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Let’s Dance!!

by on ‎08-07-2014 12:39 PM

As you may know, I was a little blue over the winter months (feeling absolutely myself again now), but while I was picking myself up, I decided to buy a pass for Tango lessons at Sangha Space in Media, PA. This is also where Susan and I have been taking yoga classes!


So about ten weeks ago, my friends Susan, Karen and I began our Tango adventure!! I must tell you that the staff at Sangha Space and the other students were all so warm and welcoming. The teachers, Amy and Megan, were very encouraging, which, of course, we needed since we were new. Well Susan had taken classes many times before—she went to college for dance!! But Karen and I were very new!! The assistant teachers – Elly, Ivan, Judy and Lauren - were also extremely helpful. The students were all so interesting and came from very different backgrounds. I love meeting new people!


Each week we learned a few new steps, and we also learned how to lead and to follow. What I loved about this part is that Amy told us to be lazy—I am not lazy at all!!! And I also tend to be bossy—so leading was a perfect fit for me, but following was a challenge. Turns out I loved this since it forced me to trust someone else’s lead. After a while, I was able to close my eyes and let my body follow what the leader was trying to get me to do, which allowed me to be lead!! I will tell you that it is still a challenge for me to do this, but I am learning. 


The community at Sangha Space is one of warmth, encouragement, kindness and teamwork!! Susan, Karen and I fit right in. We opened our hearts and minds to Tango. I am very happy to say that we graduated!!! And we do plan to study more Tango in the future. 


Once a month, Sangha Space offers a night of fun called the Tango Hop!! The evening is full of musical performances, Tango lessons, demonstrations and excitement!!



Megan, Amy, Susan, Karen, me & Ivan


And last but not least—check out this short video of Ivan leading me in a Tango!!



Until next time—Quack, Quack!


Angel


 


 


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