Beginning Argentine Tango

Find your core stability, better balance, and enjoy low-impact exercise while studying The Argentine Tango! After a targeted warmup, expert instructor Rebecca Rorick Smith will guide you through Tango basics including: essential Lead/Follow communication, Tango Music, and some iconic movements like the Caminada, La Cruzada, Ochos, and Paradas. The end of the series will include a mini “Milonga” or Tango dance event. This incredible improvised social dance has its roots in Buenos Aires from the early 20th century but has evolved and spread to encompass a huge worldwide community. Tango is an excellent way to meet new people, communicate non-verbally, exercise, experience a mind/body challenge, and most importantly have a lot of fun! No previous dance experience needed and no partner necessary.

Location: Community Center- McMinnville, OR
Instructor: Rebecca Rorick Smith
Ages: 16+ 
Tuesdays - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $49/$59
Session 1: Sept 17 - Oct 15 (No Class Oct 1)
Session 2: Oct 22 - Nov 12

Registration:
*Online through community center: https://www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov/communitycenter
*or through the instructor:
rebeccaroricksmith@gmail.com

week 1:

Meet and greet. Tango: where, what, when, why
Warm-up
Leading and following, walking, changing direction, 6-count basic, Navigation
Practice time

week 2:

Warm up
Walking, accelerations, 8-count basic, La Cruzada
Practice time

week 3:

Warm-up
Review, cross-system, Ochos
Practice time



week 4:
Warm up
Review, Paradas, Overview
Mini- 'Milonga'