A Puro Tango presents an intensive week of classes with Milena Plebs and Ezequiel Farfaro, October 26 - 31, 2001 in Los Angeles.
As co-creator, co-choreographer and former star of "Tango X 2," "Perfumes de Tango" and "Una Noche De Tango," Milena Plebs has had more influence on tango than any woman in the history of the dance. As a dancer and choreographer, she has changed the face of the dance, spawning a new generation of dancers who emulate her impeccable precision, elegance, strength and stunning musicality. Her partner, Ezequiel Farfaro, is an actor and dancer who studied at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Buenos Aires. He has danced tango for several years, and spent a year teaching in Japan. He has also taught in Brazil and at Club Almagro in Buenos Aires. He dances with amazing precision, creativity and subtlety. At July's Tango Fireworks Congress in Los Angeles he swiftly proved himself one of the up-and-coming great male stars of tango. Milena and Ezequiel's classes at Tango Fireworks were packed, and they received rave reviews on the clarity of their presentations and detailed explanations of technique. All classes will be focused on social tango for intermediate and advanced dancers, except Wednesday, which will focus on advanced figures for exhibition. Schedule Friday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Class 1 "The Embrace: Finding the Unity Between Two Bodies" The Salon Recuerdo Milonga will follow the class at 9:30 - 1 a.m., with a special exhibition by Milena and Ezequiel! Milonga entrance $10 (pay at door, please); free refreshments and the BEST selection of classic tango, milonga and waltz from the Golden Age of Tango. Saturday, Oct. 27 2 - 3:30 pm. Class 2 "Good Technique for Leaders and Followers" 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Class 3 "Compas: Dancing with Rhythm and Musicality" Sunday, Oct. 28 2 - 3:30 p.m. Class 4 "Elegancia" 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Class 5 "La Pista: Navigation, Floorcraft and Improvisation" Monday, Oct. 29, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Class 6 "Adornos" Tuesday, Oct. 30, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Class 7 "Dancing to Pugliese" Wednesday, Oct. 31, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Class 8 " Advanced Figures for Exhibition" Locations Friday: Hollywood Dance Center, 817 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles (11/2 blocks north of Melrose) Ample street parking. Saturday and Sunday: Argentine Association of Los Angeles, 2100 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank (just north of Scott Rd.) Ample parking. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Academy 331, 530 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles (1/2 block south of Melrose) Parking on the street or behind the studio. Prices & Registration If registering before 10/20/01: * Individual classes $30 each * Five classes $135; each additional class $25 * All eight classes $210 After 10/20/01 * Individual classes $35 each * Five classes for $160; each additional class $30 * All eight classes $250 No refunds after 10/22/01 For registration and information, call (323) 650-0509 or visit our website at www.apurotango.com.
