JUNE 18-21, 2004 ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS IN MINNEPOLIS, MN WITH: TOMAS HOWLIN & FLORENCIA TACCETTI _______________________________________________________
FLORENCIA AND TOMAS met in Buenos Aires in 1995. Together, they assisted in Graciela Gonzalez s classes and studied extensively with Gustavo Naveira. Subsequent years of research, practice and groundwork resulted in a mutual devotion to the old milongueros. Their shared tango background established the foundation of their strong friendship and deep respect for each other. Their affinity in approach and understanding of tango makes them exceptional dance and teaching partners. This will be the fourth time the dynamic duo will teach and perform in Minneapolis. Everyone who participates in their classes will benefit from the deep, rich understanding and knowledge of tango shared by the combination of Florencia and Tomas. TOMAS HOWLIN Tomas was born, raised and learned to dance and teach Tango in Buenos Aires. In his pursuit of learning the dance of Tango and subsequently to teach Tango he has been privileged to have as his instructors and mentors many of those recognized as the greatest Tango dancers and teachers of all time. Tomas was inspired to take a very traditional path to learn to dance and teach tango. He studied as fervently as a follower, with both the best male and female dancers, as he as did as a leader. He is one of very few teachers traveling worldwide who has taught regularly in the most well know Academies of Buenos Aires. This background has lead to his having an extraordinary knowledge, sensitivity and pedagogy, as a dancer and instructor, which are unique and exceptional. Through this understanding and dedication Tomas creates a bridge linking traditional tango with the newest tendencies, while always remaining true to authentic Argentine tango. Tomas believes in a natural, relaxed, comfortable, thoughtful and skillful Tango, one that is unique for each person. He is appreciated for his sharp eye, gentle humor, accessibility and his recognition of, and attention to, the individuality of each student. The appreciation of his talent as a dancer and teacher and his ten years of teaching and performing experience in Argentina, North America and Europe lead to his recognition as a Master Teacher by the University of Buenos Aires and also to his current work for the Secretary of Culture Of Buenos Aires. FLORENCIA TACCETTI Florencia s passion for tango was ignited in 1985 while a dancer of the Contemporary Dance Ballet Theater in Buenos Aires. Florencia s dancing represents the best of the best of the tango dancers of Buenos Aires. The conciseness, clarity and simplicity of her movement belie the intricacies of the dance. Her ability to dance consistently and beautifully with numerous professional dancers who dance differing styles of tango is a testament to her comprehensive training and understanding of Tango. Florencia began teaching in 1988 and has taught Tango and danced Tango socially in BA consistently since then. She also has taught extensively throughout Europe and the United States. She has applied her dance knowledge and experience through both tango and contemporary dance performances, appearing in the movie, Tango Bar, and performing with some of the greatest contemporary tango dancers such as Pablo Veron (star of the film The Tango Lesson ), Gustavo Naveira (who also appears in The Tango Lesson ), and the legendary Pepito Avellaneda. Florencia brings her exquisite quality of dance along with her extensive training, experience and understanding of tango to her teaching. In Minneapolis she has been teaching classes regularly at Four Seasons Dance Studio since 2000 and began teaching at the University of Minnesota Dance Program in 2002. _______________________________________________________ TO SEE THE FLYER WITH DETAILED INFORMATION OF CLASSES AND PREREGISTRATION FORM GO TO: http://www.tejastango.com/TomasFlo2004_3.pdf _______________________________________________________ For more information: 612-871-9651 or [email protected] www.tejastango.com/florencia.html ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ===== Florencia Taccetti "THE TEACHER" - http://www.tejastango.com/florencia.html 612-871-9651 [email protected] __________________________________________________________ If you desire peace in the world, do not pray that everyone share your beliefs. Pray instead that all may be reverent. --Paul Woodruff, from his new book, _Reverence; Renewing a Forgotten Virtue_ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/
