April Puerto Vallarta Tango----FREE LODGING for 2 pairs!--Latest update of specials... We now have Free Lodging available for the week for 2 pairs, priority given to pairs with at least one leader. Please email me for more info: First come, first serve.
Join us for a memorable week in Puerto Vallarta! Dates: April 11-17 Internationally acclaimed teachers Cecilia Gonzalez and Paulo Araujo will lead small workshops in which participants will receive personal attention. Take classes in both the open and close embrace dancing styles. Saxophone player Blas Rivera will offer participatory lessons in musicality, a highlight of last year’s festival. You will have time to pursue other interests: instruction with renowned sculptor Manuel Palos, sunning on the beach, and exploring local festivities are just a few possibilities. Classes will be held at La Rosita, which is located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta where the famous Malecón (boardwalk) begins. Vallarta’s bustling shops, bars, restaurants, and galleries are all within walking distance. Milongas will be held in exquisite villas with open air floors designed specifically for dancing. They will be thematic and festive, accompanied by live saxophone and bandoneón music. Come experience this special atmosphere and enjoy the incredible ocean vistas! To watch the Youtube video of our 2009 PV Tango Seminar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufa2U1FqP7w For more info: WWW.TIME4TANGO.COM Elaine Kho <[email protected]> Early bird registration price: $600 includes Thematic Milongas and all Tango,Musicality and Sculpting Classes! Accomodations at Hotel La Rosita start at $55/night double occupancy! *Spaces are limited, your registration is confirmed once payment is received. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 11-17 Puerto Vallarta TangoCoatl Itinerary 2010 Monday 11 10:00 Arrival 7:30-9:00 Cecilia & Paulo Figuras Milongueras 9:00- 12am The White Milonga : New Year’s Eve in Brazil We will celebrate new beginnings: Wear white clothes to this milonga, this is a Brazilian New Year’s custom as the color white represents good luck and peace. Tuesday 12 10-11:30 Cecilia Perception & Connection 12-1:30 Blas Understanding the Music 4:30-6 Paulo Ways of Walking 8-10pm Practica Wednesday 13 10:00-11:30 Paulo Never Ending Ochos 12-1:30 Cecilia Turning and Dynamics 4:30-6:30 Manuel Intro to sculpting*** 9:00-midnight Milonga April Birthday Celebration (Paulo & Blas, and all those joining with April Birthdays!) Thursday 14 Free Day 7:30 -9 Paulo Dancing Vals 9-11 Practica Friday 15 10:00-11:30 Blas Tango-Milonga-Vals 12-1:30 Paulo Milonga 4:30-6:30 Manuel Intro to Sculpting*** 7:30-9 Cecilia Using the Weight 9:00 Dinner Saturday 16 10:00-11:30 Cecilia All about Boleos 12:00-1:30 Blas Different Orchestras 9:00 Milonga Customs Party: The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals Theme colors: red and gold Sunday 17 10:00-11:30 Paulo Barridas for Men and Women 12:00-1:30 Cecilia Challenging Combinations 4:30 Departure ***In addition to the two sculpting seminars, the sculpting studio will be available to work on your projects during free time. Arrange your times with sculptors Manuel Palos and Martin Distancia--they will be working in this space during the week.
