Lesson & Practica with LAURA GRANDI

7:00 Balance and Projection: Building Presence from the Axis 8:00-11:00pm Practica with DJ Laura Instructor: Laura Grandi $20 Lesson, Practica $20, or $30 both We are pleased to host master teacher, Laura Grandi, who is now based in the Boston area. Class Objective: Develop awareness of the axis (balance) and learn how to project the body clearly and efficiently in order to improve connection, movement, and overall quality in tango. Balance (Axis) The organization of the body over its vertical axis. The feeling of "standing on yourself" without collapsing or creating unnecessary tension. Projection: The intention and direction of movement before executing it. It is not about falling, but about going toward with control and clarity. Relationship between both: There is no good projection without balance. The axis supports, projection communicates. This is an all levels class—from advanced to those who have completed the Providence Tango Beginner’s Series (or equivalent). No partner is necessary, as we rotate partners throughout the lesson. Participants may choose to lead or follow regardless of gender. If you are not comfortable dancing with everyone in class, please contact one of the instructors in advance or come with a partner to work with for the class. Our classes are open to everyone—all genders and sexual orientations are welcome. About the Teacher Laura Grandi is an Argentine tango dancer and teacher. Over the years, she has trained with some of the most renowned tango masters in Buenos Aires. She was invited to teach workshops at the Buenos Aires International Tango Festival together with teacher Eduardo Pareja. Laura was also selected to study at the Espacio Nacional Tango Argentino, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina. She holds a diploma in Tango from the University of Buenos Aires and has studied choreography, composition, and dance theater at the IUNA (National University Institute of the Arts). Her passion and love for dance have allowed her to promote, perform, and teach Argentine tango and its culture in cities, dance schools, and festivals across Latin America, North America, and Europe. Laura currently teaches and organizes tango classes and workshops in the Boston area and Western Massachusetts, where she is based. [email protected] if you have questions