For those of you who may be planning a visit to the San Francisco Bay area
you may want to consider one of two exciting week-ends in May in order to
take advantage of the presence of Paulo Araujo's intensive 2-3 day
workshops.
Breathe Fire: Argentine Tango with
"Paulo Araujo"
In the San Francisco Bay area, April 24-May 15th, 2003.
This Brazilian superstar is the founder of the Instituto Brasileiro do Tango
in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, with his own dance troupe and weekly milonga,
winner of numerous national awards, including "Best Tango Teacher in
Brazil." He has starred in "Show Fonotango-Cafi Tortoni," the "Vossajazz
Festival" in Norway, on Argentinian TV "Solo Tango," and has taught in
numerous tango festivals including Festival Tango in Valencia, Spain, (see
website of Tango Noticias for complete article) and at the major milongas in
Buenos Aires. He is one of the favorite partners of Graciela Gonzalez and
has toured Europe with her extensively. His teachers have included the
legendary Lampazo, Pepito Avellaneda and Gustavo Naveira. Students call him
a "brujo" because of his wizardry in finding and correcting their individual
weaknesses. He concentrates on technique rather than steps and gives
ingenious exercises to address problem areas. Energy connection, embrace as
a sacred act, and dynamic musicality and creativity within the couple are
his hallmarks.
You may enroll for individual workshops, however to optimize your learning
experience, it is recommended that you take a complete series whenever
possible. Classes become progressively more difficult and build on concepts
introduced in the first class of the series. Paulo wishes to work
intensively and personally with a dedicated group to achieve superb results
in a relatively short time.
Teaching Schedule:
FREE MOVIE "THE TANGO LESSON" FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION AND LIVE DEMO The
Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley. Thursday, May 1st, 7-9 p.m.
EVERYONE INVITED
Series I Introduction to Tango 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 2 Sundays, May 4 and
11th.
In these 2 progressive classes cover all the basics. Start out right by
learning the fundamentals from a master. $15/class or series of 2 classes
$25 The Claremont Hotel, Berkeley.
Series II Getting Deeper into Tango. These 6 classes are appropriate and
useful for all levels.
Sunday May 4
1:30-3 p.m. The art of seduction and communication between the leader
and the follower.
Energy transfer without touching or force.
3-4:30 p.m. Technique exercises for upper and lower body
dissociation (your waist will feel much slimmer after this class).
4:30-6 p.m. Imagery and metaphor in dance. Opening up to the music and
feeling the
dance, not memorizing steps.
8-10 p.m. Practica FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Sunday May 11
1:30-3 p.m. Rotational energy and the trajectory of the "giro"
(turn).
3-4:30 p.m. Technique exercises to improve balance and posture.
Emphasis on lowering center of
gravity, groundedness, and density of movement.
4:30-6 p.m. Playfulness and creativity within the couple.
Learning to listen to each other
and to respond.
9-12:30 p.m. Milonga at the Beautiful Claremont Hotel with
spectacular views of the Bay!!!!
Series of 6 classes and practica $110 members/ $125 non-members with advance
payment. Drop in $25/class. Milonga ($5 ($5 discount off regular price
for students of any of Paulo's classes)
All students taking classes at the Claremont Hotel will receive parking
validation and a 10% discount card for dance and shoewear..
Series III Advanced Topics in Tango (A series of 6)
Saturday May 3
1-2:30 pm. Combinations with Barridas, Planeos and Wraps
2:30-4 p.m. Giros combined with sacadas, 180 degree
Friday May 9
7-8:30 p.m. Boleos with fluidity and velocity, linear, circular and
oval, right and left, perfecting the lead.
8:30-10 p.m. Steps for moving around the axis, alternating the center
between the man and the woman and sharing the axis.
Saturday May 10
1-2:30 p.m. Master class in technique
2:30-4 p.m. Dynamic changes accompanying the music, energy
shifts in the couple, allowing the woman to take the lead.
$25/ class or all 6 for $120 with pre-payment. All classes will take place
in the Tango Studio, Berkeley, unless class size exceeds 10 people, in which
new location will be assigned. Pre-registration is required.
Series IV Milonga Buenos Aires style (A series of 4)
This series will focus on close embrace, rhythmical games, and double and
triple time steps.
Saturday April 26 3:30-5 p.m.
Wednesdays April 30, May 3, May 14 8:30-10 p.m.
The Tango Studio, Berkeley $25 single class/ $85 series. Pre-registration
required.
Series V Tango Vals (A series of 4)
This series will emphasize the three different variations in musicality and
show how to do the same steps at various tempos, with fluidity, long steps,
floating and quick precise turns.
Sunday April 27 3:30-5 p.m.
Wednesdays April 30, May 3, May 14 7-8:30 p.m.
The Tango Studio, Berkeley $25 single class/ $85 series. Pre-registration
required.
**Please note that he will also be teaching before the following practicas
and milongas:
!Thursday, April 24th, 7:45-8:30 p.m. intermed class with milonga to
follow, Mariposa Tango Club, 2424 Mariposa, SF, $15 class and milonga.
!Friday, April 25th, 8-10 p.m. special workshop concentrating on musicality
and technique for intermediate and advanced students, just before Claudia
and Miller's practica at Rhythm and Motion, $30 includes class and practica
with yummy snacks. Dance until 2 a.m. 1133 Mission St. at 7th, SF.
!Saturday, April 26th, 9:15-10:30 p.m. The original, once a month
"All-Night Milonga" at the BEAT. Class and milonga $15. Dance until dawn.
Your hostess with the mostest is Babs Yohai-Rifkin. 2560 9th St., Berkeley.
!Friday, May 2nd, 8-9 p.m. The Monte Cristo Club, hosted by Nirmala and
Gary, 136 Missouri at 17th, SF, $12 class and milonga.
!Saturday, May 3rd, 8-9 p.m. Golden Gate Milonga, hosted by Steve and Luz
Mary, 1 Yacht Club Rd., SF, $14 class and milonga.
Private lessons available $65/hour + $10/hour studio rental fee. A
package of $325 for 5 hours of private instruction may be purchased with
advance payment which includes the rental fee. Contact Stella at
510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] to register or for more information.
He will be teaching in Sacramento the week-end of May 17-18th and will also
be available for privates in the Sacramento area while there. Contact Donna
at: [email protected] for more information.
