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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kathryn Johns <[email protected]> Date: Aug 23, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: To: Kathryn Johns <[email protected]> *Dear TangoFriends,* ** *This is the final reminder for this wonderful workshop.* *Don't miss the rare opportunity to join us and learn the most * *important aspect of mastering and enjoying Argentine Tango:* * THE CONNECTION!* *This workshop is suitable for new beginners as well as practised* *dancers and meditators.All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.* ** ** *Here is the workshop we've all been waiting for: TangoZen is coming to Charleston,SC August 27-28 Who They Are: Chan and Eugenia Park,creators of TangoZen,introduced this concept in 2002. Since then they are being welcomed all over the world as interest in this practice gains recognition.They teach TangoZen workshops and retreats in places such as Italy,Canada,UK,Finland,Korea,Singapore and Costa Rica as well as the USA.Most* * recently they have been invited to teach at The Omega institute in NY,and The Kripalu * *Center in Ma. What's It About?: TangoZen is for beginners as well as veteran dancers,for those who are new or seasoned at meditation,and for anyone who is searching for a literal step-by step method that is both rhythmic and simple to pursue,in order to accomplish a peaceful way of being.Chan Park's instruction balances the left and right brain through his clear and concise guidance toward TangoZen. Walking,basic to both Tango and Meditation,creates the basis for the practice of TangoZen,WHETHER DONE WITH ANOTHER OR ON ONES OWN. * ** Participants will learn exercises to lead them to mindfulness, which is a state of full awareness of oneself, one's partner, and one's surroundings. The exercises are adapted from martial arts, meditation techniques, and sports, as well as from Tango, and involve not only physical disciplines, but also mental disciplines of focusing one's whole attention. By practicing these exercises over time, the participants can acquire and increase their balance, connection, centering, grounding, and weight-shifting skills, all of which are critical for dancing tango. Workshop and* Milonga will be held at the Humanities Center 554 RutledgeAv.and Carolina St.,Charleston,SC (find directions at the end of this message) Doors open at 1:30 for late registration.Class will begin promptly at 2pm. Saturday, August 27: Tango Zen l: - "Body Moves, Mind Flows." 2:00 – 3:15: Basic concepts of Zen meditation, breathing, & posture, and exercises for mindfulness & connection with oneself, one's partner & the music. 3:30 – 4:45: Focusing on a meditative approach to tango, practicing centering, weight-shifting, and walking in close embrace. *Milonga: 7:30 - 12:00 BYOB and snacks Due to insurance restrictions,no alcoholic beverages will be permitted inside the Center.A tailgate vehicle will,however, be stationed in front of the building for everyone's use. Sunday,August 28 Tango Zen ll: - "Tango Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" 2:00 – 3:15: Refining the techniques by revisiting well-known tango movements with mindfulness. 3:30 – 4:15: Adding complexity to your tango by diversifying the well-known movements. Practica:4:30-5:30 TUITION: 1 class $25. 2classes $40. 3classes $55. 4classes $65. MILONGA $5. For preregistration by check,send to: Kathryn Johns 926 A Lansing Dr. Mt,Pleasant,SC 29464 Questions?write [email protected]<http://us.f507.mail.yahoo.com/ym/[email protected]> PRIVATE classes are available on Saturday 10am-1pm and Sunday 9am-12pm. $60 per hr.Please reserve ASAP. Chan Park's book"TangoZen:"Walking Dance Meditation" will be available for sale at the workshop. To reach The Humanities Center,take the Crosstown(downtown section of Hwy.17)to Coming St.Turn on Coming from the Crosstown(one way only)--Right turn if traveling South,Left turn if travelingNorth.Go 2 blocks to Carolina St.TurnLeft on Carolina,it ends at Rutledge.Park here,building is on your right at the corner. ------------------------------ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=34442/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs>
