SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH VERSATILITY TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS & MILONGA YO SOY EL TANGO

1:30-3PM Style is not a Sticking Point:  Is it milonguero, is it salon, is it close or open? Often these words trap us into boxes that keep us from exploring the full range of possibilities in any given situation. This class will look at axis, the possible connection points in tango, and how we can use them all to our advantage. We’ll explore dynamic movements that move between positions comfortably and fluidly. We’ll use impulse in creative and interesting ways to explore connection, contrast, musical interpretation and more. The most important things here: being on the same page, making something awesome. $40/per person or see packages below.

3-3:30PM Break with open lab

3:30-5PM Dynamics, Contrast & Musical Play: The more range we have, the more expressive opportunities for us and our partner. We’re going beyond musicality and phrasing, creating optimal conditions in our connection and communication for dynamic energy exchanges. We will study essential social sequences that develop tools for shifting tone, speed, energy, direction, and intention. Expand your expressive range and create a dance that feels present, varied, and intelligently musical, with no choreography required. $40/per person or see packages below.

7:30-10:30 PM Milonga Yo Soy El Tango at Endless Sound Cellars, traditional music with DJ Jordana Del Feld. $20/ per person or see packages below.

APRIL 12TH VERSATILITY TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS & PIZZA PARTY PRACTILONGA

12-2PM The Adaptive Social Dancer Toolkit: This class will work with adaptability in real time, refining your responsiveness and expanding your possibilities. We’re taking our tools to the milonga, adjusting to partners, space, music, and the moment. You’ll learn how to blend embrace, floor craft and dynamics into a unified dance that feels grounded, creative, and socially fluent. This is where versatility becomes your superpower. $60/per person or see packages below.

6-10PM Pizza Party Practilonga at the Jaymes’- potluck sides and drinks, donations only for pizza.

LOCATION, PASSES & REGISTRATION:

PASSES:

SATURDAY ALL DAY PASS (INCLUDES MILONGA): $80 (SAVE $20) ALL ACCESS PASS (INCLUDES ALL THREE SAT/SUN WORKSHOPS AND MILONGA): $120 (SAVE $40)

All Versatility Toolkit classes will take place at the Olympia Eagles, 3rd floor. 805 - 4th Ave. E At 4th and, Plum St SE, Olympia, WA.

Please bring appropriate dance footwear (suede, leather soles), and moveable clothing. Water bottle and layers encouraged.

No partner is required. Some experience with tango is expected (workshops will be adapted to groups experience level but is not intended for absolute beginners). We encourage role switching and partner switching within the class but is not a requirement.

Drop-ins welcome but pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Please email Jennifer to pre-register.