** The new date reflects a postponement from the original date of
Oct 19-20, owing to a postponement of Graciela's US tour for
reasons beyond her control. We apologize for the inconvenience and
the disappointment (we know that several people were travelling from
out-of-state and even from Canada for this workshop).
To summarize the schedule changes:
- Former Oct 19-20 workshops: MOVED TO NOV 16-17 (SAT-SUN) and also
back at our regular location (VFW Hall, 688 Huron Av, Cambridge)
- Former Oct 19 "La Milonga": MOVED TO NOV 16 (SAT), also at our
regular VFW location
- OCT 26 "HALLOWE'EN MILONGA": NO CHANGE. Still happening, still
at VFW, 688 Huron Av, Cambridge, still with costumes (prizes
for best ...). $7 members, $9 non-members in advance ($9/12 at
the door). 9 pm - 1 am.
The following is revised information. Essentially, just the dates have
changed--the workshop structure and prices are the same.
Tango Workshops by legendary GRACIELA GONZALEZ weekend of Nov 16-17!
*** Just $90 for the entire weekend of 12 hours of instruction ($7 per
hour!) or individual workshops starting at $15 per 1-1/2 hour workshop
and rapidly decreasing in price for multiple workshops. 30% student
discounts in addition!
*** Last opportunity for DISCOUNTED ADVANCE REGISTRATION PRICE is to do
one of the following:
- MAIL your payment by US mail postmarked by Monday, Nov 11th (use
the registration form at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events or
just use the information in this e-mail;
- PAY IN PERSON at the Wednesday Tango Dance Break on November 13th;
- PAY BY PAYPAL by midnight Tuesday November 12th.
At the door registrations will also be accepted at at-door prices for
those who would rather decide at the last minute.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS WITH THE LEGENDARY GRACIELA GONZALEZ OF BUENOS
AIRES (Sat-Sun, Nov 16-17) + LA MILONGA (Sat night, Nov 16)
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The Tango Society of Boston presents TANGO WEEKEND WORKSHOPS November
16-17 with GRACIELA GONZALEZ from Argentina.
Location: VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue, Cambridge.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Graciela Gonzalez has legendary stature in the Tango world. This is
her first time in Boston, even though we have been trying to get her for
years!
- She is the "teacher's teacher" and has trained many of the currently
well-known teachers from Buenos Aires
- The price is unbeatable. Only $90 if you take the entire weekend of 12
hours of instruction which works out to just $7 per hour of instruction
(you can take as little as one 1.5 hour class for $15 too, but we'd
recommend taking advantage of the multi-workshop discounts). Students
get a 30% discount in additional--an incredibly low $5 per hour for
world-class instruction!
** PLUS ** La Milonga on Saturday night, November 16, 2002
See the on-line flyer (PDF format) in the special events section of our
web site at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ for full details
and a registration form that you can print out and mail in! Or you can
just use the information in this e-mail. Check out our electronic credit
card payment option at http://www.bostontango.org/misc/payment.html for
workshops and memberships.
WORKSHOPS
Saturday 16 November 2002: 12 noon - 7:00 pm
Sunday 17 November 2002: 12 noon - 7:00 pm
LA MILONGA
Saturday evening, 16 November 2002: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, with hors
d'oeuvres and refreshments. Complimentary soft drinks. Elegant attire
requested.
ABOUT GRACIELA GONZALEZ
Graciela Gonzalez is one of the few women in Tango who has achieved
legendary status, owing to her innovative approach to teaching, while
still preserving the traditions of Tango. Her attention to the woman's
role in the Tango will be especially appreciated by women, and will
greatly benefit both men and women. Several of the classes focus on
the women's and men's roles separately, but are designed to be taken
by both men and women! Appreciating and understanding the role of your
partner is key to learning Tango!
Graciela Gonzalez is widely recognized as one of the most important
women teachers of Tango today. Her teachers are legends of the
Argentine Tango and include Pupy Castello, Pepito Avellaneda, Antonio
Todaro, Juan Bruno and Tete, among many others. She herself has the
stature of the "teachers' teacher" and many well-known Tango dancers
and performers from Argentina have studied under her.
Her teaching method is innovative, and is recognized all over the
world and specially among the milongueros of Buenos Aires by its
ability to integrate new ideas within the elegance and tradition of
the tango salon. Her Women's Technique class is almost legendary--no
woman should miss it! Nor should men miss her equally legendary
Leading for Men class. (Both are open to and important for men and
women.)
She was one of the selected Tango dancers interviewed in Adam
Boucher's movie Tango: The Obsession, where she provided her insights
on the role of the woman in the Tango. Graciela has toured and
performed all over the world, in Europe, North America and South
America. Despite numerous attempts to get her to Boston in years past,
owing to her popularity and busy schedule this is her first Boston
appearance! She has been an invited master teacher in several of the
most prestigious Tango Congresses around the world, including CITA
(Buenos Aires), the legendary Stanford Tango Week, Tangomagia
(Amsterdam) and Tango en Flor (Zurich).
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Saturday, 16 November 2002 (Beginners through Advanced)
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11:30 am-noon: Registration & warm-up
Noon-1:30 pm: T1: Tango Fundamentals for all. Structure, body
technique. Recommended for all.
2:00-3:30 pm: T2: Technique for Women. Open to (and important for) men
as well. Appropriate figures will be introduced.
3:45-5:15 pm: T3: Leading for Men. Open to (and important for) women
as well! Additional figures introduced.
5:30-7:00 pm: T4: Communication on Dance Floor I. Effective
combination of men & women roles. Boleos, giros, other figures
emphasizing connectivity.
9:00 PM - 1:00AM: LA MILONGA featuring Hors d'oeuvres and
refreshments!
Sunday, 17 November 2002 (Intermediate through Advanced)
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11:30 am-noon: Registration & warm-up
Noon-1:30 pm: T5: Adv Technique for Women. Topics & figures at
instructor's discretion. For women and men.
2:00-3:30 pm: T6: Adv Lead/Follow for Men & Women. Additional figures
including ganchos.
3:45-5:15 pm: T7: Communication on Dance Floor II. Additional
technique for dancing "together" + Giros, sacadas, lapiz.
5:30-7:00 pm: T8: Advanced Variations. Planeos, barridas, agujas, etc.
PRICES, PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS
Workshops are 1-1/2 hours each, and cost as little as $7/hour of
instruction (members in advance taking multiple workshops)! Students
get a 30% additional discount on all prices below (except membership).
Detailed pricing information below. The best value is the Weekend
SuperPass. See the registration form or the info below for full
details and a la carte rates. To get the advance rate, please mail
your payment, postmarked by Monday, 11 November 2002, to: The Tango
Society of Boston, Inc., P.O. Box 390055, Cambridge, MA 02139, or
bring it to a Wednesday Tango Dance Break by 13 November, or send it
electronically by 12 November (see below).
Members in advance
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Any 1/$15, any 2/$30, any 3/$40, any 4/$50 (per day, Sat or Sun)
$7 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with SuperPass)
OR $90 for Weekend SuperPass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + Milonga
Non-members in advance
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$20 per workshop (Sat/Sun)
$9 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night
$12 for 1 year ($19/2 years) for Tango Society of Boston membership
(lower member prices then apply)
Members at the Door
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Any 1/$20, any 2/$40, any 3/$50, any 4/$60 (per day, Sat or Sun)
$9 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with SuperPass)
OR $115 for Weekend SuperPass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + Milonga
Non-Members at the door
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$25 per workshop (Sat/Sun)
$12 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night
$12 for 1 year ($19/2 years) for Tango Society of Boston membership
(lower member prices then apply)
Mail payments to: The Tango Society of Boston, P.O. Box 390055,
Cambridge, MA 02139-0055. Advance payments must be postmarked by 11
November 2002 or brought to a Wednesday Dance Break by 13 November
2002, or sent by PayPal by midnight on 12 November 2002.
Electronic Payment by PayPal: Check
http://www.bostontango.org/misc/payment.html for details. Note: Don't
wait till the last minute if you are not already subscribed to
PayPal, since some members report a delay in getting their PayPal
accounts initially.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Please contact Vicky at [email protected] or 781-641-1283 for details
or to schedule a private lesson with Graciela.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue, Cambridge. Off Fresh Pond
Parkway near Belmont line. Look for the golf course across the street
and the missile model outside the building. Plenty of parking in lot
behind building or on street.
OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
Check http://www.bostontango.org/misc/hotels.html for hotel
information (including special rates) and maps. Also see
http://www.bostontango.org/visitors/index.html.
OTHER INFORMATION
Confirmations are not sent out for preregistrations, but your name
will be listed at the door. No partner is necessary--there will be
frequent partner changes. Wear leather-soled shoes comfortable for
dancing. IMPORTANT: Graciela asks that if possible you bring
comfortable flat shoes in addition to your Tango shoes! Dress is
casual for the workshops. However, "La Milonga" is a formal dance and
elegant attire is requested. You are encouraged to take workshops
progressively to get the most out of the weekend.
For additional details see the full flyer (PDF format) in the special
events section at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/
QUESTIONS: Call Vicky at 781-641-1283 or Shahrukh at 617-877-5666 or
Clifton at 617-782-4684.
The Boston Tango Calendar(tm): http://www.bostontango.org/
TangoLine(tm): 617-699-OCHO (-6246)
