GROUP AND PRIVATE CLASSES WITH GACHI AND SERGIO: Gachi Fernandez and Sergio Cortazzo, two of the most elegant young stars of tango's new generation, will teach classic salon style tango, tango vals and milonga on the weekend of Dec. 8, 9 & 10 in Los Angeles. This will be their last workshop of this year.
Gachi Fernandez and Sergio Cortazzo are one of Argentina's top young professional tango couples. They have toured the world in several productions, including "Tango X 2," "Una Noche de Tango" and "Tangokinesis," and they perform frequently at La Ventana and Casa Blanca in Buenos Aires. Gachi trained as a classical ballerina and in modern and folkloric dance. She started dancing tango at the age of 15, going to the tango clubs and dancing with the old "milongueros." Sergio is trained in both classical and modern dance. They have danced together since 1992, and have studied tango with Gustavo Naveira, Esther and Mingo Pugliese, Pepito Avellaneda, Pocho Pizarro and Antonio Todaro, among others. They teach frequently in Japan and Europe, as well as in Buenos Aires. They are known for their meticulous technique and their classic elegance. As world renowned maestro Gustavo Naveira has said, "Gachi and Sergio ARE the tango." Schedule: Friday, December 8, 8 - 9:30 p.m. "Fundamentals of Leading and Following" Saturday, December 9 1 - 2:30 p.m. "Combining Ochos, Boleos and Ganchos" 3:30 - 5 p.m. "Milonga and Tango Waltz" Sunday, December 10 1 - 2:30 p.m. "Combining Giros, Enrosques, Sacadas and Barridas" 3:30 - 5 p.m. "Advanced Figures" Location: Academy 331 530 N. La Cienega Blvd., 1/2 block south of Melrose Los Angeles Parking on street or in the ten tandem spaces DIRECTLY behind the studio. Prices and Registration: Individual classes $25 each. Register for 3 or more classes and pay $20 per class. For more information or to register, call Linda at (323) 650-0509 or see our website at www.apurotango.com.
