PDX Tango Intensive Winter 2025 with Dominic Bridge & Michelle Lamb

PDX Tango Intensive Winter 2025 with Dominic Bridge & Michelle Lamb // January 31 – February 3, 2025 // Rae Loft at the Bakery Building 2222 NE Oregon St., Suite 207, Portland, OR Meet Michelle Lamb: One of New York City's best-known and most accomplished tangueras, Michelle Lamb took her first dance steps at the age of six at the world-renowned San Francisco School of Ballet. Her dance experience has been broad and eclectic including touring and performing with famous musical artists like Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin in prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London and off-Broadway theaters in New York City. Ms. Lamb has toured the world extensively to teach and perform Argentine tango, often with famous tango orchestras and composers. In the United States she has headlined major tango festivals such as Windy City Tango Festival in Chicago and the San Diego Tango Festival. Michelle currently resides in NYC, teaching tango and the Gyrotonic Expansion System, a holistic movement practice that complements dance and improves flexibility and strength. Every Sunday night, she runs El Destino, one of New York's hottest milongas. About Dominic Bridge: Dominic Bridge has been fully immersed in Argentine Tango since 2005, emerging as one of North America’s most esteemed practitioners and educators. His contributions to the dance span over 30 countries across five continents. He now lives in Denver, CO, but is considered a local teacher in PDX. A consummate global citizen and polyglot, Dominic has enriched his artistry through residencies in cities renowned for their cultural significance, including Buenos Aires, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Budapest, Moscow, and Pune. These experiences have informed his nuanced approach to Tango, which integrates diverse cultural perspectives. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing Tango communities in regions such as Armenia and India, where he will tour for the third time in 2025. Dominic’s pedagogy is rooted in a holistic understanding of Tango as both a social dance and an expressive art form. His methodology emphasizes the mastery of fundamental elements—embrace, connection, floorcraft, musicality, and improvisation—while fostering personal artistry. He also delves into the therapeutic and humanistic dimensions of the dance, championing its potential to build deeper interpersonal connections and enrich emotional well-being. In addition to his teaching and performing, Dominic is a dedicated mentor, event organizer, and institution builder. He has established Tango schools, guided emerging teachers and performers, and curated immersive experiences that inspire both novices and seasoned dancers. ----------Intensive Schedule---------- Friday, January 31, 2025 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The Embrace That Stole Christmas Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:00 – 2:15 pm: Something's Gotta Give 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Can’t Hardly Floorcraft 4:00 – 5:15 pm: Crazy, Stupid Boleos Sunday, February 2, 2025 12:00 – 1:15 pm: Milonga, Actually 1:30 – 2:45 pm: How I Tangoed Your Mother (ADV) 3:00 – 4:15 pm: Sleepless in Soltadas (ADV) Monday, February 3, 2025 Norse Hall Milonga 7:00 – 8:15 pm: You've Got Cadencia! (drop-in & beginner friendly) 8:15 – 12:00 am: Milonga with performance by Dominic & Michelle ----------Class Descriptions---------- Friday, January 31 6:00 – 7:15 pm: The Embrace That Stole Christmas Give your partner the gift of connection. We will focus on creating balance between structure and flexibility for changing momentum and musical dynamics. All Levels – Beginners too! Saturday, February 1 1:00 – 2:15 pm: Something’s Gotta Give: Techniques for Both Roles Followers, take your space, and leaders, get out of the way! Leaders must both lead and give space for followers to execute, especially when it requires changing distance in the embrace. Followers will learn how to express their steps with confidence and decisiveness. All Levels – Beginners too! Saturday, February 1 2:30 – 3:45 pm: Can’t Hardly Floorcraft Take your navigation from awkward to awesome! In this workshop, we’ll tackle common floorcraft challenges, from tight spaces to tricky situations, and teach you how to move through them with confidence and grace. Confined spaces shouldn’t confine your creativity!�All Levels – Beginners too! Saturday, February 1 4:00 – 5:15 pm: Crazy, Stupid Boleos Master the art of boleos without losing your mind—or your balance. This class focuses on controlled technique, timing, and connection to execute linear and circular boleos that are both dynamic and effortless. Whether you’re leading or following, learn to create boleos that feel as smooth as they look. All Levels Sunday, February 2 12:00 – 1:15 pm: Milonga, Actually Let’s learn to distinguish actual milonga traspie from simply dancing fast tango. We'll cover authentic footwork and rhythms so that your milonga resembles the real thing. All Levels Sunday, February 2 1:30 – 2:45 pm: How I Tangoed Your Mother (ADV) Let’s binge on the secret steps and sweeps that made her swoon. Come check out these timeless, powerful, and super fun accents that you can rely on. We will cover the classic “cuarta” as well as other positions. All Levels Sunday, February 2 3:00 – 4:15 pm: Sleepless in Soltadas (ADV) Never been soltada’d? “Soltar” means “to let go”—aka, “Unhand me, you mindless brute!” Soltadas are steps that require the embrace to break in order to complete the movement. Master dynamic soltadas while keeping connection and fluidity with your partner. All Levels Monday, February 3 7:00 – 8:15 pm: You've Got Cadencia! Put the swag back in your grrrr! We will focus on musicality of the walk and fundamental movement, connecting you more deeply to your partner and the music. Finding the swing in your movement. Let’s make the walk great again, again! All Levels – Beginners too! INTENSIVE SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS BEGINNERS WELCOME TO CLASSES MARKED “BEGINNERS TOO!” Registration limited to 50 participants. Register now to confirm your spot. No partner required. PRICES: $35 for one workshop $30 each for two to seven workshops $200 for Intensive Pass (8 workshops) To register or for more information: [email protected] PRIVATE LESSONS: $120/hr + floor fees $10 discount for Intensive Pass holders TANGO SHOE DISCOUNT: $20 discount with Full Intensive Pass For existing inventory or custom orders Valid through the event or while supplies last instagram.com/monomytangoshoes facebook.com/MyTangoShoesByMONO RSVP on Facebook Event for updates Website & Social Media: www.dominicbridge.com IG/YouTube: @dominicbridgetango