Workshops with Ana Thomas 4 13-4 14

Hello Portland!!! I am proud to announce that Ana Thomas will return to Portland April 12th-15th. During that time she will be offering both group workshops and private lessons. Preregister for classes by emailing me at [email protected], class size is limited, so book your space now! No partner necessary!!! Saturday, April 13th: "Dynamic Embrace" 2pm-3:15pm Ana will delve into the finer points of the classic Tango embrace. We will explore how the embrace may be adapted to accommodate different aspects in the flow of the dance. This technique creates an embrace that can breathe as we move through the different figures of our vocabulary. "Vals Cadenas" 3:30pm-4:45pm This class will focus on Cadenas (chains) and the musicality of Tango Vals. We will learn how to accentuate the vals music with the fun lilt of a well executed Cadena. These figures create a fun dynamic flow that pairs nicely with the upbeat energy of your favorite vals. Sunday, April 14th: "Versatile Gyro Technique" 2pm-3:15pm The giro allows us to soar playfully through the lyrical elements of the music. Proper technique adds layers and depths to our play in the circular aspect of the dance. Ana will deconstruct the giro into its distinct elements and reconstruct it to empower both fun and technicality in the dance. "Milonga" 3:30pm-4:45pm Ana will wrap up the workshops with one of her greatest strengths, Milonga dance. If you have ever felt intimidated by the pulsing beat of a milonga tanda; this class is for you!!! Participating in this class will embolden you on the dance floor when the primal cadence of a milonga calls you to the floor. Workshop Prices: Early Bird Pricing: $80 for the whole weekend or $25 per class. After April 5th: $100 for the whole weekend or $30 per class. For information about financial aid, please contact me. To register for the workshops, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-reBaVtEvKe90qQzEEh1SVRhLzF32osaM5Jdle24FnEbGSg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1hvKW7tvkQMlUgRvG1LaBu-O4JKAyzd70fwaDMAifN8pCqxuNBLfWbMgk Private Studies with Ana: Ana will be offering a limited number of private lessons. Time is very limited and these are quickly booked. In an effort to make her teaching accessible to a wide range of the community, she has offered the very reasonable rate of $80/hr for private studies. Members of our community, myself included who have studied with Ana in the past have marveled at the benefits of private study with Ana. About Ana: Ana was born in Buenos Aires and learned to dance Tango on the cobblestones of Buenos Aires and in the hallowed halls of that city's fabled milongas. She was mentored first by her father and older brother. She has studied with the true maestros of Buenos Aires including: Graziela Gonzales, Gabriel Misse, Geraldine Rojas, Jorge Dispari y la Truca, Leandro Oliver and Laila Rezk and many others. In 2017 Ana won the Official USA Tango Championship with her brother Michael. She continues to share her passion for Tango from her home in Las Vegas, Nevada and regularly travels teaching workshops and performing around the country. For my part, I have never met a more warm and friendly Tango teacher and I will always be grateful for how she has transformed my dance. You can learn more about Ana here: https://www.facebook.com/anathomastango/ Thank you, Nat Willing