Yanina Messina in San Francisco! We know Yanina Messina from her previous stays in the Bay Area and appreciatee what an impeccable dancer and teacher she is! Yanina has terrific centered balance, beautiful embellishments, and innovative and scintillating patterns!
Yanina is partnered by Gennaro Marino who is from Buenos Aires. It is a pleasure to meet Gennaro and we are glad to welcome him here. Both Yanina and Gennaro have intensive training in the art of Argentine Tango and began their dance partnership in 2000. They currently dance for the Association Gardeliana in Rosario. Yanina has been dancing and teaching in Argentina, Europe, and the USA since 1989. Yanina has studied with Juan Carlos Copes, Miguel Angel Zotto, Osvaldo Zotto, Mora y Horacio Godoy, Pocho Pizarro, Colocio, Juan Bejaran, and Orlando Paiva. Gennaro has studied with Juan Carlos Copes, Mingo Pugliese, El Indio Benavente, Orlando Paiva, and Yanina Messina since 1998. Gennaro has danced in the 5 Cumbre Mundial del Tango. Private Lessons! In addition to the workshops and classes outlined below, Yanina and Gennaro are available for private classes. Call Yanina or Monique Eurich at 510-232-9816. Or call Elaine Sirois-Lucha at 415-776-9373. Private rates are $80 for both masters or $70 for one master, plus studio rental fees, if necessary. With 4 privates, a 5% discount is available; for 8 privates, a 10% discount applies. o Monday Nights, Redwood City: Private lessons available 4:00 to 10:00 PM; 1204 Middlefield Road. Contact Yanina at 510-232-9816. Please include a $10 per hour floor rental to private rate. o Monday Nights, Sausalito: Contact Yanina at 510-232-9816 or Luz-Mary at 415-332-0935. o Other Locations: Contact Yanina at 510-232-9816. Workshops! All workshops will take place at 3435 Cesar Chavez Street (Formerly Army Street), Studio 204 (ring 031 for entry), San Francisco. Each workshop is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. If more than one workshop is reserved in advance, an additional $5 discount is available for each workshop. For reservations and information, contact Yanina at 510-232-9816 or contact Elaine Sirois-Lucha at 415-776-9373. o Sunday, April 15th, 1:30-3:30 PM: Technique for Women (Gentlemen Welcome!); Possibilities for Adornments; Different Elements in the Tango. o Sunday, April 29th, 1:30-3:30 PM: Traspies, Contratiempos, Giros (Turns), Giros with Different Elements and Combinations; Canchengue Steps. o Sunday, May 6th, 1:30-3:30 PM: Improvisations; Giros with Ganchos and Sacadas; Rhythmic Adornments; Dynamics for Vals and Milonga. Classes! o Saturday, April 14th: Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento; 2:00 to 4:00 PM; $30 in advance/$35 at door; Demonstration at the milonga that evening! Donna: 916-443-7008; Privates available (see <http://www.rivertango.com>). o Saturday, April 28th: La Rayuela-Hopscotch; The Beat, 2560 9th Street, Berkeley; 9:00 PM Class; $15 includes class and all night milonga; 510-548-5348. o Friday, May 4th: Monte Cristo Club, 136 Missouri Street, San Francisco; 8:00-9:00 PM Class; $12 for class and milonga. Gary: 415-641-0703. Yanina--Her Newest Videos! o Yanina & Gennaro Instructional Video I--$45 each o Yanina & Gennaro Instructional Video II--$45 each SAVE! Buy both videos for $80 and save $10! Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! As usual, Yanina has with her a beautiful selection of shoes handmade in Buenos Aires by Flabella, shoemaker to the tango dancer! But hurry, they are going fast (I bought two pair myself this trip!). Web Page! Check out Yanina and Gennaro on their web page at <http://www.inscenes.com/yanina>. Email! Contact Yanina at [email protected]. Contact Gennaro at [email protected].
