DATS: Workshop

DATS and Northern Stage are pleased to host a day of tango with Ethan Plunkett and Jennie Riley of Boston

Schedule

2-5 PM Beginner Workshop

Location: Northern Stage Rehersal Hall (The Miller Arts Building, 76 Gates Street, White River Junction, VT)
Description: At heart, social Argentine tango is about connection, musicality and improvisation. This is not the competitive tango of ballroom dancing shows, but rather the social tango danced for generations by Porteños in milongas of Buenos Aires, to heartbreaking music by maestros like Carlos DiSarli and Osvaldo Pugliese. This tango welcomes dancers of all ages; it is accessible whether you are 18 or 80. In the introductory workshop Jennie and Ethan will give you a taste of this lovely and elegant dance. They will introduce the basic foundation of social tango. Dancing to enjoy and interpret the music will be emphasized. Material will be presented in a friendly and accessible manner. Neither a partner nor experience is necessary to participate. You will need soft soled shoes on which you can pivot. Low heels are optional for ladies.
Cost: $20 ($10 Students)
Registration: Contact Kyle Silliman-Smith (Community Engagement Manager for Northern Stage) 802-291-9009 ext. 26

7-8:30 PM Intermediate Workshop "Freeing the Leg & Staying Connected"

Location: Thayer Great Hall (Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH)
Description: In this class, Jennie & Ethan will focus on the dynamics of lead and follow that open up opportunities for on-axis play with the follower's free leg. Delving into the details of connection, rotation and counter-rotation will expand your range of boleos and lead to new and interesting free leg options. The class will be taught with a strong emphasis on dancing with technique, expression and musicality.
Cost: Dartmouth College Students Free, Others $10
Registration: Register at the door

8:30- Midnight Milonga (with DJ Ethan Plunkett)

Location: Thayer Great Hall (Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH)
Description: Come enjoy an evening of social dancing in Thayer Great Hall. The night will include a performance by Ethan & Jennie.
Cost: Dartmouth College Students Free, Others $10

About Ethan & Jennie:

Jennie Riley has been a dancer her entire life, bringing to tango a foundation of ballet, modern, contact improvisation and couples dancing. She has studied in Buenos Aires and with teachers throughout the U.S.

Ethan, an Upper Valley native and life long dancer, has taught dance since 1997 and Argentine Tango since 2003. He spent seven months in Buenos Aires studying Tango intensively both in classes and at Milongas. He enjoys dancing the broad array of styles and techniques that make up Argentine Tango and teaches with an emphasis on the connection between partners and to the music that unites all of those styles. Ethan has had many influences but recognizes Silvio La Via as his most importnat teacher.

They have taught together in New England since 2005.