Brooke Burdett returns to Washington, DC for group and private classes. Brooke is an expert leader and follower, and her instruction focuses on improvisation and the development of core elements such as posture, technique and musical interpretation. Schedule of classes and special milonga is as follows:
Friday, July 20th, 8:30-11:30 Special Milonga at Old Stone House, Chevy Chase, MD Saturday, July 21st, 1:00-6:00 Group classes for beginners at Lioudmila Dance Studio, 18 Roth Street, Alexandria VA. Classes will concentrate on technique, form, connection and musicality. 1:00-2:30 PM Walking, Connection, Salidas 2:45-4:15 PM Ochos and Turns 4:30-6:00 PM Rhythm Sunday, July 22nd, 1:00-8:00 Intermediate/advanced group classes at Lioudmila Dance Studio 1:00-2:30 PM Liquid Tango Old and new tango that flows from close to open embrace and back again, juxtaposing tension and release, control and escape. Will specifically include work on Sacadas. 2:45-4:15 PM Follower's Technique & Adornment What both followers AND leaders need to know about the follower's role in Tango. How followers can add adornments, what leaders need to know about them. 4:30-6:00 PM Get Grounded Ever wondered how to get that Buenos Aires look? Take this class and find out how. 6:00-8:00 PM Practica Come and practice what you've learned over the weekend. Brooke will be there to work with you. Beginning students welcome! Tuesday, July 24th, 7:00-10:00 Close Embrace, special invitational class. Saturday, July 28th, 1:00-6:00 Group classes for beginners at Lioudmila Dance Studio Continuing series concentrating on technique, form, connection and musicality. 1:00-2:30 PM Beginning Argentine Tango Waltz 2:45-4:15 PM Useful Combinations and Navigational Tools 4:30-6:00 PM Simple Embellishments for Lead and Follow Sunday, July 29th, 1:00-8:00 Intermediate/advanced group classes at Lioudmila Dance Studio Continuation of the series focusing on stylistic refinements: 1:00-2:30 PM More Liquid Tango Continuation of Liquid Tango I with more complicated movement and sequences. Will specifically include work on Boleos. 2:45-4:15 PM More Follower's Technique & Adornment More about technique and adornments for both leaders and followers and how they are applied in the dance. 4:30-6:00 PM Milonga Traspie Special rhythmic steps in Milonga -- how to do them, when and where to add them. 6:00-8:00 PM Practica Come and practice what you've learned over the weekend. Brooke will be there to work with you. Beginning students welcome! Group classes $20 (single class), discounts applied for multiple classes. Brooke will also be available for private lessons during her stay. Please contact Carole Ekker [(202) 257-4267 or email [email protected]) for more information and directions to locations.
