The gifted and innovative teacher Brigitta Winkler will be visiting Washington, DC to teach group workshops and private lessons. Workshops are thematic in nature, stressing technique and improvisation. The group workshop schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, Nov. 20th, Vic Daumit Dance Studio, $15 per workshop 7:00-8:00 PM FIRST STEPS ON THE DANCE FLOOR (Beginner) For beginners and other floor-conscious dancers. Basic navigation, creating a social dance, having fun with limited vocabulary. 8:00-9:00 PM DANCING MUSICALLY - TRADITIONAL VS. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (Intermediate) Get ready for DC's Friday night alternative music milonga! Finding musical expression in both tradition and alternative music, emphasis on exploring musicality in non-traditional music. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21st-22nd Brigitta will be available for private lessons. Contact Carole at (202) 257-4267 or write [email protected] for details or to schedule. Saturday, Nov. 23rd, Location TBD, Beginner/Intermediate Workshops, $20 each 1:00-2:30 PM THE FOLLOWER'S VOICE A proponent of the "active follower", Brigitta helps to strengthen the follo wer's voice. An important class for leaders as well as followers. 2:30-4:00 PM CONQUERING PATTERNS, DEVELOPING ORIGINALITY Exercises to hone your improvisational skills, making each Tango you dance unique and special. 4:00-5:30 PM 1-2-3: THE SECRETS OF WALTZ A complement to the first two workshops of the day. Saturday Night, Special Milonga, Chevy Chase Ballroom 9:00 PM-2:00 AM With special guest DJ, the fabulous Robin Thomas from New York! Sunday, Nov. 24th, Location TBD, Intermediate/Advanced Workshops, $20 1:00-2:30 PM NEW IDEAS FOR CLOSE EMBRACE New possibilities drawn from Brigitta's many years of experience and her limitless imagination. 2:30-4:00 PM CHANGES OF DIRECTION, RESOURCES FOR IMPROVISATION Weave this popular "new tango" element into your social dancing. 4:00-5:30 PM LEAD AND FOLLOW FOR SACADAS Important techniques for smooth and musical sacadas. Visiting tangueros and tangueras, you are welcome in DC! Contact us for information, directions, where to stay or local housing. Carole Ekker [email protected] (202) 257-4267 Anne Sophie Ville [email protected] <A HREF="www.le-tango.com">www.le-tango.com</A> Sharna Fabiano [email protected] <A HREF="www.sharnafabiano.com">www.sharnafabiano.com</A>
