Schedule
Thursday 9/7

Patee Canyon
Hiking
10:30am
3:30pm
Amanda
Pattee canyon Hike
Level 2 & 3: Moderate to Challenging depending on the length.
Time: 1-2 hours round trip to 6 hours round trip
Distance: 2 - 8 miles
Elevation gain: 1,578 feet
Meet at Trailhead
Bring water, good hiking shoes, snacks and lunch

Mount Dean Stone
Hiking
9:00am
4:00pm
Rachel
Mount Dean Stone
Level 3: Challenging
Time: Group decides length of time – up to 7 hours
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation gain: 2,001 feet
Meet at Trailhead
Bring water, good hiking shoes, snacks and lunch

Second Chance
Alexander Tecnique
5:00PM
6:00PM
Mari Hodges
Mari will be teaching The Goldilocks Zone for accessing postural tone and movement that’s relaxed, engaged and free as you dance tango.
Visit www.DiscoverEase.how for more about Mari and Alexander Technique.

Second Chance
Pre Milonga Potluck
6:00pm
7:30pm
Patrick and Lori
Carpooling and Donation link available for easy potlucking for out of town guests.

Second Chance
Yurt Milonga
7:30pm
10:30pm
DJ Ector
Milonga at Second Chance
Yurt Venue
Friday 9/8

Elks
Yoga
9:00AM
10:00pm
Julie Rae O'connor

TBD
Fishing
10:00am
1:00pm
Various
Fly Fishing.

Symes Hot Springs
Hot Springs
10:30am
3:30pm
Julie Rae
Symes Hot Springs
Time: 1.5 hour drive each way
Distance: car pooling – meet at Elks Lodge
Cost: $10 + shared gas cost and bring your lunch

Mt. Sentinel "M"
Hiking
11:00am
3:30pm
Amanda
Mount Sentinel M Trail
11:00 am – 12:30 pm/3:00pm
Level 2: Moderate
Time: 1-1.5 hours round trip to the M and 3-3.5 hours round trip to Mount Sentinel
Distance: 1.5 miles to the M roundtrip and 3.1 miles to Mount Sentinel round trip
Elevation gain: 1,958 feet
Meet at Trailhead
Bring water, good hiking shoes and snacks if you need it.

Greenough Park
Light Hiking
10:00am
3:30pm
Rachel
Greenough Park
Level 1: Easy (paved or packed earth)
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Distance: 1.5 loop with various optional side trails
Elevation gain: minimal
Meet at Trailhead
Bring water, good hiking shoes and snacks if you need it

Elks
Class: Right Hand Turns
5:00pm
6:15pm
Adam and Marina
We will be using two turns to the right to explore connection, technique, and embellishments. These turns are based off of Mingo Pugliese's 8-count turn.

Elks
Class: When to Listen
6:30pm
7:45pm
Hugo and Celina
When to speak and when to listen, Changes in muscle tone. Change of intentions

Elks
Mixer
8:00pm
9:00pm
Allison and Lela
A welcome Mixer. Fun games to get to know new dancers.

Elks
Welcome Milonga
9:00pm
1:00am
DJ Dmitry
Welcome Milonga with special performance
Saturday 9/9

Elks
Yoga For Dancers
9:30am
10:30am
Jamie Lynn Figure
Release the tension of yesterday's tandas and unlock the full potential of today with this gentle mobility practice constructed specifically to increase proprioception, coordination, and range of motion for tango dancers.
No previous yoga experience expected or required. Please wear clothing that is easy to move in and consider you'll be sitting or reclining for portions of class.
Bring your yoga mat, some extras will be available first come first serve

Elks
Meet the DJ's Social
10:30am
11:30pm
Rob
Part Coffee social, part game show. Get to know the Dj's at the festival, and lean a little about their styles as well!

Elks
Class: Favorite Milonga Moves (adv)
11:45am
1:00pm
Adam and Marina
Push your milonga to the next level with the difficult yet fun milonga moves.

AC Motel
Class: Valse Adjustable Embrace
11:45am
1:00pm
Hugo and Celina
Valse. Adjustable Embrace in Fluid Movements

AC Motel
Class:Classic Cadenas for the Social Dance Floor
1:15pm
2:30pm
Lindsey and Ricardo
Cadenas for the Social Dance Floor

Elks
Class: Ocho cortado (5 options with embellishments for both roles)
1:15pm
2:30pm
Diego and Giselle
This refers to a dance move called "ocho cortado" in Tango. The move has five different options for both the leader and follower, and each option includes embellishments. The ocho cortado involves the leader interrupting the follower's forward motion and redirecting them into a cross or side step. The embellishments add flair and complexity to the move, and there are options for both the leader and follower to add their own style and personality to the dance.

Elks
Class: Complex Close embrace figures with embellishment for both.
2:45pm
4:00pm
Hugo and Celina
Complex Close embrace figures with embellishment for both.

AC Motel
Class: Old Milonguero Figures: Portalea
2:45pm
4:00pm
Adam and Marina
Portalea's off axis movements are so exciting to use on the dance floor, we just had to show you this fun movement.

Elks
ALT Milonga
4:00pm
6:30pm
DJ Lindsey
Afternoon Alt milonga

Elks
Beginner Class
7:30pm
8:30pm
Jamie Lynn Figure
A class right before the grand milonga for newer Tango students!

Elks
Grand Milonga
8:30pm
12:00am
DJ Tommy
Grand Milonga with Maestros Performances.

Elks
Late Night Milonga
12:00am
?
DJ Deniz Sevinc
After hours mixed milonga for those that want to dance all night.
Sunday 9/10

Elks
Yoga
10:30am
11:30am
Lori Chase
Class Description coming soon

AC Motel
Class: Mingo's Barridas
11:45am
1:00pm
Adam and Marina
These Barridas come out of Mingos 8-count turn, but don't worry, you don't need to know that turn to get these Barridas.

Elks
Class: Physical Training for leaders AND followers with partner exercises
11:45am
1:00pm
Hugo and Celina
Physical Training for leaders AND followers with partner exercises

Elks
Class: Old Milonguero figures, Pajarito (Adv)
1:15am
2:30pm
Adam and Marina
Pajarito's turn is a twisty, windy, and difficult turn that really makes us think.

Elks
Snacktica
1:15pm
4:00pm
DJ Larisa
Practica with Snacks

AC Motel
Class: Rebound, Rhythm, syncopation
2:45pm
4:00pm
Hugo and Celina
Square, rebound, rhythm, syncopation AND change of directions... Unique!!!

Elks
Class: Kicks, Musicality, Adornments... Where and When?
4:15pm
5:30pm
Diego and Giselle
This refers to a Milonga dance class where the focus is on teaching the use of kicks, musicality, and adornments, and how and when to incorporate them into the dance. The class will cover basic steps and techniques, as well as advanced concepts such as identifying changes in rhythm and adapting to them. It will also address the use of kicks in the dance and how to use them elegantly and safely. Additionally, students will learn about different adornments and how and when to use them in the Milonga.

Elks
Farewell Milonga
7:00pm
11:00pm
DJ NAZ
Final Milonga Sunday Night
Monday 9/11

Various
Outdoors
9:00am
3:00pm
Various
Hiking, Fishing, Hotsprings:Further Information soon