Wednesday Tango: Special Guest Instructors Jennifer Jaymes & Martín Almirón at Bailonga

On Wednesday, June 17th, special guest instructors Jennifer Jaymes & Martin Almiron are kicking off their "Returning to the Essence" tour right here in Eugene, at Bailonga! They will be touring the Pacific Northwest to teach a series of workshops that distill the essence of tango as a social dance into tangible relatable skills to be used on the dance floor. At Bailonga, they will be teaching their class, entitled "The Origin is the Embrace," which they describe as, "A return to the heart of tango: the embrace as the first and truest technique. Explore how comfort, trust, and attunement shape everything that follows. We work with adaptability, shared connection points, micro-listening, and the emotional intelligence of holding another person. This class restores what social tango has always been, a conversation that begins with the way we connect and adapt, not the shapes we create." (We will also have a From Zero class available for any first-timers.) After their 1-hour class, we'll enjoy an evening dancing to a special mix of Nuevo, Golden & Modern Traditional with DJ Kella. And mid-way through the dance, Jennifer and Martín will be treating us to a performance! And because of the extra long lesson and added performance, we'll keep the music going until 10:30PM to give people plenty of dancing time. This special event will be $10 but as usual, a desk shift gets you free entrance, the free passes given at Jump Into Tango apply to this event, and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Jennifer and Martín will be teaching a series of workshops in Eugene on June 20th, and if you're interested in scheduling a private lesson with one or both of them, please email [email protected] to reserve a slot. You can learn more about Jennifer Jaymes at WorldEmbraceTango.com and view her performing here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/659966947123540 You can learn more about Martín Almirón at MartinAlmironTango.com and view him performing here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ1CPTkSOC/ ————————— Reminders: • Masking is not required but encouraged, and there will always be masks and hand sanitizer available at the front desk. • Due to recent thefts at the Vet’s Club and in the parking lot, it’s recommended that you keep your valuables close by. You’re welcome to store them by the stage or behind the divider for extra security. • No street shoes, please — they can damage the floor. Please bring clean non-marking footwear such as dance shoes or sneakers. Thanks! • A 30-minute desk shift gets you in for free! First come first served to sign up for shifts, but there are virtually always open slots available. • Please avoid fragrances/perfumes. Some of us are allergic. Thank you! New to our event? We are a friendly, casual, fun group of Argentine tango dancers who love to learn, experiment and dance to good music. On most nights, you’ll dance tango to a mixture of traditional, Nuevo and alternative (non-tango that’s fun to dance to) music and make sure to make it to our live music events and special guest instructors hosted multiple times a year. We would love to introduce you to Argentine Tango in Eugene, Oregon! Check out a sample playlist of the music we play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UH1iS-BLQQ&list=PLVpgUjor78gaVzkCStEgvBwUK_J11eo9f&index=1 This Week’s Event Wednesday, June 17th Schedule: • 7:00PM - Beginning and Intermediate lessons • 8:00–10:30PM - DJ Kella • 8:45PM - Demo Performance Intermediate teacher: Jennifer Jaymes and Martin Almiron Lesson topic: The Origin is the Embrace From Zero Beginner teacher: Noah Brenner DJ: Kella Music: Special Mix of Nuevo, Golden & Modern Traditional Location: Upstairs Ballroom at the Vet’s Club Cost: $10 (Cash, check, Venmo, PayPal) — No one will be turned away due to lack of funds — Volunteer: 30-minute desk shift gets you in free! Parking: To the left of Vet’s club building or nearby street parking. Accessibility: The Vet’s club’s ramp is on the front-right corner of the building. There is an elevator directly to the right once inside the main entrance.