Playing with Giros and Enrosques
		SUN4A	*Jenny & Ricardo	Intermediate	SUN4B	*Nancy & Damian	Advanced

Monday 26th May Counting House	12:30 - 14:00	Sequences using colgadas & volcadas both for the dancefloor and exhibitions [*]			Beginners Course! Alongside the main workshop programme, the EITF is also offering an intensive 3 hour beginners course split into 2 sessions. This is open to those who have never tried tango before or wish to go over the basics again. The course will be given by Toby Morris, an experienced Edinburgh teacher. Both classes are in Teviot Row House. Class 1 Sat 17:00-18:30 Class 1 Sun 18:00-19:30
		MON1	*Nancy & Damian	Master

	14:30 - 16:00	Soltadas: structure and application
		MON2	*Celine & Damian	Advanced

	16:30 - 18:00	Demistifying Volcadas
		MON3	*Jenny & Ricardo	Interm/Advanced
		[ Waiting list for followers ]
	18:30 - 20:00	Walking technique, enhancing communication in the couple
		MON4	*Nancy & Damian	Advanced
		[ Waiting list for followers ]

[*] Requires prior competence in leading or following volcadas & colgadas.
[**] Part 2 (SUN 1B) needs to be booked with Part 1 (SAT 4B)

Discounted passes available until Friday 16th May

Choosing the right level

To enhance the teaching experience for everyone, please make sure that you attend classes for the right level of your experience.

Beginner: Little or no experience of dancing tango
Improver: Have some knowledge of the basics* but often find execution difficult. Have been dancing regularly for about 6 months to a year.
Intermediate: Have good knowledge of the basics* and can do them competently. Have been dancing regularly for about one to 3 years.
Advanced: As well as being competent in the basics you have introduced elements of musicality, decoration and different styles. Have been dancing regularly for at least 3 years.
Master: Have been dancing regularly for over 5 years.

Intermediate/advanced workshops (SAT 2B & MON 3) are for either Intermediate or Advanced dancers who are relatively new to the topic.
* Basics: balance, posture, walking, leading, navigating the dance floor, forward & backward ochos and giros.

Partnering in Workshops

In the spirit of tango, in all workshops there will be a policy of swapping partners. Within this, those who book in couples will be given as much opportunity as possible to practice together.

While it is possible for leaders and followers to book classes separately, we will operate a policy of not allowing more than four unmatched leaders or followers at any one time. This may mean a reserve list operating for any class.

Classes will start promptly. Please arrive in plenty of time. All workshops will be limited to 15 couples.