The Ultimate Challenge
Being intrinsic in nature,
the Tango is the most difficult dance there is to learn, therefore the perfect
tool for teaching Leadership, Following and Teamwork on both conscious and
subconscious levels.
Unlike many other dance forms, Tango is not learning a sequence of choreographed
steps. You will learn to lead, follow and to communicate with your with partner
by inviting them to respond to your intent by only using your body language.
This is multitasking on a whole new level. As well as being able to perform
their own improvised steps, the leader will subtly invite their partner to
follow their intention. This is achieved whilst navigating the dance floor with
other dancing couples in very close proximity. This partnership is totally
unique. Each dancer interprets the music, responds and adapts to the environment
in their own way - no two dancers are ever the same.
Leadership
Leaders
have to be clear, concise and confident.
Tango
teaches all the qualities it takes to be an admired, effective and productive
leader.
Confidence
Tango
will teach you to let go of any insecurities and be confident.
Any
hesitation or doubt will clearly be transmitted to your partner through your
body language.
Team Building
The
bonds created in this intense learning experience are powerful, breaking
down barriers and encouraging interaction on a personal and positive level.
Communication
You will
learn a new language - a silent language that is expressed both visually and
physically from your body, from your intent.
Intention
Harness
your intention and communicate it to your follower subtly, yet powerfully so
that within a fraction of a second before you lead a move, they instinctively know what you are
asking.
Connection
Leaders
will use their confidence and clarity to create a strong connection which their
followers can trust.
Followers will allow themselves to be lead by being strong and confident with
intense concentration, while being relaxed and responsive.
Cooperation
You will
be dancing with your partner on a crowded floor surrounded by other dancers who
are all learning to navigate safely as they interpret the music and each other.
You will
discover the need to participate with the will to succeed.
Focus
Total
concentration is required. If either leader or follower allows their focus to
wander, the connection fails and the success of the dance is lost.
Trust
You will
learn to follow with your eyes closed. On a crowded dance floor this requires a
great deal of trust in the leader.
There
are not many other situations in life where you will experience this level of
personal trust and it is a very powerful gift.
Respect
Respect
and trust go hand in hand.
If the
leader or follower feels or shows a lack of confidence in themselves or the
other, the connection will be lost.
Awareness
Every
moment, the leader will instinctively know where the partner’s weight is (which
dictates the nature of the next step), how the partnership is connecting and
will know exactly where the other dancing couples are in the vicinity.
Body Language
You will
take reading body language to a whole new and subtle level and learn how to use
your own body language to subconsciously influence your partner.
Instinct
Like
learning to drive, Tango soon becomes second nature allowing you to lead and
follow by instinct, with all the qualities that you learn affecting every part
of your life.
Coordination
Bring
all the basics of the dance together, coordinating and multitasking to create
something apparently complex out of lots of simple elements.
Appreciation
You will
learn to appreciate your partner and dance according to their response to your
lead.
Negotiation
Leaders
will learn that their lead is actually an invitation that the follower accepts
and then the leader then follows the partner through to the completion of every
step.
In this
negotiation the follower accepts, but possibly with a different variation, which
requires the lead to be able to interpret and instantly adapt to the new situation.
Intuition
You will
learn to develop a very subtle style that allows you and your partner to feel
your way through every step, so you appear to be dancing seamlessly without any
obvious signs of a visible lead.
Initiative
Tango is
not sequences of steps and learned figures. Each step is a complete element that
ends with the leader having the option to lead all manner of different
variations from that step. This depends on a number of key elements such as the
responsiveness of the follower, space available and their own initiative - All
within the framework of the music.
Creativity
Tango
music is unlike any other dance music. It has multiple layers and often a
playful cadence that allow the lead to interpret their own dance. This could be
dancing to the melody, the rhythm, the violins, or the singer, etc.
Intellect
Tango
requires a lot of concentration, common sense and intelligence. It is the most
complicated dance there is and workshops, although fun, can be very mentally
challenging.
Energy
Tango
shares many similarities with Tai Chi and other martial arts in that it requires
a lot of controlled energy. However, in Tango it is directed at peaceful yet
exciting interaction, instead of aggression or defence.
Stimulation
The
mental stimulation that the Tango creates is very powerful on many levels and
very rewarding.
Posture
Tango
requires good posture be applied by both leader and follower, which has a
positive benefit for everyday life with lazy or bad posture being identified and
corrected.
Musicality
Everyone
has the capability of interpreting the cadence of music and Tango will help to
develop that interpretation. This allows the dancer to recognise patterns and
sequences that develop and repeat in the music, allowing them to really dance to
the music.
Timing
One of
the secrets of Tango is that it is danced in the pauses of the music where it
suggests that you take time to enjoy the dance.
Expression
You will
learn to express yourself and your skill in a whole new and exciting way.
Development
Tango
will allow you to grow and develop new abilities and give you a new outlook. The
ultimate personal growth tool.
Individual
Every
person develops in a different way. No two dancers are ever the same.
Interaction
You will
develop a new understanding of how to interact and relate to your co-workers.
Stress
Relief
Dancing
is by far one of the best ways to relieve all those stresses that modern
business and personal life brings.
FUN
Above
all, our workshops are FUN, light hearted and humour is encouraged.
