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What is "Tango-Kinetics"? Tango-Kinetics is a multidisciplinary approach to learning and teaching
Tango. Dance techniques are drawn from various Somatic modalities, such as the Feldenkrais MethodTMand BodyMindCentering®,
as well as post-modern dance forms such as Contact Improvisation. These modalities are applied in Dance/Expressive Arts Therapy and as part of dance training programs. Through
this approach, the student develops sensory acuity to listen and respond; neuro-muscular coordination to be grounded and expressive;
and an overall comfort and confidence in dancing to the many surprising twists that occurs within the Tango embrace.
Exercises and explorations explore
the following themes in the context of Tango seqeunces. - spirals and counter-rotations for stability
and connection
- an embrace that connects through, rather than to your partner
- a pliable and dynamic
axis over a fixed upright posture
- spatial and kinesthetic awareness of front/back space,
positive and negative space
- lead and follow exchange for men and women
"I had the pleasure of participating
in some of Arona's Tango-Kinetics workshops. She has developed a novel way to apply this body of knowledge in the context
of dancing tango... I found Arona very effective in helping dancers expand their awareness in the pursuit of effortless and
liberated movements. Not to mention, her workshops are fun!" - AK, workshop participant.
Past Workshop Topics
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This workshop is a 3 hour intensive bodymind journey into choices
we make about our body, how we move, feel, think and sense ourselves and our partners. Our faces wear our emotions. Our body
expresses our attitudes. Our gestures indicate our intentions. Our actions reflect our thoughts and beliefs. This workshop
is a journey into your Self in discovering the visible choices you are making. Whether new to Feldenkrais or returning for more, you will have the opportunity to awaken dormant parts of yourself,
alert your senses and experience sensations that stimulate your entire self into motion. Suggested for those who want
to expand their sensitivity and dexterity in the movement arts (e.g. dance and music) as well as those working through specific
physical symptoms.
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Tango-Kinesis Lab An
innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to Tango technique
The SF Tango-Kinesis
Lab sessions is a multidisciplinary approach to teaching Tango technique. Dance techniques are drawn from the Feldenkrais
Method, Contact Improvisation, and BodyMind Centering, which are well establish movement awareness modalities employed in
Dance Therapy and formal dance training programs. In these lab sessions we tailor the materials, exercises
and movement sequences to the unique aspects of Tango’s couple dialogue, non-verbal semantics and movement dynamics.
This dance training is for anyone who wants to heighten sensitivity and responsiveness,
poise and elegance, and strength and flexibility. Participants benefit by learning and practicing:
- mechanics
of balance - the structural support for groundedness - natural spirals and counter-rotations - pliability
of a dynamic axis - spatial / kinesthetic awareness
Open to all levels, leaders and followers. No partner
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October - November 2008 Workshops Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 8 Studio Tango Vida
4:30 - 5:30 Kinesthetic Awareness 5:30 - 6:30 Tango Music, Partner,
Elements 6:30 - 7 Integration / Practice
sftango-kinesis@gmail.com
Oct 11th:
Compose your Artistic Expression: Find new expressions to your dance through variations in weight qualities, movement
shaping and timing. Based on Bartenieff & Eric Franklin.
Oct 18th: Dancing From the Inside Out: Find spaciousness and release from within to move in tight embraces
or demanding positions. Explore 3 levels of counter-rotation. Based on Eric Franklin, BMC and Feldenkrais.
Oct 25th: Freedom to Move:
Exercises on freeing your pelvis and hips to improve reach and range in leg wraps, boleos and ganchos. Freedom
opens new possibilities for adornment. Based on Feldenkrais.
Nov
8th: Dancing your Edge: Explore tension and release to facilitate swift dynamics of acceleration and deceleration,
fluid adjustments and responsiveness. Based on Feldenkrais and Contact Improvisation.
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Summer Installation of SFTango-Kinesis @Studio Tango Vida sftango-kinesis@gmail.com
June
7: Flexible Feet June
28: Embracing Your Tango Wings July 13: Sensual Hips
Workshop Structure
12:30 - 1:30 Kinesthetic Awareness 01:30 - 2:30 Application to Tango 02:30 - 3:00 Practice Integration |
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SF Tango-Kinesis
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HIPS @Studio Tango Vida sftango-kinesis@gmail.com 12:30
- 1:30 Kinesthetic Awareness 01:30 - 2:30 Application to Tango 02:30 - 3:00 Practice Integration |
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Summer Installation of SFTango-Kinesis @Studio Tango Vida sftango-kinesis@gmail.com
June 7: Flexible Feet June 28: Embracing Your
Tango Wings July 13: Sensual Hips
12:30 - 1:30 Kinesthetic Awareness 01:30
- 2:30 Application to Tango 02:30 - 3:00 Practice Integration |
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