Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo, stars of Forever Tango and Tango Dreams are returning to the Bay Area in February!
Fernanda and Guillermo, features instructors at Tango festivals around the world, are spectacular dancers with a vivid personal style that is rooted in the traditions of Tango while stretching its boundaries in very modern ways. They are also excellent, generous teachers. On this visit they will offer Bay Area dancers private classes, workshops as well as small technique classes for couples, followers and leaders. They will return us to the basic elements and techniques of tango from which each person's unique style develops. They will work with balance, connection, lead and follow, and the dynamics of turns. Friday, February 1 - Intermediate class at the Monte Cristo Milonga 8p.m. - 9p.m. $12 for class and milonga afterward until midnight Missouri at 17th St., San Francisco A great way to check them out! Saturday, Feb 2 Technique Class for Couples Emphasis on giros (turns) for intermediate and advanced dancers 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Seven Arches Studio, 3971 26th St. S.F. Call to reserve as class is strictly limited and gender balanced. $40 per person. call Nirmala at (415) 824-2412 or Gary at (415) 641-0703. Or email to [email protected] Saturday Night, Feb 2 - Intermediate Class at the Golden Gate Milonga 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. class, $14 for class and milonga 9:00-1:00 Milonga, $10 milonga Golden Gate Yacht Club. For information and directions call Steve or Luz-Mary at (415)332-0935 Sunday, Feb 3 - How to Navigate the floor without losing your cool. For Intermediate dancers. Location to be announced. Fernanda & Guillermo will emphasize materials and techniques to navigate in crowded milonga conditions without losing your cool. They will show us how to modify the elements we know into many beautiful combinations without memorization and without taking lots of space on the floor. You don't have to change the steps because you don't have space ...You will learn how to make that space around you work, and always moving forward...never backwards! For information or directions call or e-mail Luz Mary or Steve Harris at (415) 332-0935; [email protected] Monday Feb 4 Technique For Followers Only 8p.m. - 10 p.m. Seven Arches Studio, 3971 26th St. S.F. Call to reserve as class size is strictly limited. $40 per person call Nirmala at (415) 824-2412 or Gary at (415) 641-0703. Or email to [email protected] Tuesday Feb 5 Technique For Leaders Only 8p.m. - 10 p.m. Seven Arches Studio, 3971 26th St. S.F. Call to reserve as class size is strictly limited. $40 per person For more information about classes at the Monte Cristo and Seven Arches Studio, to reserve a space or to arrange for private lessons, call Nirmala at (415) 824-2412 or Gary at (415) 641-0703. Or email to [email protected] For information about the milonga and workshop at the Golden Gate Milonga, call Luz Mary or Steve Harris at (415) 332 -0935. Or email to [email protected]
