----- Original Message ----- From: Stella To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 10:55 AM Subject: re: Paulo's first week
Paulo Araujo - "the Brazilian who dances great Argentine tango and smokes a pipe - very mecanudo (cool)"- this is one of the descriptions of this great and charming teacher when they talk about him in the milongas of Buenos Aires. This is his schedule for the first week in the SF bay area Friday January 6 in Petaluma, Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave at Webster. 8-9 p.m. All Levels class Musicality to be taught by Paulo Milonga 9-midnight hosted by Donna, with demo by Paulo and Stella $15 includes class and milonga Saturday, January 7th also in Petaluma, Hermann Sons Hall 11-12:15 p.m. The 7 fundamentals of Paulo and how to use them in unique combinations 12:30-1:45 p.m. Cherishing the embrace 2- 3:15 p.m. Useful tips for navigating smoothly $25/class or $65 for all three with pre-payment by January 1st. Drop in at the door $28/class. To register please contact Donna at 707-778-6837 or check her website: tangopetaluma.com. Sunday, January 8th Intermediate classes at the Claremont Resort and Hotel, 41Tunnel Rd., Berkeley: 1-2:15 p.m. Round and not so round movements 2:30-3:45 p.m. On the beat and off the beat rhythms 4-5:15 p.m. Big and little waltz style elements $25/class or $65 for all three with pre-payment by January 1st. Drop in at the door $28/class. Claremont Club members, teens, or full-time students $60 for series with pre-payment. To register for classes, please contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email [email protected]. Validated parking will be available for all above. ****Sunday, January 8th , 8:30 p.m. -midnight. Welcome Milonga at the Claremont Hotel. Following the classes we will have a milonga. Please come and welcome Paulo back to the Bay area. Paulo will be your DJ and there will be a demo by Paulo and Stella. Milonga: $10 for students of at least one of the above Claremont classes, $15 for all others. Monday January 9 Beginner level classes start at the Berkeley Tango Studio: 3 Mondays (January 9, 16, 23th ) and 2 Wednesdays (January 11 and 25th) (5 classes in all) All classes 6:45 -8 p.m. : These will be small group sessions where you will get lots of individual attention in order to advance quickly. All the fundamentals will be covered including balance, posture, partner communication, the embrace, the importance of walking Argentine tango, rhythm, musicality, salon style, beginning turns, ochos and paradas, and beginning milonga. The last class will cover some of Paulo's most recent work with Sylvia Vladiminsky, the founder of tango in Rome, who teaches many of the tango teachers worldwide. These classes will also be an excellent introduction to Paulo's style and technique for those who have never studied with Paulo before. It is recommended to take the whole series, but individual classes can be booked if space permits. Pre-registration required. $15/individual class, $60 for the series. Contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected]. Friday January 13 : Monte Cristo Milonga hosted by Gary and Nirmala, Paulo will be teaching the intermediate class 8-9 p.m. Milonga 9 p.m.-midnight. $12 class + milonga, 136 Missouri, SF. Saturday, January 14th Advanced classes at Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland 1-2:15 p.m. Colgadas 2:30-3:45 p.m. Volcadas 4-5:15 p.m. Barridas with giros $25/class or $65 for all three with pre-payment by January 1st. Drop in at the door $28/class. Claremont Club members, teens, or full-time students $60 for series with pre-payment. To register contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected]. Sunday January 15th Workshops in the South Bay at Steppin Out Dance Studios, 830 Stewart Dr., Sunnyvale 2-3:15 p.m. Waltz Paulo style 3:30-4:45 p.m. Milonga Paulo style $25/class with pre-payment by January 1st, drop-in $28/class. 7-8:15 p.m. Canyengue- the original form of tango with many steps applicable to milonga (this is one of his most popular classes, last time we had students flying in from other states to take these classes) 8:30 p.m.-midnight Milonga. $20 for milonga and class To register please contact: Stella 510-655-3585 Checks made out to Susan Navarez or Steppin Out Studios Private Lessons Time is Still Available: Priority for couples with some limited slots available for non-couples, maximum of 6 hours/couple or individual student. Series is $480 which includes studio rental fee (4 sessions of 1 hr and 20 minutes each). The series is available only for students who are taking at least one group class. If purchasing a private not in a series $95/55 min +$10 studio fee for Paulo alone, $120/55 min +$10 studio fee for Paulo and Stella together. Introductory special $75 for the first hour for couples or individuals who have never had a private lesson with Paulo. To schedule please contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected]. For schedule updates check the website: stellatango.com.
