Gabriela Condrea - author, speaker, teacher, connecter
Gabriela Condrea
author, speaker, teacher, connecter
Gabriela Condrea - author, speaker, teacher, connecter
Gabriela Condrea
author, speaker, teacher, connecter
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Author, Teacher, and Student of Life
Gabriela Condrea specializes in developing connection technique in Argentine Tango and is the author of the book When 1+1=1: That “Impossible” Connection (2011, also in Spanish 2013 and audiobook 2015) on tango and interpersonal relationships, the creator of the When 1+1=1 Connection Games movement-based partner game (2021), and the Little Posture Book (2022) designed to help readers gain awareness to stand, sit and walk more comfortably. Since releasing her first book in 2011, she has presented her work on connection in 89 cities, in 15 countries, across 3 continents. With over 25 years of experience teaching – as well as 2 years of intensive studies in Buenos Aires and teaching tango since 2010 – Gabriela has a keen ability to convey technical elements of balance and posture and the essence of what it takes to effectively dance two as one. Her approach to teaching tango is unique: she builds the dance through a collaborative process well-suited for people with two left feet, “no” rhythm, limited mobility (TangoStride “Dance to Walk” Program, est. 2016), even those who "flunked out" of dance classes in their formative years, as well as people with experience in other dances and movement disciplines and those who want to add more depth to their already-formed tango skills. Gabriela enjoys working with students of all levels and abilities, finding that the wide range fine-tunes her perception of even the most subtle details that make a big impact in her students' dancing, from novice to seasoned tanguero.
A teacher(sharer) by trade, Gabriela holds a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in International Relations & Italian Language & Literature. She taught 8th Grade Language Arts for 4 years (2 years in the Teach for America program), gymnastics at Seattle Gymnastics Academy for 10 years, and has been teaching (including languages, mathematics, tango) for over two decades total.
Gabriela’s work helping people with disabilities “Dance to Walk” with her TangoStride™ Technique has been featured in The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, UW Medicine News, CBS News, KING 5, and Q13 Fox News. TangoStride small-group classes are supported by Hugs that Empower nonprofit, established in 2016 with an annual fundraiser held in November.
These days you’ll mostly find her at home in Seattle hosting her weekly TangoHappyHour and sharing the lessons she’s gathered from dance floors far and wide – from her intensive studies in Buenos Aires (where she first met tango) to Europe and all over North America – through pop-up events, workshops, classes, and private lessons for dancers of all levels.
Photo courtesy of Gary Draluck.
1+1=1
Books & Things
1+1=1
Books & Things
Books & Things
When 1+1=1 or Cuando 1+1=1
Connection Game
Little Posture Book
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Little Posture Book
A little pocket book designed to help the reader develop awareness and a daily posture practice. Here's hoping that people will stand and sit more comfortably in their bodies – and feel a little taller.
Tips for how to use this book:
Posture is a practice that can be cultivated. It’s about building awareness and good habits – and to build new habits and create new neural pathways for ourselves, repetition is key. With this in mind, the Little Posture Book is full of little reminders, imagery and cues to help build new posture patterns, to help the reader build a daily posture practice.
Order at posturebook.com
REVIEWS
"I thought about what you said all week: 'Friends don't let friends slouch'," caregiver Mary Swensen said as she showed us her straightened posture.
"I keep my copy next to my vitamins and supplements. Every morning, I read a page of the book as part of my wellness routine." – James Dreier
"I think about my own posture more now and corrected my friend's posture, too." – Terry Benioff
Order at WhenOneplusOne.com
Connection Games card deck
Over 50 non-verbal, movement-based games to help people connect — for couples/pairs, families & friends, for social-emotional learning, mixers & icebreakers, networking, teambuilding, therapy, movement disciplines, and more. Gabriela has used these games to help people build synergy since 2010. [ patent pending ]
Order at whenoneplusone.com
WHEN 1+1=1 audiobook
When 1+1=1: That "Impossible" Connection (2011)
Gabriela's book When 1+1=1: That "Impossible" Connection is an exploration of connection and human relationships through the prism of dance and movement. Originally published in 2011, it is now available in paperback in both English & Spanish, as well as in eBook & audiobook form in English.
Read, listen & buy at whenoneplusone.com
REVIEWS
“Gabriela makes “the ‘impossible’ connection” possible for us all. I recommend this book to friends and therapy clients who are struggling with co-creating relationships of equality. I am placing this book by my bed-side, to remind me of my part in creating real intimacy with others.”
“A how to let go and be in the moment book.”
“I like the philosophy in it and the way you compare it to real life.”
Blog: Invisible-Ties (since 2012)
Read Gabriela's most recent pieces and musings – always connection-themed – on her blog, Invisible-Ties.
"We are because we feel, because we form invisible ties and timeless links to one another. Life is about the energy we share - a gaze, an embrace, a fleeting exchange of irreplicable moments. Life is about the connection."
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Testimonials
Testimonials & Press
Testimonials
Testimonials & Press
Testimonials
“People say tango is difficult, but after taking your class it doesn’t seem that hard. Like ok, I can do this.”
“Gabriela’s class can help anyone have fun dancing.”
“Your workshop was a gentle and clear exploration of the intimacy of the embrace.”
“We talk about conversation in tango, but so often it tends to be one way where I get to lead stuff and then leave space maybe for embellishments. I like when it really becomes two way.”
“Gracias Gabriela por todo lo que me enseñas...y no sólo es a bailar el tango sino a vivir danzando! (Thank you for all that you teach... and not only to dance tango, but to live dancing!)”
“I appreciate your ability to connect dancers both on and off the dance floor. You create an environment that is relaxed and inviting [and] I’ve easily connected with others at your classes... Thank you for facilitating connection on all levels!”
“Improving our embrace allowed us greater freedom of movement in a much more relaxed environment, which allowed us to enjoy our dancing so much more.”
Press
"DANCING TO WALK" feature story
Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times, March 29, 2016
"Stroke patients rediscover joy and mobility through tango"
Bobbi Nodell, UW Health Sciences News, June 20, 2016
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