Discovering awareness starts in our first experience of form, our own body. You will experience the interface between imagination, memory, and physicality within the context of tango, increase your listening skills and express your intention. These explorations will help you to more accurately understand and interact in the leading and following roles in your daily activities and exchanges.
In class you will:
- Learn about the historical origins of Argentine Tango as a popular and community culture
- Witness and be part of this cultural form created by a group of people for the community
- Learn a method to develop attention in order to create intention in your body through movement and dance
- Transfer this intention to another person in order to sense a space to co-create movement together
- Explore the expression of rhythm and lyricism through your body
- Explore Leader and Follower roles as a cycle
The classes will include a combination of singular and partnered exercises, verbal and video presentation, and group discussion.
Suzann Duquette will collaborate during this program by introducing sitting meditation and selected body disciplines and exercises that compliment Tomas’ physical and contemplative approach to tango.
Please note: This is a movement workshop that will require physical contact with other people. However, to attend the class no partner is necessary and everyone will be experiencing the leader and follower roles. This program is for ALL levels of Tango experience.
If you do attend class with a partner, you will not be required to change partners.
What you will need: Wear comfortable clothing, dress as you would for a yoga or meditation class. Please wear or bring socks. No shoes of any kind needed.
The program begins at 7:30pm on Friday, December 4th. It concludes at 5pm
on Sunday, December 6th
Program Price: $275
Please Note:
Price includes meals but not
accommodations.
It is traditional for students to offer a monetary gift to the teacher in appreciation for receiving
the teachings, and in recognition of the years of training and understanding the teacher has cultivated.
There will be an opportunity to offer a teaching gift at the program.
Scholarship and Financial Aid resources are available to make dharma accessible to
people in all circumstances. We offer different ways for overcoming financial obstacles
here.
About Tomas Howlin:
Born and brought up in Buenos Aires, Tomas shares his 14 years of teaching and performing experience throughout Argentina, North America, and Europe. Having had the privilege to study and assist some of the most respected master teachers of tango, young and old, and through his understanding and dedication, Tomas has created a bridge linking traditional Argentine Tango with the newer tendencies. Tomas has also studied Martha Graham Dance Technique, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Technique, and was trained at the University of Tango in Buenos Aires where he also taught for several years. His knowledge and pedagogy of tango are unique and exceptional. Tomas believes in a natural, relaxed, thoughtful, and skillful tango; one that is distinctive of each individual. As a teacher he is appreciated for his intuition, gentle humor, and accessibility. For more information on Tomas and his work, please visit his website: www.tomashowlin.com.
About Acharya Suzann Duquette:
Suzann Duquette has been a student and leader in the Shambhala Buddhist community for more than thirty years. Previously director of Karmê Chöling, Suzann is currently core faculty for Mukpo Institute and Senior Teacher in Residence at Karmê Chöling. Suzann is an Acharya in the lineage of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and is a member of the Denma Translation Group, which published The Art of War--A New Translation. She lives with her husband, Jan, in Barnet, where she runs Blue Skies Guesthouse, a local B&B. Suzann teaches throughout the United States and in Canada and Europe.
Registration is closed for this program.
