By Christina Johnson
The Tango Therapy series includes one free tango practice each month at Casa Sueño Azul Dance Studio.
– A workout for the brain to lift mood, improve memory, and inspire neurons.
– Exercise for the body to tone muscles, strengthen core, and improve flexibility and coordination.
– A wonderful healthful experience for non-dancers and dancers who desire improved balance, proprioception, and exercise that you can do at the low to medium level you prefer.
– Excellent and engaging exercise to regain confidence after surgeries or after encountering problems such as knee or hip arthritis.
This class is comprised of exercises and musical movements to use for rejuvenating and invigorating the body and mind. Contrary to many forms of exercise that exacerbate joint pain, tire the back, and are repetitive and tedious, Argentine tango is always exciting and creative. We can begin tango as a therapeutic exercise and continue to enjoy it as a dance with more refinement and elegance over the years.
Few dances involve a heart-to-heart embrace. Human beings need an equivalent of eight hugs a day to enhance the immune system and remain in a satisfactory mental state. Because of the close embrace of tango, a one-hour class would be the equivalent of at least 20 hugs. The biological system has an opportunity to leap into super-healing mode through tango!
A study done by the Society of Neuroscience in Washington showed that dancing tango boosts brain power that can offset negative symptoms of aging. Seniors aged 68 to 91 demonstrated improved balance, self-esteem, multitasking ability, and motor coordination. Seniors who tangoed were compared with others who walked for exercise, and the tangueros showed more improvement.
With our Tango Therapy class, we present exercises for people who may be compromised through surgery, accident, or diseases affecting motor skills, the brain, and muscle memory. If you are able to walk, then you can enjoy the therapeutic value of these unique classes. No matter if you are a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or intuitive learner, all are included in the study of tango. Tango takes listening skills and stretches your brain to coordinate rhythm and distinguish it from the melody. You will start listening and moving to the music as the heart releases endorphins and soothes the body.
No partner is needed! Wear comfortable clothes and soft, leather-soled shoes or dance shoes if you have them.
Teachers: Christina Johnson and Ezequiel Agreda, accomplished professional tango instructors.
No partner is needed!
For questions, details, and directions to class, contact Christina at visionarypower@gmail.com or WhatsApp 1 601 392 1732.
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Tango Therapy
Tue., 10am to 11:15am
Each class 300 pesos per person
Special price for five classes: 1000 pesos per person
Minimum five people required
Casa Sueño Azul Dance Studio
