Argentine tango meets Contact Improvisation with Julija Melnik

Argentine Tango meets Contact improvisation
Workshop with Julija Melnik (Lithuania, France) in Tallinn 24. and 25.04.2026

This workshop brings the essence of Argentine tango together with the fundamental elements of Contact improvisation. Unique combination that helps to learn and advance in the essence of Tango: Contact and Communication in Dance.

We invite you to explore:
- Tango essence with Contact improvisation fundamentals
- Staying Present in the Dance
- Connection to your Body during the dance
- Dancing from your inner Self, stable Presence
- Building a contact with your dancing Partner
- Liberation your improvisation skills
- Freedom and joy of dance, connection and improvisation

TEACHER Julija Melnik Dance Academy (Lithuania, France)
Julija is a dancer, teacher and organiser at Vilnius Contact Improvisation and Performance minifestival for the last 19 years. Julija is teaching Contact improvisation, Tango, Sacral dance and Samara yoga. She combines elements from different dancing practice.

Workshop is suitable for advanced tango or contact impro dancers with open & "beginner" mind state, as well as total beginners. Previous experience and dancing partner are not required.

LANGUAGE
Classes are in English with translation, if needed. Vajadusel tõlge eesti keelde. При необходимости перевод на русский.

LOCATION: Tallinn, Pärnu mnt 6

PROGRAM
Day 1. Friday 24.04.2026, 18.00 - 21.00
Day 2. Saturday 25.04.2026, 18.00 - 20.30
Milonga on Saturday after class

*Workshop is part of the Dance with Us program 23.-25.04.2026 in Tallinn with workshops of Contact improvisation, Sacral Dance, Tango and Samara Yoga.

PRICE * Early bird till 12.04.2026
- Fri-Sat. 1 workshop of your choice: 40 EUR
- Fri-Sat. 2 workshops of your choice: 70 EUR
- Full Friday and Saturday event pass: 120 EUR (includes all workshops on Fri, Sat, Samara Yoga and Milonga)

REGISTRATION
Registration is confirmed after the transfer of non-refundable deposit 15 EUR.
Form: https://forms.gle/Q6ELHvw278mp9ajEA

Any questions please write to nara.chertkova@gmail.com

We are looking forward to see you and dance!