Marina Kenny Tango Seminar in Pittsburgh April 9-12
Born in Lincoln, Buenos Aires. She discovered the tango at age 18 in the city of Rosario. Since then it has formed with the most recognized tango teachers of the country. He also studied modern dance, ballet and contact improvisation, and has been part in several investigation groups in body work. Is important to note that Marina is also Music therapist and Yoga instructor.
Since she moved to Buenos Aires in 2007, has taught regular lessons of tango and perform in recognized studios and milongas of the city, including Viva la Pepa Milonga, Practica X, Tango Brujo, Salón Canning, El Esquinazo and Milonga 10, amoung others.
For the last four years, she´s been working as a dancer and teacher in diferent countries like United States, Canada, México, Poland and China, where she has also participated in renowned festivals.
As a Performer she stands out for her refined technique, precision and expressiveness. Her knowledge of other artistic disciplines gives her a very personal style in the dancing. Respecting the traditional tango essence, she also dominates the most contemporary elements of this dance.
As a professional tango teacher she is clear and accurate in the technical concepts, and transmite her knowledge in a simple way, giving the students the necessary elements to express themselves freely.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9H 7:30-8:30 PM: TANGO TRAINING CLASS
Proprioception development through practice.
Build a sensitive and awake body. Recognize and master tone changes in the body and use them effectively.
Train the body in using bony and muscular chains, find the possibility of joint movement, allowing us to create internal spaces in the embrace and creating a clear and fluid communication with the other. A conscious presence in the very movement that translates into a full and with no stress embrace
Absolute Ballroom 6617 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
$15 (Full time students $10)
Practica
Time: 8:30-10:30pm ($5)
Absolute Ballroom 6617 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206
SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH –“TANGO SEMINAR"
This progressive series of seminars aims to work both technical and formal aspects of the dance, taking as a main shaft the proprioception, working on it through practice, seeking to build a sensitive and awake body. A conscious presence on the own movement that translates into a full and with no stress embrace.
We will work both individually and in pairs, so it is not necessary (but recommended) assisting partner.
Saturday classes are separated by different topics and walking-ins are welcome in each class, we encourage students to participate in all 3 classes as part of the progressive series.
12:45-1:00pm Registrations
Workshop 1: 1pm- 2:30pm
The Movement-Axis displacement, movement mechanics.
Workshop 2: 2:45-4:15pm
The Form-Circularity. Spirals and twists
Workshop 3: 4:30-6pm
The Embrace-Communication. Action, reaction
Cost: 1 class: $25 / 3 classes: $60
Absolute Ballroom 6617 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH - WOMEN’S TECHNIQUE 2PM-4PM
Cost: $25
Absolute Ballroom 6617 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206