JOHN & JESICA WORKSHOP WEEKEND
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2, 2020
ABOUT JOHN & JESICA
John Miller and Jesica Cutler have been dancing together since 2012, and have developed a teaching style that is fun, accessible, and precise! They have an easy rapport with students, extensive knowledge of technique and structure, and superb understanding of body mechanics and movement. John began dancing at the age of 18, never suspecting that Tango would eventually… Take.Over.His.Entire.Life. When the realization struck, he decided to pursue Tango as a career and has been teaching full time since 2009. Jesica is a trained massage therapist, as well as a teacher of Lindy Hop and Blues, and she employs her extensive anatomical and dance knowledge to analyze movement and to help her students better understand the mechanics of their own bodies.
John and Jesica live in Denver and study primarily with Gustavo Naviera and Giselle Anne. John and Jesica have been instrumental in building regional community and wear many hats between them (as instructors, organizers, DJs, therapists, videographers, etc.) — at Mountain Milonga (Utah), Salt Lake City Festival, and Tree City Tango. They also organize — www.tangoontherocks.com — in Denver during Labor Day weekend. Boise is delighted to have them here for their very own John & Jesica Workshop Weekend!
Photo by Kyle Asher: https://tangovoyage.passgallery.com/-treecitytango2019/gallery
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
| Date & Time | Event/Class Description | Level | Drop-In Pricing: NonMember / Member / Discount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | |||
| 7:00 - 7:30 PM | Arrive / Meet & Greet | ||
| 7:30 - 8:45 PM | Fancy Feet. Rhythmic variations that stay on the ground playing w subtle connection and listening double time and quarter timing. | All Levels | $30 / $25 / $20 |
| 8:45 - 11:00 PM | Practica w/ DJ Dmitry | No Drop-In Pricing | |
| Saturday | |||
| 1:00 - 2:15 PM | The Anatomy of Axis (#1 of 3). Deep proprioception of the axis using bone alignments of the pelvis, and visualization. Perfect combination of connection and technique. | All Levels | $30 / $25 / $20 |
| 2:45 - 4:00 PM | The Anatomy of Calesitas (#2 of 3). Visualizing bone alignments of the pelvis relative to the rib cage we learn to effortlessly float through calesitas. | Intermediate. Or All Levels with prerequisites** | $30 / $25 / $20 |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM | Practica w/ DJ Sage | No Drop-In Pricing | |
| 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Milonga w/ DJ Tommy and special performance by John & Jescia | $15 / $12 / $10 | |
| Sunday | |||
| 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Cortes and Ground Boleos. Ideal for the Social Floor, All directions. Creating rebounds that stay on the floor to express double time rhythms in the music while staying safe and controlled. All the joy of a Boleo minus disapproving looks! | All Levels | $30 / $25 / $20 |
| 2:45 - 4:00 PM | The Anatomy of Colgadas (#3 of 3). Using frame matching exercise and practical applications, taking a deep look at the shoulder girdle, we’ll create lovely social Colgadas | Advance or All Levels with prerequisites** | $30 / $25 / $20 |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM | Practica w/ DJ Sage | No Drop-In Pricing | |
| 8:00 - 11:00 PM | Milonga at Solid w/ DJ John Miller | $12 / $10 / $8 |
*Discount pricing for Students, Seniors, or Military
**#2 alone is intermediate. #3 alone is advanced. Any level dancer is welcome to take all three as long as you don’t miss prerequisites.
PRICING & REGISTRATION
| Non-Member | Member | Discount for Students, Seniors, or Military | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Full Pass | $108 | $90 | $76.50 |
| Full Pass | $120 | $100 | $85 |
| Total 'Drop-In Pricing' Equivalent | $177 | $147 | $118 |
MEMBER PRICING
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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
John & Jesica will be available to teach private tango lessons during their visit to Boise. Jesica is arriving a couple of days before John and will be available during the days on Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31. Jesica's rates are $80 for one lesson or $70 per lesson for a package of three. Lessons are one hour each. John and Jesica will have some availability for private instruction during the workshop weekend. Their rate for teaching together is $120 per hour.
To book a private, you can contact Jesica directly by using this form.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are an out of town tango dancer, wanting recommendations for nearby hotels or looking for a tango host, please visit our ACCOMMODATIONS page.