LABOR TOPICS

JANUARY 2026

Main Theme of the Month: BODY

To achieve a high quality of connection with one’s own body as well as with the dance partner, inner readiness and clear ideas about the movements to be performed are essential. Only under these conditions can the dance be shaped harmoniously, expressively, creatively, and at the same time with precision in connection with the partner.

Over the course of three sessions, we will first devote ourselves to the body.

A. 19 January 2026 – The Body

At the beginning, we will gain a brief insight into neuroanatomy, as new movement sequences are built upon genetically embedded movement patterns. We will then turn to biomechanics:

Which joint alignments and muscle activities support our dancing, and which hinder it?

Our goal is mobile stability, which we develop through targeted exercises. These focus on the feet, the standing leg and the free leg, the pelvis, the isolation of pelvis and rib cage, the shoulder girdle, arm positioning, hands, and head alignment.

All exercises are consistently tailored to our dance – Tango.

B. 26 January 2026 – Tango Anatomy

We analyze Tango:

What do we need in order to enter into connection with confidence, creativity, stability, and a pleasant bodily sensation?

Through selected exercises focusing on breathing, posture, embrace, and walking, we develop a foundation that is both stable and flexible.

We will also explore the following questions:

What should we absolutely avoid – and what harms our dance?
Who or what inspires our Tango?
What are the effects of merely copying others?
How can each person create their own authentic Tango?

C. 2 February 2026 – Tango Awareness

How consciously do we dance?
Do we know our steps – and are we truly aware of their meaning?
What consequences does this have for our dance partner?
How much time, space, and information does my partner need?
What roles do leaders and followers take on, and what is each one’s contribution to the shared dance?

To explore these questions, we work with numerous nourishing and valuable exercises for perceiving and shaping Tango, such as mirroring, as well as redirecting and passing on movement.