The Art of Connection

The invisible secrets to effortless tango communication. The secret of amazing tango does not live in your steps. It lives in how you channel energy, create space, and respond to your partner. This unique workshop day strips away the patterns that limit us so that we can focus entirely on what makes a dance truly magical: deep, intuitive connection. Through powerful, simple ideas, you will learn to listen and communicate, transforming how every movement and dance feels. Whether you lead, follow or dual role, this is the connection breakthrough your dance has been waiting for. This day is an exploration of the Art of Connection. Discovering elements of connection that unlock fluent, exciting and delightful tango. It's about allowing your energy to flow, to restore and nourish your dance soul. We will be exploring through contemporary lenses in music and approach to tango. Expect challenge and openess. It's also an opportunity to meet and connect with like minded souls! The day is led by Mark McCormick & Diane Kerry. Their powerful workshops unlock new ways of thinking and being in your dance. Lorenzo Salzano & Ganka Slavova host, and lead the first workshop. Their creative approach challenges and extends what we think we knew about dancing. The day is in three parts 1 Three workshops that will challenge and move you, opening up new ways thinking of and experiencing your dance. 2 A communal meal to connect with friends old and new. 3 An evening dance where you can experiment with your new ideas in a supportive community. The music will be neo / alt / contemporary tango. Other expressive and connected dance styles, such as blues, will find it equally valuable. Spacious venue with wooden floor. The day 11.15 Arrive and settle in, warm up dancing 11.45 Workshop 1 - "New beginnings" If we think of a dance as a conversation, then what can we say to each other in a less restricted world? Lorenzo & Ganka 13.00 Lunch - bring your own. We'll get out the table and chairs and say 'hello' 14.00 Workshop 2 "Elemental Textures" How do we dance connected to our feelings and the music? It's not all about the steps - it's all in the steps, and feeling your connection with your partner. We will experience this through the elements of Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Time, & Space. Diane & Mark 15.30 Break 16.00 Workshop 3 This workshop explores the connection between the individual as a dancer and their expression of movement through the nuanced, delicate touch of a partner. Diane & Mark 17.30 Let's eat. Our communal buffet meal. Rest and re-energise. 19.30 Milonga time! Your DJs are Chris Storey and Lorenzo Salzano. 23.30 Carriages The venue is in Nottingham, centrally placed for the UK, within 30 minutes of Junction 26 on the M1. Booking is now open. Early bird prices during March and April. Full price in May Full pass - Single £45 / £55 Couple £80 / £100 Milonga - £14 on the door - cash or card. Refreshments and biscuits are provided throughout the day until 7pm. Bring your own lunch. The communal meal is a buffet style meal including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. From 7pm onwards there is a licenced bar. Please don't bring your own alcohol or other drinks. Water and biscuits are provided all evening. It's not the steps, it's in the step.