August 1st in Cleveland, Ohio A mini workshop on the Apilado style tango with guest instructors Yelena Sinelnikova, and Avik Basu This couple are the main inspiration for tango in Ann Arbor, Mich. This community has an extreme amount of energy when it comes to dancing tango, and their Milongas are one of the best this side of BsAs.
Yelena and Avik are two of several instructors who have helped to develop the Ann Arbor community of Argentine tango dancers. They specialize in close-embrace social tango emphasizing connection, musicality, navigation, and improvisation. Their classes are designed to help students enjoy the process of finding their own tango while respecting the traditions of this century old dance. As relative newcomers to the tango teaching scene, they continue to have a vivid memory of what it was like to start learning this dance and this aids their teaching in a profound way. More than anything else, they wish to infect their students with their passion for this dance. Many talented teachers have helped Yelena and Avik in the quest for their tango including Cacho Dante, Robert Hauk, Alex Krebs, Hsueh-Tze Lee, Susana Miller, Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie, Tom Stermitz, Robin Thomas, and Brigitta Winkler. And in great measure, these two instructors have been guided by their experiences with their many talented students. Intermediate level classes will be from 1:00 to 4:00 at Alegria (my home) 8778 Gatewood Drive. North Ridgeville, Ohio A basic open to all levels will be at 6:00 at Belinda's Night Club with a milonga following. For more information contact Tim Pogros at 440/748-2204
