Hi tangueros, If you have never been to the Triangle for tango, now is the time to consider it! Following a concert and a live music milonga by "The Tango Camerata" on Sept. 5 and 6, the Triangle Tangueros will host another unique event on September 7: TANGO MUSICALITY WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS Improve your dancing by learning about the structure of tango music from a musician's point of view. Taught by Pablo Aslan.
Saturday, September 7 11am-1pm Triangle Dance Studio ( http://www.triangletangueros.org/directions-tds.htm ) Pricing: $25, $20 Students. Call Gulden Ozen at 402-9562 or send an e-mail to: [email protected] ***************************************** PART ONE - Introduction to tango rhythms The Tango Musicality Workshop helps dancers develop an awareness of the musical elements of tango. Unlike other dance music, tango does not rely on drums to communicate its beat. Rather, the beat is inside the orchestra, shared by all the instruments. After this workshop you will never hear tango music the same way. We'll take you inside a tango orchestra and share the secrets of tango musicians and arrangers. Through rhythmic exercises, counting, clapping, and stepping on and off the beat, you'll discover the elusive nature of tango rhythm. TOPICS Introduction to the major rhythmic figures utilized in the Argentine tango: Marcato Sincopa - 3-3-2 - Milonga - Tango syncopations - Off the beat figures - Subdivisions derived from the milonga rhythm. PART TWO - Introduction to phrasing Tangos are like poems: in 3 minutes they tell a whole story dealing with deep emotions but like any work of art, a structure lies beneath the _expression. This workshop looks at the structure of tangos, from the basic 4 measure unit, to longer phrases and sections. This key concept is the link between music and most dance steps. You will gain insight into the style of the major tango orchestras. TOPICS 4, 8 and 16 bar phrases - Form and structure: sections, arrangements - Style variations Comparison of the same song as arranged by various orchestras. - Dancing exercises incorporating longer structures. ******************************** For info about Pablo Aslan: http://www.avantango.com/ Looking forward to seeing you in the Triangle, Gulden Ozen Triangle Tangueros Events Committee Chair (919)402-9562 __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/
