What is a Tango X - Session?
An X-Session is a creative tango exploration, guided by moderators who pick several topics for dancers to play with. Participants can contribute and learn from each other in this environment. Results are stimulating; people often bring ideas to the table that are completely fresh, even to well seasoned dancers! Your moderators strive to foster a fun, creative, & progressive learning environment through various games and directives ( i.e. musicality,embellishments, quality of movements, sacadas, colgadas, etc.).Participants are encouraged to explore themes, in an attempt to better understand Argentine tango. This gives dancers a chance to develop their voice, to listen, and to connect.

Who attends a Tango X-Session?
The Tango X Session is developed for Argentine Tango dancers of all levels. However, we ask that participants have an understanding of Argentine Tango basics & fundamentals.

Where do they take place?
Tango X Sessions now take place monthly at Dance New Amsterdam in New York City. Dance New Amsterdam is located at 280 Broadway, 2nd floor (entrance on Chambers) Studio 2. NYC Subway R,W,4,5,6 to City Hall or A,C,E,J,M,Z,1,2,3 to Chambers.

When is the next Tango X-Session?
To be announced...Please note that dates and times fluctuate slightly each month. Check web site for current updates.

How much does it cost?
Tango X - Sessions are $15 per person.ar
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Where can I find more information?
If you have questions contact: Tangoxsession@gmail.com or to join our Facebook group for updates, click here.

Testimonials:

"Fayzah and Kendra rock as exchange moderators. They are definitely a dynamic duo who work hard and know how to make things fun in the process. I’ve known both of them for some time. The historical fact is that Fayzah was my first tango partner when I started taking tango classes. I’ve seen her grow over the years and become a skilled and experienced dancer and teacher in both middle eastern and Argentine tango dancing. Kendra is a gem of a follower who also has an extensive educational background to compliment Fayzah and her exchange endeavors. Together they form a complete moderator team not to be missed."
~Homer Ladas www.FreshLaundryTango.info

"Lookin' forward to more of x-s. I loved it. Thx M."
~Miha Glockenspiel

"I just wanted to say that Saturday (X-Session) was one of the most uniquely fun dance classes I've ever taken!"
~Dennis Loffredo

"I am looking forward to more."
~Brenda Neville

Fayzah has been a life long student of dance, and was introduced to Argentine tango in 1997. She has had the pleasure of studying with various renouned teachers from the US, Argentina, and Europe. In 2003 Fayzah co-founded Tango Puerto Rico along with Alisa Schlesinger from Los Angeles. They hosted milongas & practicas, organized events, and taught ongoing tango classes. Their class curriculum emphasized developing a strong partner connection, and good body mechanics. Her roles in tango include coaching, organizing, teaching, performing, and constant study.

Kendra is obtaining a master of science in dance/movement therapy. She comes from northern California, where she has studied many forms of dance, including Argentine tango. As a co-director of Tango Rennaissance she helped organize the Neo Tango Sacramento Festivals in 2005 & 2006. She has hosted monthly milongas with Tango Alternativa, taught tango & improvisation classes, & moderated guided practicas. Currently she is the co-host of NYC's Tango X-Sessions, along with Fayzah.

Together, Fayzah & Kendra strive to foster a fun, creative, & progressive learning environment through various games and directives (i.e. musicality, embellishments, quality of movements, sacadas, colgadas, etc.). Participants are encouraged to explore themes, in an attempt to better understand Argentine tango. This gives dancers a chance to develop their voice, to listen, and to connect. Fayzah & Kendra are equal opportunity moderators who encourage dancers of all levels to participate and share.

For information regarding X-Sessions in the San Fransisco bay area see http://organictangosf.info/stuff_SF.htm#xsession

Past TANGO X - SESSION topics include:

Winter 2008 - impulse, reaction, "lifting the lead", momentum in turns, mood, and doing movements to the other side

Fall 2007 – beginnings, transitions, and endings

Summer 2007 – spirals, musicality, dancing on the two, and level changes

Spring 2007 – sacadas, colgadas, and follower’s voice

Tango X - Sessions are now held monthly!

If you have questions contact: Tangoxsession@gmail.com