<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi everyone,</div><div><br></div><div>We're halfway through "milonga month", and it's time to switch it up to the <i>other </i>dance style you'll find at the milonga: tango vals! Anne of TangoSpace <a href="https://tango-space.com/secrets-tango-vals-intense-yummy-dance/" target="_blank">describes vals as "yummy"</a>:
"Like a big caramel ice-cream, with toffee on the top, and cream, and
chocolate chips, and extra cherry sauce." If that doesn't get you hungry
for some vals, I don't know what will.</div><div><ul><li><b>Style</b>: Vals</li><li><b>Musicality</b>: Hearing and dancing the 3-count beat</li><li><b>Technique</b>: Fluid, lightweight, & circular movement</li><li><b>Steps</b>: Even 8-count (level 1), uneven 8-count (level 2)</li><li><b>Milonga skills: </b>Floorcraft</li></ul>In
the experienced class (6:30-7:30), we'll delve into more advanced
versions of everything described above. Levels 1 (7:30-8) and 2 (8-8:30)
will re-focus on basics of vals musicality, adapting the 8-count basic into vals rhythm. Once
again, we'll close the night with a short chat about milonga etiquette
and the \U0001f3b6 mini-milonga \U0001f3b6 from 8:30-9.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Upcoming events:</div><div><ul><li><b>\U0001f30a </b><strike>Sat 8/23, 6-9pm:</strike><b><strike> </strike></b><strike>Val's
monthly milonga in Los Osos (2055 9th St, Suite C)</strike>. <b>Canceled for this month</b> since Val is unavailable - join us in September!</li><li><b>\U0001f525 Sat 8/30, 7:30-10:30pm: </b>Hot
August Nights milonga @ Derek's house (1343 Pismo St., SLO). DJed by
Henlie, featuring "orquestas de tango actuales" (modern orchestras playing traditional music). No
cover, but please bring drinks/snacks to share!</li><li>\U0001f31e<b> Sun 9/14, 5-8pm: </b>September
edition of the Buen Día milonga, DJed collaboratively by myself and
Rich. Our music will feature "something for everyone", spanning
traditional to contemporary.</li></ul></div><i>Don't forget that Nexus offers <a href="https://www.nexusslo.com/dance-events-san-luis-obispo" target="_blank">a lot of other events</a> in various dance styles - including an interesting-looking event </i><i>with Rogerio on Sept 27 </i><i>focused on partner connection across styles!</i></div><br></div>