It was chilly this last weekend in Flagstaff but refreshingly so. ASU Tango Club hosted their fall retreat with teachers Korey and Adeline Ireland. The crowd consisted mostly of tango students who had been dancing at least one semester +. There were a small group of tango newbies diving into the tango pond and they managed magnificently without too much splashing about and only sore feet! I was so happy with the presence in the classes on Saturday – I think I counted over 70 people in the room. WOW! There were community members from Flagstaff and Sedona. Some people from Phoenix came and Prescott.
Korey and Adeline jointly guided us through techniques for walking and connection and then later on pivoting and boleos. Korey graciously played his bandoneon for us to dance to or listen to on 
Saturday night. (The bandoneon is the signature instrument of the sound of Argentine Tango.) The atmosphere was fun and light. I was so happy to see so many young people enjoying tango and each others company, making new friends and visiting with tango club members from previous years.
I am reminded that tango is about connection – connecting to another person, to yourself, to your community or a new community, and to music. Korey and Adeline spoke about really listening to each person to hear with our bodies what is needed in the connection. The result of all that listening is where all the fancy moves come from.
I wish you a week of happy connections! Where are you connecting in your life this week?