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Dominic Bridge has been fully immersed in Argentine Tango since 2005, emerging as one ofNorth America’s most esteemed practitioners and educators. His contributions to the dance span
over 30 countries across five continents.
This will be his first ever visit to Asheville.
Dominic’s pedagogy is rooted in a holistic understanding of Tango as both a social dance and an
expressive art form. His methodology emphasizes the mastery of fundamental elements—
embrace, connection, floorcraft, musicality, and improvisation—while fostering personal artistry.
He also delves into the therapeutic and humanistic dimensions of the dance, championing its
potential to build deeper interpersonal connections and enrich emotional well-being.
This weekend we will be offering five classes:
Saturday, November 8
1:00 – 2:15 pm: Opening the Body (Technique for All)
In this class, we will repeal and replace old “beginner information” concerning the movement of
the legs in the walk, pivots, ochos, and giros with more advanced technique to allow more
freedom in the legs and body, facilitating boleos, ganchos, and other leg-play.
All Levels – Beginners too!
Saturday, November 8
2:15 – 3:30 pm: Under Pressure
Mastering tango comes from understanding its structure, not just memorizing individual figures.
In this 4th edition of the Tango Structure Series, you'll uncover key shortcuts that enable faster
and more seamless entry into advanced figures. These insights will prepare you for more
complex movements in the next class.
All Levels – Beginners too!
Saturday, November 8
3:30 – 4:45 pm: Boleo Silhouettes
Don’t hold back when other dancers are envious of your beautiful boleos. In this class, you'll
learn how to shape and lead the follower’s free leg, and how to execute boleos safely in
milongas. Explore the origins of “en contra” and “a favor,” delve into classical Naveirian
structure, and discover the history of various boleo silhouettes along with creative innovations.
All Levels
Sunday, November 9
1:00 – 2:15 pm: The Ring of Power (Embrace)
Discover how subtle adjustments to your frame can yield significant results in leading and
following any dance partner. After being named Master of the Ring of Power, we will apply the
majesty of your new technique to rotations, preparing you for your journey into the world of
sacadas.
All Levels
Sunday, November 9
2:15 – 3:30 pm: Sacada!
Sacadas are some of the most widely-used steps in Tango Salon and are essential in building a
wider vocabulary. By the end of this class you will not only understand how a sacada works, but
will be able to explore the many possible combinations, as well as execute sacadas in the giro
from a close embrace by sliding and rolling.
All Levels
Workshops will be held at In His Steps Dance Ministry
Location: 159 Church St
Asheville, NC
28801
Cost: $30 for one workshop
$25 per workshop if registering for multiple classes
Pre-registration is open, contact Mike Eblen to sign up.
[email protected]
Here a recent performance of Dominic and Diana Cruz in Berlin.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
In His Steps Dance Ministry, 159 Church St,Asheville, North Carolina, United States
