Zina Argentine Tango Dance

Improvisational Tango

Dance, exercises and clear explanation of the basics of Dance on example of perfect technique, rhythm, and musicality of Argentine Tango dance.

What we do is learning how to improvise the dance. This is a heart of all tango styles: Orillero(Nuevo), Salon, Apilado, Milonguero, Canyengue as well as other dances. In order to explain what is going on with the active body in tango, I use a method similar to classical dance. To improve balance, obtain energy waves, perfect pivoting and ocho technique and master the magical tango embrace I use method which I call "Yoga Tango" developed by me. Students told me that these methods helped them in other dances.

Why tango? Argentine Tango is an improvisational dance. Like no other dance it establishes the cornerstones of any dance improvisation: body awareness, reach rhythms, musicality, use of space and interconnection among dancers. It is more focused on these particular qualities of than Contact Improvisation. Argentine Tango is very reach in movements approaching the vocabulary of professional theatrical dance. At the same time it does not require special physical abilities which makes this dance a perfect hideaway for an artistic soul.

Instructor Igor Polk is a master of rare traditional styles: Orillero, Canyengue and Apilado as well as more popular Salon and Milonguero. He is teaching since 2007. Since 2009 he is partnering with Cecilia Sung, a versatile and elegant dancer. Those who are seeking for quality movements, musicians, martial artists, ballroom and ballet dancers are especially welcome - you will find these classes up to your interests.

Concepts: Lead and Dance with the Body; "Active woman"; Tango Rhythm and Musicality; Improvisation and Creativity; Systematic Approach; Feelings and Amplitude, Sensitivity and Energy, Yoga Tango. Мы говорим по-русски

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Welcome to our classes in 2013 ! Yes, all on schedule.

Monday, Samovar, Another flyer about tango in Mountain View
1077 Independence Ave., Mountain View,

PM:
7:30 -   8:30 $10 Level 1 New to tango? Start here..
8:30 -   9:45 $10 Level 2 Improvisation Tango Class.
9:45 - 12:00 $Free Practica - Any music: classical, jazz, traditional tango, tango Nuevo.

"What style of tango do you teach?" - I teach the essence of tango of all styles. I do point out if something belongs to a certain style: Salon, Orillero, Canyengue, Apilado, Milonguero, Nuevo. I especially welcomes dancers who want to learn tango in all its complexity and beauty, not bound to any restrictions. I am the only one dancer in San Francisco Bay Area who knows all these styles.
"Should I start learning tango in open or in close embrace?"
"How long it will take me to learn tango ?" - Here you will find answers to other questions.. Also see the links above ^
"Why you do not publish the topics of your lessons?" - I do think over the topics of classes, only I do it in the day of the class based on my most recent observation and dance experience with students. I do address their immediate needs to progress them as soon and as effectively as possible to the heights of tango. I can variate or even change the topic depending of the students who come. The topic addresses the average regular students and challenges them, but I do take consideration of more advanced dancers as well as the less advanced. "Igor has the wonderful ability to tailor the class on the needs of those present. This flexibility allows for a better learning and challenging place for the students"

I teach serious tango with great attention to details involving correct tango rhythm, body energies and movements, in all its complexity. Why tango is like it is? Did someone invented it? No. They have discovered it. It is a natural way of movement of a well developed body. Discover it in yourself.

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