Weekend workshops in Argentine Tango with CARINA LOSANO of Argentina and Fabio Bonini Sat-Sun, Nov 16-17, 2002
*** Individual workshops starting at $15 per 1-1/2 hour workshop, and rapidly decreasing in price for multiple workshops to just $90 for the entire weekend of 12 hours of instruction ($7 per hour!) 30% student discounts in addition! *** LA MILONGA (Tango Dance Party) on Saturday night, Nov 16, from 9 pm - 1 am will feature a PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE by Carina & Fabio. (Note that, owing to a family emergency, DJ Michel Auzat will not be able to attend.) WEEKEND WORKSHOPS WITH CARINA LOSANO OF BUENOS AIRES & FABIO BONINI (Sat-Sun, Nov 16-17) + LA MILONGA (Sat night, Nov 16) ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Tango Society of Boston presents TANGO WEEKEND WORKSHOPS November 16-17 with CARINA LOSANO from Argentina and Fabio Bonini. Location: VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue, Cambridge. 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. PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE BY CARINA AND FABIO. Complimentary soft drinks. Elegant attire requested. ABOUT CARINA & FABIO Carina Losano has been dancing since the age of 3. Her Tango experience started a decade ago when she assisted in the production of Tango Argentino with Juan Carlos Copes, Eduardo Arquimbau, Gloria & Rodolfo Dinzel and Carlos Rivarola. She has since studied Tango intensively under legendary masters Juan Carlos Copes, Eduardo Arquimbau and Pepito Avellaneda as well as with the "middle generation" teachers such as Gustavo Naveira. She thus represents a blend of the traditions of Tango dance and culture, as well as more modern innovations in the teaching of Tango. In addition to her widely-publicized role in coaching Madonna for her role in the movie Evita, she also participated in the choreography for that movie, and has performed and choreographed for many other movies (some award-winning) and for television. She continues to coach dancers in Madonna's more recent tours. She was also selected to be the representative for the Solo Tango all-Tango TV station in Buenos Aires. Fabio Bonini originally hails from Brazil, with such diverse credentials as champion of (the authentic) Samba in Sao Paulo, and director of dance events there. In recent years, he has extended his lifelong devotion to dance into Argentine Tango, and is now a regular Tango performer and teacher, and is devoted to exchanging dance knowledge between Brazil, Argentina and the United States. Instruction for both men and women will be primarily by Carina Losano, with Fabio Bonini assisting. DETAILED SCHEDULE Saturday, 16 November 2002 (Beginners through Advanced) ------------------------------------------------------- 11:30 am-noon: Registration & warm-up Noon-1:30 pm: T1: Tango Fundamentals for all. Posture, systems of walks, connection with partner, basic rhythms. Recommended for all. 2:00-3:30 pm: T2: Basic Figures/Ochos. Forward and back ochos, and additional figures that develop from the ochos. Builds on T1. 3:45-5:15 pm: T3: Introduction to Giros & Sacadas (grapevine turn). The all-important Tango "turn," from which much of Tango develops. 5:30-7:00 pm: T4: Tango/Vals/Milonga. Recognizing difference between the three dances, and how the above figures are used in each. A FIRST IN BOSTON. 9:00 PM - 1:00AM: LA MILONGA featuring Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments! Showcase exhibition by Carina & Pablo. Sunday, 17 November 2002 (Intermediate through Advanced) -------------------------------------------------------- 11:30 am-noon: Registration & warm-up Noon-1:30 pm: T5: Giros Comprehensive. Both left & right giros, with sacadas for men. Highly recommended intermediate-level class! 2:00-3:30 pm: T6: Barridas, Boleos, etc. The multitude of exciting figures that develop from the giros. 3:45-5:15 pm: T7: Boleos & Back Sacadas. More advanced variations building on the giros. 5:30-7:00 pm: M8: Milonga (intermediate). Review of fundamentals, footwork, embellishments, other material. 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 bring payment to the Wednesday Tango Dance Break on 13 November, or send it electronically (see below). Members in advance ------------------ Any 1/$15, any 2/$30, any 3/$40, any 4/$50 (per day, Sat or Sun) $8 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with SuperPass) OR $90 for Weekend SuperPass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + Milonga Non-members in advance ---------------------- $20 per workshop (Sat/Sun) $10 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 ------------------- Any 1/$20, any 2/$40, any 3/$50, any 4/$60 (per day, Sat or Sun) $10 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 ----------------------- $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 13 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 Owing to their busy schedule in and out of Boston, private lessons will not be available. 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. 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)
