| In 2007 Elena and Dr. Victor invited Florentino Guizar and his student Judy Cunningham (TANGO CONCEPT) to stay at the Ranch and dance in a show. For the hard work as a volunteers Marina Shershen and Amy Lisewski (members of Tango Caminito Dance School) were special guests at the Rancho La Puerta during 2007. Elena and Marina (TANGO CAMINITO DANCE SCHOOL.,Inc) have been teaching tango for women during Couples & Women week in Rancho La Puerta, 2006-11 |
Elena! I loved your wonderful spirit and energy, and so much enjoyed having you and Victor along on
some of the walks I led. I hope that you are well, and busy, and teaching the world to dance and to
live big. All the best, Carolyn Scott Kortge
some of the walks I led. I hope that you are well, and busy, and teaching the world to dance and to
live big. All the best, Carolyn Scott Kortge
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For your private dance lessons,
please contact us in advance
please contact us in advance
We have been enjoying your tango lessons at Rancho La Puerta last year. You inspired us so much.
Now we are looking forward to come back again to work on dancing with you there. Ed and Melanie
Now we are looking forward to come back again to work on dancing with you there. Ed and Melanie
| Oct. 2010: Swing. Cha-Cha. Tango |
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Come to learn tango and other dances, get more positive energy and relax your mind with our special dance music. Improve
your ability to read another person mind with no verbal communication.
your ability to read another person mind with no verbal communication.
Leading technique has different levels and stages. They are all good to know and use for the understanding of the language of
tango and the comfort of dancing it. There are several leadings techniques existing during the dance, but not only one for one
style. However, in any style the most important thing is to develop and focus on a strong frame, which has main leading
strength. First, man turns his upper body or his torso to the direction where he wants his follower to go.
The follower, who studied tango techniques, knows the first rule of it: follow the upper body of the leader. However, turning the
upper body of the leader gives only a pivot to a follower. But it does not have an indication for a step yet.
Second lead is a lead for a movement: leader changes his body weight from one leg to the other on the spot or during
progressive movements. That weight changing makes the follower change body weight together with the leader.
A next leading technique is to use the right forearm, which should be always parallel to the dance floor. The right hand of a
leader moves from the right side of the follower (close embrace) to the left side of the follower (open embrace), depending on
the steps. When a follower feels the fingers of a leader's right hand on the back (shoulder blades), she take it as a strong leading
technique and one type of connection. For some specific movements a man uses the palm of his right hand for leading her to
one direction and his fingers for leading her back to the opposite direction (as in an ocho, for example). In any style of tango it is
important to have a strong frame (space where a leader controls follower’s movements).
Leaders could achieve it by NOT moving the left bent elbow (and hand holding follower’s right hand) back or behind the left
side. Second, leader’s wrist should not be very close to the chest, to the heart. The wrist should be on a line halfway between
the two bodies. The left arm bending in the elbow creates equal triangles between the shoulder and the wrists and from the wrist
to the chest. When one of the equal sides of those triangles changes the space, the frame is suffering, as well as balance and
follower's comfort. As a result of a weak frame you all lose the pleasure of dancing together as one. Enjoy your dancing by
giving pleasure to your partner. Love goes always with shiny light, Elena
tango and the comfort of dancing it. There are several leadings techniques existing during the dance, but not only one for one
style. However, in any style the most important thing is to develop and focus on a strong frame, which has main leading
strength. First, man turns his upper body or his torso to the direction where he wants his follower to go.
The follower, who studied tango techniques, knows the first rule of it: follow the upper body of the leader. However, turning the
upper body of the leader gives only a pivot to a follower. But it does not have an indication for a step yet.
Second lead is a lead for a movement: leader changes his body weight from one leg to the other on the spot or during
progressive movements. That weight changing makes the follower change body weight together with the leader.
A next leading technique is to use the right forearm, which should be always parallel to the dance floor. The right hand of a
leader moves from the right side of the follower (close embrace) to the left side of the follower (open embrace), depending on
the steps. When a follower feels the fingers of a leader's right hand on the back (shoulder blades), she take it as a strong leading
technique and one type of connection. For some specific movements a man uses the palm of his right hand for leading her to
one direction and his fingers for leading her back to the opposite direction (as in an ocho, for example). In any style of tango it is
important to have a strong frame (space where a leader controls follower’s movements).
Leaders could achieve it by NOT moving the left bent elbow (and hand holding follower’s right hand) back or behind the left
side. Second, leader’s wrist should not be very close to the chest, to the heart. The wrist should be on a line halfway between
the two bodies. The left arm bending in the elbow creates equal triangles between the shoulder and the wrists and from the wrist
to the chest. When one of the equal sides of those triangles changes the space, the frame is suffering, as well as balance and
follower's comfort. As a result of a weak frame you all lose the pleasure of dancing together as one. Enjoy your dancing by
giving pleasure to your partner. Love goes always with shiny light, Elena
LEARN LEADING TANGO TECHNIQUES
I am so happy to have your beautiful performances at Rancho La Puerta! Victoria L
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comfortable, smooth learning experience
comfortable, smooth learning experience
| OCTOBER 20 - 27, 2012 TANGO FOR COUPLES EVERY DAY TANGO AUTHENTIC WORKSHOP & FRIDAY DINNER - SHOW |
| Elena has designed a special course for couples. It teaches how to listen to each other, how to develop deep concentration during the dance, and how to be a strong leader and a creative person. The special course during Couples Week includes: 1. "Energy and Connections in Tango Embrace" (tango box is the first 8 magical steps); 2."Tango as a Relationship Therapist" (four main starts in tango); 3."Leaning Tango is Leading Life" (Back ocho, front ocho); 4. "Communication in Tango" (four poses in tango; embellishments, adorns, lapis); 5. "Tango is Just a Walk with Love in Your Heart" (tango unique walks); 6. "Tango Meditation: How to Listen to Each Other" (some unique moves and steps: lean, parada, barrida). |
Tango Caminito Dance School.,Inc (non profit) is recognized as an honored member of Stanford
Who Is Who for the outstanding leadership and achievement in education, teaching people of great
values, developing appreciation for an Authentic Tango Argentine, and Community work.
Elena and Dr. Victor, Dancing Celebrity Stars, San Diego Icons of Tango, Founders of Tango
Caminito Dance School. Tanguera Elena (producer & choreographer) was fundamentally trained by
some of the best tango masters of the world. She finished Master Class, Choreography, obtained
Professional Tango Teacher Diploma, and is a Certified Tango Instructor.
Tango Caminito Dance Company Producer, Elena and her husband, Victor Pankey, learned and
polished their tango skills in Argentina with some of the best teachers in the world. Elena completed
tango choreography and master classes and obtained a professional diploma as a tango teacher.
Elena! You were magnificent last night at the Russian Theater! You are the best performer in San
Diego. Moreover, you would be an exceptional performer even in Buenos Aires, and I have seen
several their high profile shows. Your technical skills are just an addition to your look,
appearance, your expression of Tango music. It would be an honor for me to crown you as a Tango
Queen of San Diego. BRAVO! - Zin & Aida
Who Is Who for the outstanding leadership and achievement in education, teaching people of great
values, developing appreciation for an Authentic Tango Argentine, and Community work.
Elena and Dr. Victor, Dancing Celebrity Stars, San Diego Icons of Tango, Founders of Tango
Caminito Dance School. Tanguera Elena (producer & choreographer) was fundamentally trained by
some of the best tango masters of the world. She finished Master Class, Choreography, obtained
Professional Tango Teacher Diploma, and is a Certified Tango Instructor.
Tango Caminito Dance Company Producer, Elena and her husband, Victor Pankey, learned and
polished their tango skills in Argentina with some of the best teachers in the world. Elena completed
tango choreography and master classes and obtained a professional diploma as a tango teacher.
Elena! You were magnificent last night at the Russian Theater! You are the best performer in San
Diego. Moreover, you would be an exceptional performer even in Buenos Aires, and I have seen
several their high profile shows. Your technical skills are just an addition to your look,
appearance, your expression of Tango music. It would be an honor for me to crown you as a Tango
Queen of San Diego. BRAVO! - Zin & Aida
Tango Caminito Dance School., Inc (non profit)