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Practica Moderno

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March 24, 2024

Independent Media Center *

202 S. Broadway Ave, Urbana IL

2:00- 3:30p

$5.00 Donation

Open Dance

IN ADDITON, BRING A PESKY TANGO PROBLEM FOR OTHER  DANCERS TO POTENTIALLY BRAINSTORM AND PROBLEM SOLVE.

YES, CONSIDER DEMONSTRATING A TANGO MOVE THAT OTHERS CAN EMULATE.

THIS WEEKS, COMMUNITY CHALLENGE,  ENTAILS SWITCHING ROLES BETWEEN LEADING AND FOLLOWING A "ROCK STEP." 

TAKE RISKS, LEAD AND FOLLOW, MAKE MISTAKES, AND STAY CONNECTED.

Practica Moderno

At the turn of the last century, no one learned to dance tango by taking classes. There weren't any classes. 


Instead, a "tango novice" attended a practica to problem solve with fellow dancers.


The goal of Practica Moderno is to re-create that sense of collaboration and collective effort while utilizing modern technology to maximize learning. 

At this practica, you can make mistakes, take risks,  "lead and follow" in a safe and supportive space. 

Can students learn tango without teachers providing direct instruction at every stepYes, they can and they should!


*This event is cosponsored by the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, a grassroots organization committed to media, arts,and technology for social change. The UCIMC is supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council and by our membership. Please consider supporting the IMC by becoming a member or giving a donation.