FRIDAY NIGHT GALA

Supper and party/practica after this opening session

6:30-8:30            Boleos

                           Technique dynamics for elasticity and innovation

SATURDAY

12:00-1:30      Sacadas for leader and follower

                         The “keys” to fluid comfortable moves and fun combinations

1:45-3:15         Combinations of circular sacadas and boleos in turns

                         Push your limits and find the secrets of reaching

                         extreme moves even in close embrace

3:30-5:00         Alternations 

                         Change of directions for better flow and navigation

SUNDAY

12:00-1:30       Vals

                         Variations of rhythms and patterns particular to vals

1:45-3:15          Milonga traspie

                          Sensitivity and reaction for milonga figures and musical structures

All classes to be held at  52 Roberts Road Studio, Harvard Square

For Private Classes with Rachel  June 11-15 contact  TimeToTango@me.com 617-285-6136)

                                                                                                GALA & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

SPECIAL CLASS EXTRAVAGANZAS:

After class dances with Rachel, and a glass of port...

6:30-8:30    Leaders Technique  (Followers interested in leader technique are invited)

Leaders’ technique  tools for reaching a harmonious and fluid tango with the follower -  from the point of view of follower, by understanding follower moves and reactions - we will work on turns, circular moves, and change of directions.  Also leading the double time, transmitting slow versus fast moves, perfecting different dynamics and flow.

Chocolate, wine, and good conversation after this farewell session!

Bring both practice shoes (like jazz or soft sneakers) and normal tango shoes with heel 

6:30-8:30   Followers Technique (Leaders interested in follower technique are invited)

Feel more comfortable and confident with your dance as a follower.  Be more present, elegant and sensual, and have a better and quicker reaction and response to leading.  During the course we will work on technique aspects of the dance as a follower -- always in respect to the lead. The material is presented in two segments:

Part 1

How to reach an elegant and comfortable posture

Finding your axis, balance, center

Freedom and relaxation of the legs – disassociation

Footwork 

Walking - technique

Part 2

Technique of ochos – different directions  - disassociation and pivot

Boleos  - technique of back and forward boleos

Turns – “el molinette” – technique and rhythm 

Embellishments: Different adornos for different moments (the pausa, rhythm, music…) – rulo, punteo, lapis and many more  - not only how but also where and when, how to dance the silence, as well as the musical interpretation of adornos.

GLOWING REVIEWS:

Definitely one of the best teachers I’ve ever encountered. She was exceptional in teaching not only figures, but also the principles of how these figures are mere creative insertions in the context of other basic figures…

Erika, Vancouver

 

I feel I learned more than all the other classes together the last year. Hope to see you and work with you again when you're back!  Judith Wellner

That was an AWESOME followers' technique class, Rachel.  I loved those planeo-enrosque-caracia-lapiz exercises.   And you provide such perfect examples it is difficult to forget!

Sly Remington Masters, Seattle

Thanks to all for a delightful weekend with Pablo Veron & Rachel Greenberg in Chicago!

Pablo and Rachel created a special harmony amongst themselves and the rest of the group.

Katia, Maria, Burak, Shafqat - Tango Eclectique, DC

I am the one who danced with you at the end of the class on complicated back sacadas, Sunday. I just wanted to thank you for the class. I really enjoyed it, especially the exercises :)

Yuriy Pylypchuk, DC

 

Thank you for an excellent learning experience in your "Ladies Technique" workshop this afternoon! 

Marc Sfqueertanguero

 

We've taken lessons from everyone and I have to say your explanation of the walk was the clearest I've ever seen. If possible, we'd like to schedule a private for Friday evening Bob Lansburg

 

Thank you for the wonderful technique workshop Rachel! It was so great getting such specific and detailed feedback. Nicole Adams, Seattle

 

Many good dancers don't really know how to teach well... but, you are so great! I love your teaching technique.  Sylvie Mytienne, DC

 

Thank you so much for arranging the workshops with Rachel Greenberg.  She is an amazing instructor who provided great information on the connection between the man and woman and key tips to improve lead and follow skills   Peter and Cathy Knowlton 

There was clear explanation, ample time to drill, and lots of individual feedback to everyone.  She has cast a spell upon the entire Bay Area tango community.  San Francisco

 

Other dancers are finding out what some of us already know about you-- Your teaching is wonderful.  Randy, San Francisco

class prices & registration:

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