We are a warm, friendly and very enthusiastic community of dancers located in the Detroit Metropolitan area. We welcome you to come join us. You can enjoy the fun and excitement of learning to dance while socializing with new friends. While we're renowned for teaching Argentine Tango, we also teach the best of Salsa, Latin, and Ballroom. You do not need a partner in order to take group or private lessons. Even if you think you have two left feet, we can teach you to dance!
Monday, March 28, 2011
SPECIAL NOTE... I want to thank all of you whom sent me well wishes during my hospital stay and recovery from this terrible bout of pneumonia I suffered. It really made a difference in my recovery and state of mind. I especially want to thank those whom helped out at the studio and continued to attend classes and support the ongoing events. You are greatly admired and appreciated!! I am back teaching and ready for a great season!!!! Help me celebrate!!
MY BIRTHDAY !!!!!
THIS FRIDAY APRIL 1ST 7:00 CLUB STYLE LATIN 8:00 BEGINNER ARGENTINE TANGO 9:00 MILONGA OPEN DANCE FOOD*FUN*FRIENDS DJ LILIANA WITH THE BEST MUSIC FROM BUENOS AIRES
NEXT WEEK !!!!!
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 10TH YEAR AT OUR UTICA LOCATION SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY APRIL 8TH
Although it’s been 10 years at this location we have been dedicated to bringing you the finest in Tango talent for 17 years. Help show your support by saving that date to commemorate our city as one of the pioneer places to have a Tango studio.
**SHOWCASE **GREAT RESTURANT FOOD **NEWS COVERAGE
ZUMBA FITNESS START SHAPING UP FOR THE WARM WEATHER SEASON THAT IS SURE TO COME...... OUR FUN, ENTHUSIASTIC INSTRUCTOR JODI WILL SHOW YOU HOW. ***************************************************** DON’T FORGET ALL OF OUR FUN AND EASY CLASSES AVAILABLE ALL WEEK LONG: http://www.argentinetangodetroit.com/ClassesEvents.htm
JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING CELEBRATION FRIDAY MARCH 25TH 7:00 CLUB STYLE LATIN 8:00 BEGINNER ARGENTINE TANGO 9:00 MILONGA OPEN DANCE FOOD*FUN*FRIENDS DJ HELEN CORRIGAN PLAYING THE BEST SELECTION FOR YOUR DANCING PLEASURE
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 10TH YEAR AT OUR UTICA LOCATION SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY APRIL 8TH
Although it’s been 10 years at this location we have been dedicated to bringing you the finest in Tango talent for 17 years. Help show your support by saving that date to commemorate our city as one of the pioneer places to have a Tango studio. More details to follow......ALSO LORI’S BIRTHDAY
START SHAPING UP FOR THE WARM WEATHER SEASON THAT IS SURE TO COME...... OUR FUN, ENTHUSIASTIC INSTRUCTOR JODI WILL SHOW YOU HOW.
LEARN ALL OF THE LATEST CLUB STYLE LATIN MOVES LET YELENA SHOW YOU HOW FRIDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO PREVIOUS COMMITMENT
Tango Etiquette I decided to add some tips on etiquette for those that have been asking for some clarification. Although etiquette does not by any means imply rules, we ask for them to be followed in regard to courtesy. These are not all the suggested tips, just ones I find important. If you haven’t been following them perhaps it was out of lack of knowledge and no one condones you.
1) Be courteous of others. If you see someone is engaged in conversation, don’t stand over them waiting for them to finish, or interrupt. Simply stand off on the edge of the floor and wait to gain eye contact.
2) Do not teach on the Milonga dance floor. No matter if you feel you are just trying to help, it is a distraction to others, and embarrassing to the person just trying to have a good time. Save that for when there is a practica somewhere and it is appropriate. Do not criticize your partner on the dance floor, for that 3 minutes they are your equal not a subordinate.
3) Be kind to beginners, we were all there once and to grow the community and have more dancers it is everyone's chore to make them feel welcomed and have an enjoyable experience. Do not criticize them or lecture. Encourage and be gracious.
4) Make sure you are traveling counter clockwise on the floor and moving with the flow of traffic, treat the floor like a traffic lane and be aware of others.
5) As a matter of courtesy, always escort a lady off and on the dance floor.
6) Never leave the floor in the middle of a song. Most often the music is played in Tandas or sets and it is proper to finish off a full set before excusing one self off the floor.
7) Talking on the dance floor in the middle of a song is not the way of Tango, and makes it hard to concentrate on the dance. Remember Tango is a dance using your body to communicate a dance sin palabres-without words.
8) Respect a persons body space comfort level. Although Tango is mostly danced in close embrace if someone doesn’t feel comfortable respect their space.
9) Gracefully accept rejection of a dance and do not take it personally. If you see that someone is sitting and not dancing enough take it upon yourself and ask them for a dance.
10) Most of all enjoy yourself, be respectful of others and try to make everyone’s experience a great one!
Lori Burton has over twenty five years of dance experience that includes teaching Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin, Rythm and Ballet. Her acclomplishments include: former soloist with the Metropolitan Ballet Society, numerous top teacher awards at various dance competitions, tango exhibitions on PBS, former two time state body building champ, featured appearances on local television and ESPN, in addition to feature articles in the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Macomb Daily and Crane's Business News
Lori's commitment to expanding her knowledge of the Argentine Tango will takes her to Buenos Aires to study with the masters usually twice a year. In addition, Lori has hosted or attended over fifty conferences and workshops across the US. Carlos Gavito, Mingo Pulgliese, Osvaldo Zotto, Fabian Salas, Graciela Gonzalez, Gustavo Naveira, Miguel Zotto, Juan Carlos Copes, Aurora & Jorge Firpo, Facundo & Kely Posadas, Pablo Veron, Sergio Cortazzo & Gachi Fernandez and the Dinzels are just a few of the masters that have helped Lori become one of the top instructors in the country.
