Studio Roma, Albuquerque, New Mexico, presents a weekend workshop and week-long residency with Agustina Videla & Claudio Asprea!
July 24-30, 2009 At Studio Roma, 1508 Roma Ave NW in Albuquerque, at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post building, corner of Central Avenue & Laguna. Downloadable registration flyer at: http://www.abqtango.org/Documents/AC09.pdf Schedule of Classes and Milongas: Friday, July 24 7:30-9:00pm: The Embrace, Improving the connection with your partner, making the dance more comfortable and understanding balance and pivots 9:00-10:30pm: Open Dancing/Practica Saturday, July 25 1:30-2:45pm: Secrets of the Buenos Aires Milongas, Navigation & Tango Etiquette 3:00-4:30pm: Volcadas for Social Dancing Saturday Night Milonga Roma, 8:00pm-Midnight $5/person or free with Full Weekend Package. Sunday, July 26 1:30-2:45pm: Dancing to the Music, Acceleration, musical phrasing, dancing the melody 3:00-4:30pm: Embellishments and Pauses, Giving elegance and character to your dance TCA's Tango por la Tarde Sunday evening outdoor milonga in Old Town, 6:30-9:30pm. Free. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON YOUR DANCING Agustina & Claudio are staying for an extended time and offering special combo prices for private lessons and the workshop! 3 privates $210 (includes full workshop); 5 privates for $350 (includes full workshop). Single privates: $80/hour. Dates for privates: July 24-30. Call to schedule: (505) 345-3229 or e-mail: milonguero...@earthlink.net Prices: Full Weekend Package (All 5 classes + Milonga Roma): $75, Early Bird (before 7/10) $85, after 7/10 $50, Fulltime students with I.D. Per-class, $25. Both Saturday classes, $45. Both Sunday classes, $45. More info: Paul Akmajian, milonguero...@earthlink.net or Lee Blaugrund, (505)345-3229 Agustina Videla & Claudio Asprea are among the most talented tango dancers and instructors to come out of Argentina today. They have toured with numerous orchestras such as the New York Tango Trio, the Cuarteto Piazzolando & with the the Pablo Ziegler Quintet for New Tango. In addition, they have participated in numerous Tango festivals and fairs, officially representing Argentina at the Universal Lisbon Fair (Expo 1998). They have performed throughout Europe & North America, teaching workshops along the way. Their workshops are excellent preparation for those interested to learn how to navigate smoothly on a crowded dance floor as well as for those who wish to be challenged by demanding figures. Agustina & Claudio have been praised by many students for the ease of their teaching style and the level of individual attention given during workshops. They are the creators and teachers of a highly-acclaimed 3-Level Instructional DVD: "Tango from the Heart." Visit Agustina & Claudio's website at actango.com.ar