About this Event

"The Other" Bringing Awareness of the Other into My Dance October 3โ€“4, 2026 | Louisville, Kentucky Join internationally acclaimed tango artist Fernanda Ghi for a unique two-day immersion exploring one of tango's deepest ideas: Understanding the other. Open Role is not simply about dancing both roles. It is about discovering how each role communicates, listens, proposes, responds, and ultimately creates connection. By experiencing both perspectives, dancers gain greater empathy, clarity, musicality, and presenceโ€”qualities that enrich every tango they dance. This weekend is designed for intermediate tango dancers who are ready to deepen not only what they dance, but how they connect. ๐ŸŒฟ The Open Role Concept Understanding roles is the key to communicationโ€”not only in tango, but in every relationship. The one who proposes must also learn when to let go and trust. The one who responds must first learn to listen before reacting. Open Role invites us to experience both perspectives. Rather than seeing leader and follower as fixed identities, we begin to understand them as complementary conversations happening within the embrace. By dancing "the other," we discover both the differences and the remarkable similarities that make tango such a profound dialogue. As Fernanda says: "This is not about leading or following. It is about returning to the essence of tango." ๐Ÿ—“ Schedule Saturday โ€ข October 3 ๐Ÿ•› 12:00 PM โ€“ 2:00 PM Workshop I โ˜• 2:00 PM โ€“ 2:15 PM Break ๐Ÿ• 2:15 PM โ€“ 4:15 PM Workshop II ๐ŸŒ™ 9:00 PM Milonga Sunday โ€ข October 4 ๐Ÿ• 1:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM Workshop III (Includes a short break.) ๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM Guided Practica Saturday Theme Organizing the Body Movement begins from the center. Through individual and partner exercises we'll explore how the relationship between the center, arms, hands, legs, and feet creates a clearer, more efficient connection. Topics include: โœจ Finding and organizing your axis โœจ Efficient weight transfer โœจ Generating movement from the body's center โœจ Creating an effortless, intimate embrace These principles are then applied directly to traditional Argentine Tango figures. Sunday Theme The Turn (Giro) The mechanics of the turn remain the same, regardless of the sequence. This workshop explores how each role contributes differently while functioning together as one unified system. We'll investigate: โœจ The mechanics behind every successful giro โœจ How each role generates and receives movement โœจ Exchanging energy through the embrace โœจ Creating fluid, balanced, connected turns Practical exercises will lead into applications within traditional tango vocabulary. ๐Ÿ’ƒ Who Is This Weekend For? This immersion is designed for intermediate tango dancers. Whether you primarily lead, follow, or already dance both roles, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of movement, communication, and the shared conversation that makes Argentine Tango extraordinary. ๐Ÿ’ธ Pricing Full Weekend Pass $150 per person Registration details coming soon. We look forward to sharing a weekend of curiosity, connection, and discovery with you.

Dance Styles

Tango (100%)

Organizer

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Cherie Lanier

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Yelena Hagan

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Bourbon Tango