Tango Zen Workshop in Montreal Sat & Sun May 14&15, 2005
Tango Zen is an innovative yet natural idea of meditating while dancing Tango. Building on the striking similarities between Tango and Zen, this Workshop will introduce methods through which dancers at any skill level and non-dancers alike can experience and enjoy the benefits that result from integrating Tango and Zen. It is the royal road to Tango bliss! --- Mary Jaksch, Zen Master and tango dancer "Chan helps us to feel how tango deepens our experience of ourselves as individuals and as partners." --- Daniel Trenner, founder of The Tango Catalogue You put voice to my sentiments of dancing in the moment! --- Rusty, Tucson, AZ ============== schedule ============ Saturday May 14th Class 1: 12h-13:15h Tango Zen-I: "Body moves, mind flows." Introducing basic concepts of Zen meditation, breathing and posture, exercises for establishing mindfulness, and connection with one's partner and music. Class 2: 13:30h-15h Tango Fundamentals-I: Focus on centering, weight-shifting, and walking in close embrace. Sunday May 15th Class 1: 12h -13:15 Tango Zen-II: "Tango Zen mind, beginner's mind" Focus on converging mind and body by practicing simple tango movements with mindfulness. Class 2: 13:30 15h Tango Fundaments-II: Adding complexity to your tango by practicing simple movements. Place: Moka Danse, 5175A avenue du parc, montreal Fee: $20 CAD ($35 per couple) per class if registered by April 30th. Afterwards, $25 CAD ($45 per couple) per class. Contact: Shandoah ([email protected] or 514-844-0643) to register or Chan ([email protected] or 202-256-6288) to inquire. Visit http://www.TangoZen.com for more information. ======================================= "Tango Zen: Walking Dance Meditation," ISBN 0-9759630-0-7 For more information, visit http://www.TangoZen.com
