Saturday, Jan. 4 - Robin Thomas & Jennifer Bratt Workshops in Providence Rhode Island.
Robin and Jennifer are up and coming teachers from New York City with a unique take on a traditional style of tango. Known for their mastery of close embrace tango Robin and Jen combine the best of milonguero style with improvisation, creativity, and elements of new tango. Both have studied with Susana Miller, with whom Robin has performed, and Brigitte Winkler. Robin is renowned as a tango DJ for which he is often solicited throughout the country. The couple dances a very unique blend of traditional milonguero style with a nuevo tango feel which could be called "nuevo milonguero." Workshop Schedule: 1:00 - 2:30 Close Embrace Tango Technique (all levels) 2:45 - 4:15 Vals/Turning in Close-Embrace (intermediate and up) 4:30 - 6:00 Milonga Traspie (intermediate and up) Fees: $15/one class, $25/two classes, $30/3 classes Followed by Milonga: Stay for the all night Marathon Milonga, 9:30-'til dawn. Delicious home cooked buffet and desserts. Robin Thomas will DJ. Fee: Free if you take all three workshops, otherwise $20/$15 students. Directions: >From Providence (and points south): Route 95 N. Exit 27. Left at 3rd light onto George St. Right onto East Ave Ext. First Hard right onto Pleasant St. First left onto Jenks Way. Right onto Taft Ave. Park in lot on right after corner bldg. Walk to next bldg. >From Boston: Route 95 S. Exit 27. Right at light. First right onto East Ave Ext. First Hard right onto Pleasant St. First left onto Jenks Way. Right onto Taft Ave. Park in lot on right after corner bldg. Walk to next bldg. >From Route 146: Exit Mineral Spring Ave. Go straight (toward Pawtucket) to end. Right onto George St. Left at first light (crossing George St.) onto East Ave exit. First hard right onto Pleasant St. First left onto Jenks Way. Right onto Taft Ave. Park in lot on right after corner bldg. Walk to next bldg. Out of Town Guests: We have arranged a discount rate ($79/night) at the Comfort Inn, 2 George St, Pawtucket, which is walking distance from the studio. Call 401-723-6700 and mention Tango to receive the discount. For more information, please write to Ellen Mayer at [email protected] or call 401-273-2855.
