The Tango Club (www.TheTangoClub.com) is proud to present: Tango Zen Workshop in LONDON Saturday 23rd July 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. ================= Workshop Schedule ========================= 13:00 - 14:30 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. Focusing on centering, weight-shifting, and walking in close embrace. 15:00 - 16:30 Tango Zen-II: "Tango Zen mind, beginner's mind" Focusing on converging mind and body by practicing simple tango movements with mindfulness. Adding complexity to your tango by practicing simple movements. Place: Tango Club, 8 Hop Gardens, St Martin's Lane, London WC2 (tube - Leicester Square or Charing Cross) Fee: Each class costs #15 for non-members, #13 for members. Bookings: Please use the online form at www.TheTangoClub.com or phone 020 7701 9647. Partners are encouraged but not required. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. If you have inquiries about class content please email Chan at [email protected]. Also Private lessons available. Visit http://www.TangoZen.com for more information Book, Tango Zen: Walking Dance Meditation ISBN 0-9759630-0-7, #6.99 Available at the workshop "It is the royal road to Tango bliss!" Mary Jaksch, Zen Master and tango dancer "This 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 By the way, there is still space in the Tango Zen Retreat in Venice. (July 25-August 1) If you are interested in participating in the Retreat, please visit http://www.TangoZen.com/italy. ======================================= "Tango Zen: Walking Dance Meditation," ISBN 0-9759630-0-7 For more information, visit http://www.TangoZen.com
