Tango is like a secret danced between two!
There are as many different ways to dance tango as there are
different ways to share a secret. This is the weekend when Gerd shares his secrets!
Argentine Tango is a highly improvisational dance more like a physical communication
between its partners than the stylized image we have from choreographed stage
performances or ballroom competitions.
The dance of tango that is so popular around the world is the social tango originating
from the dancehalls of Buenos Aires during the first half of the last century.
It has seen many mutations as it takes on its own flavor in each country that
adopts it and as it adapts to new time periods. It is very much alive in Argentina
with new modern ideas being added by a new generation of young tango dancers.
Gerd was fortunate enough to have learned his traditional approach
of dancing from many of the old masters in Buenos Aires, some of which unfortunately
have passed away by now. He likes to describe tango as an embrace walked around
the dance floor. It is not for those who watch it, but for those who dance it.
The Landgrove Tango Weekend (May, 21st - 23rd, 2010) is designed to offer a
successive and cumulative series of workshops on the 'social dance' called Argentine
Tango as danced in the dancehalls of Buenos Aires with special focus on the
aspects and principles of 'Lead and Follow' in improvised social tango. This
years theme will be 'turns', in all its variations with enough attention to
new dancers to learn the basics and more experienced dancers to be challenged
with different aspect of the theme.
"Trust me, Gerd has enough tricks up his sleeve to challenge the most advanced dancers".
"With his background in classical ballet, Gerd has a great understanding of movement and is able to share this with clear instructions and well structured classes"
As space is limited to 30 people for the workshops, pre-registration is recommended.
The price is the same as last two years, $80pp for a whole
weekend's worth of dancing and workshops. There is no limit to join us for a
good time over dinner and wine from Argentina with dancing afterwards, however
you do need a seperate dinner reservation in advance, if you
are not staying at the inn.
It all happens at the Landgrove Inn, a short drive from Manchester, Weston or
Londonderry in Vermont, but be warned: check the Landgrove
Inn website or google for directions as you can only get there by dirt roads
with few signs helping you find the way.
Wine is an expression of the land, earth, sun and water! In Argentina it is as much part of the culture as Tango itself! We will taste different wines from Luigi Bosca and Crios/Ben Marco during Friday and Saturday evening.
The Landgrove Inn extents the incredible offer to stay at the inn for only $110 (per person per night), including dinner & wine, breakfast and lunch to keep you going through the next day, the whole weekend will be just $300 plus tax and tips.
Come practice your tango while taking a weekend off in rural Vermont!
Last years testimonial:
"Thanks so much for the terrific tango weekend at
the Landgrove Inn. For Beth and me, who are not exactly beginners, this was
a time to review and improve, and to learn again figures we had forgotten. We
got to “start all over” but do it this time with a good idea of
where it was all going.
We particularly like your approach to teaching tango: clear structure, which
I need, and lots of movement. The benefit of the weekend was that one could
see an overall structure there, which helps me organize the dance “vocabulary,”
and it’s got to help me retain these movements. But, I have to say, we
were so impressed with how well those who had no previous tango experience were
doing over this weekend. It attests to your ability to make this dance accessible
to people.
Two
other things. First, the Landgrove Inn is a real gem. We really enjoyed it.
Food was fantastic; room was very comfortable; great staff with a very welcoming
innkeeper, Tom; beautiful setting, and a really spacious facility for dance.
Second, thanks so much to Gisela for her warm spirit, cheerfulness, and great
help in dancing. We like her a lot and look forward to seeing her and you at
your next ventures . . . Brandon, for sure.
Many thanks, Robert and Beth."