I'm pleased to announce Argentine Tango Workshops in Boston with master teachers BROOKE BURDETT and JAVIER ROCHWARGER from Buenos Aires, June 28-30, 2003. A detailed schedule follows below. I hope you can join us for these special classes with two wonderful teachers!
About Brooke and Javier Beautiful and generous teachers and dancers from Buenos Aires, Brooke Burdett and Javier Rochwarger teach with clarity and a combined Argentine/North American perspective that is entertaining, insightful, and accessible. Brooke (originally from the US and living in Argentina since 1997) and Javier (of Argentina) teach and dance in Buenos Aires. Their workshops are popular in tango communities throughout the United States, where their well-received teaching is in high demand. With a knowledge that bridges the older and newer generations of tango dancers, Brooke and Javier combine the intimacy of direct close embrace contact with newer tango movement that is sweeping and dynamic. Some of their most influential teachers include Pedro "Tete" Rusconi, Mingo & Esther Pugliese, Juan Bruno, Mariano "Chicho" Frumboli, and Fabian Salas. In their desire to explore and improvise, Brooke and Javier are constantly looking to create new movement for the social dance floor and to transmit to their students useful and fun methods of improvisation and "play," encouraging examination of the limitless possibilities of the dance. Their classes emphasize proper technique, relaxed attentiveness, and musicality, and are an experience not to be missed! Class Schedule Saturday, June 28 (Beginner-Advanced) 2:45-3:00PM - registration 3:00-4:30PM - a. Tantalizing Technique, Stunning Styling for Lead & Follow - access the foundation to build a social dance 4:45-6:15PM - b. Marvelous Milonga - uncover the upbeat precursor to the tango Sunday, June 29 (Intermediate-Advanced) 2:45-3:00PM - registration 3:00-4:30PM - c. Lovely, Lyrical Close Embrace - connect the bodies and make them sing, creating social dance figures 4:45-6:15PM - d. Delightful Direction Changes in Close Embrace - add the addictive motion of a pendulum to your dance Sat/Sun. fees: 1=$25, 2=$50, 3=$70, 4=$90. or $80 for all 4 in advance. Monday, June 30 (Advanced, lead/follow balanced - preregistration recommended to ensure a partner) 7:00-7:15PM - registration 7:15-9:15PM - e. Swirling Single-Axis Turns, Captivating Colgadas - explore the excitement of spinning and hanging from a mutual axis **Note, this class will be lead/follow balanced with preference given to those registering with partners; others gladly admitted as long as lead/follow balance is maintained. If registering with a partner, you may choose to work solely with that partner; others paired up at class will change amongst themselves. If you need a partner, your name will go on a list until there is a lead or follow for you. Mon. fees (per person): $30 at door, $25 in advance, or $20 when preregistering along with entire weekend package. Classes will begin on time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Form name:______________________________________ email/phone:_________________________________ leader or follower:______________________________ classes (a.-e.)/partner's name for (e.):______________ Preregistration must be received by June 18, payable to: Hillary Ross, PO Box 425175, Cambridge, MA 02142. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directions All workshop classes will be held at the Park Avenue Congregational Church in Arlington, 50 Paul Revere Road (corner of Park Avenue). The church is easily accessible by car from Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington Heights by turning onto Park Avenue and traveling approximately one block up the hill to the church on the right, or from the Park Avenue exit off of Route 2 (church will be on your left driving down Park Avenue). By bus, take the #77 Arlington Heights from Harvard Square (ask to stop at Park Avenue), and walk up Park Avenue approximately one block to the church on the right. For bus schedule, please see www.mbta.com. Questions/Information? Please contact Hillary Ross at 617-877-7625 or [email protected]. Have a place/Need a place? If you are able to host a student from out of town, or if you are visiting and in need of a place to stay, please contact Hillary to get connected. Private Lessons Private lessons are available both before and after the workshop weekend, 6/26-6/27 and 6/30-7/3. Lesson location is in Boston and accessible by T and bus lines. To schedule, please contact Analinda at 617-887-0081 or [email protected]. Brooke and Javier at CTC Milonga 6/25 Please help welcome Brooke and Javier to Boston at the Cambridge Tango Central milonga on June 25, where they will be teaching the group class from 7:30-8:30PM with dancing from 8:30-11:30PM. Admission is $5 for both the lesson and the dance.
