Cecilia Gonzalez in Portland, OR

Cecilia Gonzalez visits Portland October 13-21, 2025 Argentine Tango Classes, Workshops & Private Lessons Sign Up Online for Workshops & Drop in Class at https://dancewithjoystudios.com/2025-oct-cecilia Friday, October 17 Sign Up 6:45pm-8:00pm Workshop #1: Exploring Communication Between Both Roles Through guided exercises, we’ll dive into the communication between initiator and receiver. Develop awareness, responsiveness, and a more equal, dynamic conversation within the dance. Sign Up 8:00pm -11:00pm Neo Tango Milonga Magnetica Saturday, October 18 Sign Up 2:00pm-3:15pm Workshop #2: Turns and Walks, Mastering Flow and Precision. A deep dive into two foundational elements of tango: the walk and the turn. We’ll explore technique, rhythm, and transitions, aiming for fluid movement and shared musicality Sign Up 3:30pm-4:45pm Workshop #3: Revisiting the Cross. Detail, Intention, and Variation The cross is one of the most iconic moments in tango — but it’s not just a single step. It’s a family of possibilities. In this class, we’ll explore different types of crosses and how both initiator and receiver contribute to their creation. We’ll work on timing, structure, and using the cross as a dynamic tool for improvisation. Sunday, October 19 Sign Up 11:30am-12:45pm Workshop #4: Sacadas. Working with the space we create and the space we step into Sacadas involve more than displacement — they are about offering, entering, and respecting space. We’ll explore how initiators and receivers use timing, body organization, and spatial awareness to co-create dynamic and safe sacadas. Sign Up 1:00pm-2:00pm Drop In Lesson before the practica. The Power of the Embrace. Presence, Listening, and Sensitivity The embrace is more than a frame — it’s a space of trust and subtle dialogue. This class focuses on listening through touch, pausing meaningfully, and creating a grounded, intimate connection. Sign Up 2:00pm-4:00pm Tango Practica Sign Up 4:15pm-5:30pm Workshop #5: Linear Boleos, Pendulum Motion and Contraposition. This class focuses on linear boleos through pendulum dynamics, body opposition, and the expressive motion of the free leg. Learn how to generate and receive boleos with clarity, fluidity, and deep connection. Workshop Tuition: $35 each / $150 for 5 Workshops Sign Up Online for Workshops & Drop in Class at https://dancewithjoystudios.com/2025-oct-cecilia Private Lessons: $140 To schedule a private lesson with Cecilia, please contact Rachel Lidskog-Lim at: [email protected] (503) 704- 5617 Professional Bio for Cecilia Gonzalez A well-respected figure in the Buenos Aires tango community, Cecilia González has taught and performed at some of the world’s most renowned tango festivals since 1996. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of partnering with some of the most iconic tango dancers of her generation, including Osvaldo Zotto, Fabián Salas, and Mariano 'Chicho' Frumboli, among others. Her dance is defined by technical precision, fluidity, elegance, and a remarkable ability to improvise. These qualities, along with her deep passion for teaching, have made her one of the most sought-after tango instructors globally. Since 1996, she has been invited regularly to teach workshops in Europe and North America. Since 1999, Cecilia has been a member of the teaching faculty at the prestigious Argentine International Tango Congress (C.I.T.A.) in Buenos Aires, one of the most important tango events in the world. To pre-register for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Cecilia, please contact Rachel Lidskog-Lim at: [email protected] (503) 704- 5617 Sign Up directly Online for Workshops at https://dancewithjoystudios.com/2025-oct-cecilia Dance with Joy Studios 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202