The EXTREME AXIS Practica - Every thursday from 9pm-midnight, $7 (or what you can pay)
The eXtreme aXis practica is a bustling center of investigation and working Tango stuff out! It is where the TMV community comes together, every Thursday night! NEW!! PRACTICA NEWSFLASH!
Naturally, it is at the SITE of Intrepid Tango Excellence, 12958 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066. Every Thursday, 9pm-12am. Plenty of street parking!
Our eXtreme aXis is friendly and bright green. His name is Simon. We like dancing around him.
how to make the most of a Tango Practica
Making the most of Tango Practicas requires coming in with an attitude of Curiosity and Engagement. Here are some suggestions for how you can get the most our of your weekly Tango Practicas anywhere in town:
- Come to the practica with a specific question or exploration area in mind.
- Observe a little before jumping in. See what people seem to be working on and how this interacts with your interests.
- When you dance with someone, it can be helpful to take 2-3 songs to "just dance" and warm up. Ideas of things you want to to work on will come to you! Then start talking about where you will take the practice.
- Ask dancers proactively what they are interested in or what they are working on...whether they are sitting or dancing with somebody! Don't be shy. Jumping in can lead to interesting epiphanies for all. Of course, if a couple seems to be very focused on each other, you may want to wait until they are at a stopping point before you ask them what they are working on. Just use common sense.
- Ask your partners to give you a chance to experience movements that you're studying from the "other" role. E.g., A follower may say, "Can I try to lead you in a boleo? I want to see how it works."
- Share your epiphanies and challenges with the other dancers! Sitting alone and waiting for things to happen is antithetical to the practica ethos.
- Engage with the DJ, ask questions about the music
- Practice solo to refine technique and mental clarity when not working with a partner
