First Time in the San Francisco Bay Area From Brasil We Proudly Present: "Paulo Araujo"
Argentine Tango Workshops and Private Classes November 19-26th, 2002 Founder of the Instituto Brasileiro do Tango in Rio de Janeiro, winner of numerous awards, who has starred in "Show Fonotango- Cafi Tortoni," the "Vossajazz Festival" in Norway, on Argentinian TV channel "Solo Tango," taught in numerous European tango festivals including Festival Tango in Valencia, Spain. He is one of the favorite teachers visiting Chicago and comes highly recommended by "El Pulpo." (see website of Tango Noticias for complete article.) Because this is his first time here, prices are especially good. He will be here for only a few days, so please make time in your schedule to study with this renowned master of tango. Teaching Schedule: Wednesday, November 20th 7-8:30 p.m. Fondamentals of Paulo Araujo's technique 8:30-10 p.m. Turns, constant turns and interruptions in turns with change of embrace to facilitate turns Saturday, November 23rd: 1-2:30 p.m. Technique without tears (intermed/adv) concentrating on contrabody technique in giros and ochos 2:30-4 p.m. Milonga as danced in Buenos Aires, close, sweet and rhythmical, how to use certain steps for melodic accents 4-5:30 p.m. Embellishments for men and women and how to dance them within the proper rhythm Sunday, November 24th : 3-4:30 p.m. Technique without tears (intermed/adv) concentrating on pivots, axis and foot position 4:30-6 p.m. Sacadas and entradas 6-7:30 p.m. Colgadas (single axis hanging turns) and Volcadas (ochos done in close embrace) Each workshop $20 , any 6 for $100 or all 8 for $130 with advance payment. Pre-registration required and space is limited. All workshops to take place at the Tango Studio, Berkeley, a garden environment. *****Please note that he will also be teaching before the original, once a month "All-Night Milonga" at the BEAT on Saturday, November 23rd, 9:15-10:30 p.m. This class will concentrate on salon tango and is open to all levels. Class and milonga $15. Dance until dawn. Great treats, your hostess with the mostest is Babs Yohai-Rifkin. 2560 9th St., Berkeley. Private lessons available, introductory special of only $50 for the first hour. Thereafter $65/hour includes studio rental fee. Contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] to register or for more information.
