Angel Garcia and Rosa Collantes Stars of Ballet Pampas, New York City, and of "Camila" the tango musical staged recently in the Walnut Square Theatre, specializing in Argentine tango and folkloric dance, as well as innovators in "tango salsa", will be visiting the San Francisco Bay area, February 6-13th. Angel's classes consistently sell out, so be sure to sign up well ahead of time to avoid disappointment. For more information see their website: tangoymas.com
Their schedule of workshops will be as follows: Wed. Feb 6th: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Choreography I (Part I of a 2 part series) Individual help with developing a sensational, sizzling choreographic routine. Setting the stage, choosing the music, telling the story, dramatic and comic elements of the dance. Lake Merritt Dance Center, Multi-purpose room 2nd floor, 200 Grand Ave (at Harrison), free parking in adjacent lot. Pre-registration required. $30/person one workshop, $55 for both. Thurs. Feb. 7th 7-8:30 Mariposa Tango Club, Beginners and Intermediate Classes in Tango Salon, Exhibition later. Milonga party 8:30-12 p.m. Class only $10, Class and milonga $14. The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St., SF Friday, Feb. 8th: 7-8:30 p.m. Accelerated Beginning Tango (especially for Salsa or Ballroom Dancers) 8:30-10 p.m. Intermediate Salsa I $22 /workshop (Discount $2 with BATango card) Pre-registration required, The Tango Studio, Berkeley. Sat. Feb. 9th: 4-6 p.m. Milonga with traspie and variations $27 6-7:30 p.m. Supervised practica for previous or current students to review any material covered in previous classes Teachers will be on hand to answer any questions $10 The Tango Studio, Berkeley, pre-registration required. Sunday, Feb 10th: 2-4 p.m. Embellishments for women (This is also a great class for leaders so they can learn to lead embellishments. Any man with valid BATango card is invited to take this class at no charge, but must pre-register) 4-6 p.m. Tango Vals with giros and change of direction Each workshop $27 ($2 discount with BATango card). Lake Merritt Dance Center, Main level lounge, 200 Grand Ave (at Harrison), free parking in adjacent lot. Monday, Feb 11th: 7-8:30 p.m. Argentine folkloric dances including the chacarera - a "must know" for visitors to Argentina 8:30-10 p.m. Intermediate Salsa II (Salsa I or the equivalent should be taken first). $20 each, The Tango Studio, Berkeley, pre-registration required. Wed. Feb. 13th: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Choreography II (2nd of a 2 part series). A further exploration and refinement of choreography I. Fluidity, breathing, stagecraft. Putting the final touches on your routine. The Lake Merritt Dance Center, Multi-purpose room 2nd floor, 200 Grand Ave (at Harrison), free parking in adjacent lot. Pre-registration required. $30/person. $55 for both choreography I and II. Demos: There will be exhibition dances at Club Cocomo, Glass Kat, Broadway, and the Verdi Club. Contact Stella for more details. Private lessons: $75/ hour for one instructor, $100 / hour both instructors. $5/hour room rental fee. To schedule or pre-register contact Stella 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] .
