Tango Zen: Experience Mindfulness Through Dance with Heart with Chan Park (ext. organizer)

Seminar of an external host - course language is English

Please register in the following steps:
1. Seminar Registration and more information:: More information >> Tangozen.com or Tangoyourlife.com.
Register directly with the external host Mail to Chan Park

2. Room Reservation: To book accommodation at the Kientalerhof after confirmation of your place on the course by the organiser,>> click on the red button above Book room.
Various room categories including prices can be found in the table below.

Embark on and enrich your tango journey by learning to dance in a genuine, expressive, and emotionally resonant way. Discover how Tango Zen can transform your practice. Chan Park invites tango enthusiasts of all levels to experience a unique blend of mindfulness and passion in a transformative dance workshop.

Sample of the Tango Zen Workshop, recently held in Buenos Aires, the heart of tango, by watching the YouTube video here.

Course Content

Tango Zen offers a unique approach that combines meditation with the art of dancing. This method seamlessly integrates the passion of tango with Zen mindfulness, and draws upon the timeless practices of tai chi, qigong, and chakra exercises. In this workshop, you'll learn to connect deeply with your own energy and enhance your tango experience. By releasing self-consciousness and fully immersing yourself in the music, movement, and connection with your partner, you'll allow resonating energies to flow through your body and mind. Throughout the weekend, you'll develop a profound connection with your partner and navigate the dance floor with grace and fluidity. You’ll leave with a solid foundation in Tango Zen, ready to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit, and dance in a way that is authentic, expressive, and emotionally resonant.

Course Elements

Tango

Mindful Tango: Integrating Body and Rhythm

As a key element of the workshop, we blend the principles of mindfulness with tango to create a holistic dance experience. This component emphasizes the importance of breath, posture, and intuitive connection, integrating Zen meditation practices to refine your movements. Participants will immerse themselves in a mindful approach that harmonizes mind, body, and rhythm, achieving a profound sense of unity with their dance partner, the music, and themselves, transcending traditional dance steps for a Zen-like state of flow and harmony.

Two Bodies, One Heart

We explore the essence of Tango through the lens of mindfulness and movement. Engage in exercises that enhance body awareness, fostering a deeper, intuitive connection with your dance partner and the music. Through practices such as qi gong and pendulum, followed by Infinity Chakra exercises, you’ll learn to center, balance, and adapt your movements to various rhythms. These activities are designed to cultivate a profound energy exchange, harmonizing your mind and body and enhancing your overall dance experience. Discover the rhythmic unity and resonance in dance, connecting with fellow participants and achieving a harmonious flow in every step.

The Art of Pause and Stillness

We delve into the art of embracing stillness within the motion of Tango, exploring the significance of pauses and how mindful breathing can transform your dance experience. Through focused mindfulness exercises, you'll discover joy and connection in these pauses, adding depth to your Tango journey. Additionally, we'll refine your dance by emphasizing clear, intentional communication through subtle movements, enhancing the joy and essence of each step and enriching the overall connection between partners.

Dancing Tango with Eyes Closed

Unleash your inner senses in Tango by exploring the dance with your eyes closed. This class invites you to uncover new perspectives and connect with the dance through inner "eyes". By focusing on minimalism and the concept of doing less, you’ll refine your movements to highlight the essence of the dance. Through meditation techniques, you'll enhance your ability to fully experience and enjoy the dance, embracing a more profound connection with your partner and the music. This approach brings a new depth to your Tango experience, allowing you to savor the joy and subtlety of each movement.

Course Aims

• The participants learn the basis of the traditional tango.
• Participants will integrate mindfulness with the traditional tango, understanding how breath, posture, and intuitive connection harmonize body, mind, and rhythm.
• Participants will enhance their body awareness and explore the essence of Tango through mindfulness and movement exercises, achieving a deeper connection with their dance partner and the music.
• Dancers will discover the art of embracing stillness and the significance of pauses, refining their ability to communicate through subtle movements and enjoy a more profound, flowing dance experience.

Course Schedule

Day 1
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Mindful Tango: Integrating Body and Rhythm
Day 2
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.: First Embrace and First Step - Two Bodies, One Heart
2:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: The Art of Pause
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Culture, Movie, and Milonga*
Day 3
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.: Dancing Tango with Eyes Closed


Total: 13 hours

* Subject to participants' interest, this session will be held. Participants can choose from three options: watching Chan Park’s documentary film, “Tango Your Life,” followed by a Q&A session; engaging in a game of cabeceo, a highly discussed topic in tango culture; or enjoying a tango dance session.

Requirements

This workshop is open for everyone. No dancing nor meditation knowhow required.

Workshop language

Chan leads the workshop in English.

Costs

CHF 325.00 per person plus accommodation and meals (see table below).
Upon registration, a reservation is secured with a deposit of CHF 100.00 within 14 days from the date of registration confirmation. Please transfer the remaining amount of CHF 225.00 no later than 14 days before the course begins to:
Sparkasse Wiesental
DE89 6835 1557 0003 4879 31
Chan Park
Tannenweg 3
79677 Schönau im Schwarzwald
Deutschland

Cancellation Policy:
If canceled up to 2 weeks before the course begins, the deposit of 20% is forfeited. For cancellations less than 14 days before the course starts, the full amount is due unless a person from the waiting list can take the spot or a substitute is provided.