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Date/Time
Date(s) - 30/10/2016
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
1313 Hollis St
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Sunday, Oct 30: “Rap on Wraps” Class & Practica with Max and Margaret
1313 Hollis
3-4:30 pm Class
4:30-6 pm Open Practice
Max and Margaret will introduce the concept of the leg wrap in one specific figure, and then examine various entrances, exits, embellishments and timing. Discover how momentum and off-axis posture produce both powerful and flowing wraps. Special tips for followers on the free leg dynamics. Designed for new and experienced wrappers. We encourage those with more experience to share their knowledge with those who are just learning the dynamics of the tango leg wrap.
COST:
Class & Practica 3-6 pm
$15 per person / $25 per couple
Pre-registration is helpful.
Practica only (4:30-6 pm) $5
This is the first of several fall classes with Max and Margaret examining wraps & off axis moments.
IS THIS TOO EASY FOR ME? = If you already know the basic figure, then you can enjoy going into depth with the variations, learning new entrances, exits and timing.
IS THIS TOO HARD FOR ME? = probably not, if you know the basics. Leg wraps grew rapidly in popularity about a decade ago because they were more easily mastered by new dancers than some other tango concepts like turns with sacadas, ganchos & boleos. The wrap combines elements of the boleo (whip) and gancho (hook). They are interactive, fun and engaging. They have falling out as a topic at festivals (passé) but are still widely danced for the simple pleasure of doing them. (BTW this historical analysis is my opinion, not tango gospel!)