Master Instructors returning to Chicago from International Chicago Tango Fest
2009
Elizabeth Olivera & Mariano Gauna ~ October 6-19, 2009
Spectacular movements for stage and salon dancing
Tues., Oct. 6: Welcome Mariano to Chicago at Milonga Negra (9:00 p-midnight p)
The Ritz Tango Café (933 N Ashland Ave)
“Pre-milonga” Classes - All Levels:
C1: Thurs., Oct. 8(8:15-9:30 p) “Caminatas en espacio (walks within the
space)” at Little Bucharest (3616N Elston Ave)
Performance during the following Milonga Loca
C2: Mon., Oct. 12 AND 19 (7:30-8:30 p) “Technique of the movements” at ATI
(325 N Hoyne at Carroll)
Followed by Practilonga XX (9:30-midnight)
C3: Tues., Oct. 13 (8:00-9:15 p) "Musicality without breaking embrace” at
Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave)
Performance during the following Milonga Negra
C4: Wed., Oct. 14 (8:00-9:15 p) “Embellishments for men and women” at
location to be announced
Workshops – Intermediate to Advanced: $25 ea at door; $20 in advance
Sat., Oct. 17 at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave)
W1: (12:00-1:30 p) “Rotation in the Movements”
W2: (1:45-3:15 p) “Synchronization of leaders & followers”
Sun., Oct. 18 atRitz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave)
W3: (1:00-2:30 p) “Giros and ganchos”
W4: (2:45-4:15 p) “Cross caminatas on double time”
Opposites Attract Practica: Providing solutions to dancing difficulties
P: Sun., Oct. 18 (4:30-7:00 p) Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave) Free w
package; $10 for all others
All 8 Workshops & Classes for only $115 IF paid by Oct. 12 (a $150value) –
includes Sunday Practica
Elizabeth & Mariano are available for private lessons - Contact Phoebe for
rates and to schedule
To receive additional information about this – including individual pricing
andopportunity for other (e.g., travel) discounts – email
windycityta...@yahoo.com or call / text Phoebe J Grant at
312-60TANGO(312-608-2646)
Elizabeth Olivera has been dancing and teaching tango since 2000 in her
hometown of Buenos Aires and around the world. She has danced in numerous shows
and exhibitions in Argentina, including "Madero Tango" in Puerto Madero, "Bar
Sur" in San Telmo, "Taconeando" and "La Ventana" at the famous Casa de Tango.
Elizabeth is the founding partner, artistic director and choreographer of the
E.O.P. Tango Company, based in Buenos Aires. She is also the co-director and
instructor of the Argentine tango school, 2 Para el Tango, at which some of the
best known dancers and teachers in tango hold classes. For four years she
served as an assistant teacher at the International Tango Congress (CITA) in
Buenos Aires. >From the many great Argentinean teachers with whom she has
formally studied, Elizabeth has developed a teaching style that focuses on
creating an understanding of the aesthetics, body dynamics and discipline
that support the dancing of Tango.
Mariano Gauna began his career in dance as a child, studying Argentine folk
dance, modern dance, and specially tango. Since 1996, he has performed with
several dance companies and danced in the most popular tango houses and shows
in Buenos Aires. Mariano also has toured with several tango shows in Europe,
Asia and Latin America. His tango dancing style emphasizes in a strong
technique, a firm and clear embrace, elegance and sensuality, without losing
the essence of the expression of the Tango.
