Cecilia Gonzalez in Portland October 12-21!! :)

[Rachel Lidskog-Lim]

Cecilia Gonzalez visits Portland October 13-22, 2025
Argentine Tango Classes, Workshops & Private Lessons

https://dancewithjoystudios.com/2025-oct-cecilia

Sunday, October 12: Dance with Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

• 1:00pm-2:00pm Drop In Lesson pre-practica: ($18 or flex pass, practica included) 
• 2:00pm-4:00pm Tango Practica (Included free with the drop in lesson or $10 practica only)

Friday, October 17: Dance with Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

• 7:30pm-8:45pm Workshop #1: Exploring Communication Between Both Roles: Through guided exercises, we’ll dive into the communication between initiator and receiver. Develop awareness, responsiveness, and a more equal, dynamic conversation within the dance. ($35 or $150 for all 5 workshops)
• 8:30pm -11:45pm Neo Tango Milonga Magnetica ($15 milonga only, $10 if you do the workshop with Cecilia)

Saturday, October 18: Dance with Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

• 2:00pm-3:15pm Workshop #2: Turns and Walks, Mastering Flow and Precision A deep dive into two foundational elements of tango: the walk and the turn. We’ll explore technique, rhythm, and transitions, aiming for fluid movement and shared musicality ($35 or $150 for all 5 workshops)
• 3:30pm-4:45pm Workshop #3: Revisiting the Cross Detail, Intention, and Variation The cross is one of the most iconic moments in tango — but it’s not just a single step. It’s a family of possibilities. In this class, we’ll explore different types of crosses and how both initiator and receiver contribute to their creation. We’ll work on timing, structure, and using the cross as a dynamic tool for improvisation. ($35 or $150 for all 5 workshops)

• 7:30pm Tango Berretin Beginning Level Drop-in https://www.tangoberretin.com/

Sunday, October 19: Dance with Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

• 11:30am-12:45pm Workshop #4 Sacadas: Working with the space we create and the space we step into Sacadas involve more than displacement — they are about offering, entering, and respecting space. We’ll explore how initiators and receivers use timing, body organization, and spatial awareness to co-create dynamic and safe sacadas. ($35 or $150 for all 5 workshops)
• 1:00pm-2:00pm Drop In Lesson pre-practica: The Power of the Embrace, Presence, Listening, and Sensitivity The embrace is more than a frame — it’s a space of trust and subtle dialogue. This class focuses on listening through touch, pausing meaningfully, and creating a grounded, intimate connection. ($18 or flex pass, practica included)
• 2:00pm-4:00pm Tango Practica (Included free with the drop in lesson or $10 practica only)
• 4:15pm-5:30pm Workshop #5: Linear Boleos, Pendulum Motion and Contraposition This class focuses on linear boleos through pendulum dynamics, body opposition, and the expressive motion of the free leg. Learn how to generate and receive boleos with clarity, fluidity, and deep connection. ($35 or $150 for all 5 workshops)

Workshop Tuition: ($35 each or $150 for all 5 workshops)
To purchase all 5 workshops, sign up for 1 workshop and select the 5 workshops payment option.
https://dancewithjoystudios.com/2025-oct-cecilia

Private Lessons Available! 🙂💕  sup...@dancewithjoystudios.com  503-704-5617


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With love & appreciation,
Rachel Lidskog-Lim (gender pronouns she / her / hers)
Professional Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Singer & Performer
Owner of Dance With Joy Studios, LLC
(503) 704-5617 2dance...@gmail.com
www.dancewithjoystudios.com  

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