University of Minnesota
Summer 2012 Class
U Tango
Summer 2012 class begins on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Class
series will be taught by
Eric Li and includes: 12 Thursday Lessons &
Weekly
open practice sessions on Sunday evening
Cost : $35 students
$45 non students
(Faculty, Staff, and Community Members)
Your
first lesson is free!
Place: University
Baptist Church Gym
1219
University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. It
is next to the Purple Onion and kitty corner from Sanford Hall.
Please don't use the main church entrance! The entrance is on the SIDE
of the building, between the church and the library.
Old Curriculum
All Levels 1 - subject to change
1 Open embrace - walking - rockstep
2 Open embrace - rockstep - turn to the left parallel system
3 Open embrace - Cross system walking - changing from parallel to cross system - cruzada
4 Review - floor craft - how to practice
5 Open embrace turn to the left in cross system
6 Open embrace - rock step turn to the right in parallel system
7 Open embrace - ocho cortado
8 Review - musicality
9 Close embrace
10 Close embrace
11 Review - how to catch the ending
All Levels 2 - subject to change (not in particular order)
1 Grounding
2 Connection (embrace)
3 Change of directions
4 Footwork / loose legs / heel toe movement
5 Musicality
6 Pivots / turns
7 Partnering / body awareness
8 Moving as a whole / also partnering
9 Displacements
10 Floor craft
Practicas
Practica time is on Sunday from 6pm-9pm at the University Baptist Church Gym. We encourage all of our members to attend practicas to get the chance to work on movements covered in class. There are no formal instructors, but our assistant teachers will be there to help you. Practicas are free!
Location
Our lessons
will always be at the University Baptist Church Gym.
More
info
Weekly
lessons on Thursday and Sunday are taught by Eric
Li
We also have assistant teachers who can help you during the lessons and practicas.
FAQ1) What do I wear?
Wear something that you are comfortable moving in. We're mostly students, so it's a very casual environment.
2) Shoes?
If you have shoes that have soft soles (suede, etc) they are IDEAL for tango. You want a smooth surface on the bottom of your shoes. DO NOT feel like you have to go out and buy special shoes for tango. Socks are really good too! Be sure, however, that you wear (if possible) shoes that will not "come off." Ankle straps for heels, no flip flops, etc.
3) When do I pay?
Membership due is due on the second lesson in the semester.
4) Do I need a partner?
Absolutely not! We rotate partners often and there is usually a good ratio of girls to guys. Just bring yourself!
WK
