You may already know Jorge Nel through his fabulous selection of Mr. Tango
tango shoes. But did you also know that he is a great teacher, originator
of USTC Miami Tango Congreso, and choreographer? Here is your chance to
study with him during his short stay in the Bay Area.
Jorge Nel Baila !!!!
Founder of Argentine Tango in Miami, Master of Milonga and Choreographer of
Tango Fantasia In SF Bay Area Teaching for the 1st Time March 20-29th, 2002.
Jorge Nel has starred in and choreographed countless tango shows, appeared
in the movie "Random Hearts," was one of the three most popular teachers at
the recent Portland Tangofest, and founder of USTC tango festival in Miami.
He is also the creator of "Mr. Tango Custom-made Dance Shoes" and will bring
a delectable assortment of his newest styles.
His workshop schedule:
Wednesday, March 20
6:15-7:45 Beginners Class at the Claremont Hotel "Fundamentals of milonga"
(last class of 6 week series with guest teachers including Yvonne Meissner,
Glenn Corteza and Jorge Nel) Drop-in single class: $10 members/$15
non-members. The Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley. Contact Candace
Palec 510-843-3000 x212 for more information or to register.
"Milonga" at the Claremont to follow until 10:30 p.m. Free for class, all
others $10.
Thursday, March 21st
Verdi Club: Jorge will be teaching for Christy Cote while she is in
Argentina:
Beginners class in milonga 7-7:45 p.m.; intermed/adv milonga 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Class alone $12, Milonga 8:30- midnight $13, Class + milonga $15.
2424 Mariposa, SF.
Friday, March 22
7-9 p.m. Making the waltz dance - the long step.
The Tango Studio,* Berkeley $25
Saturday, March 23
12:30-2 p.m. Elegant Combinations for Salon Tango
2-3:30 p.m. Giros with Sacadas
3:30-5 p.m. Tango Fantasia
$22/ workshop, $2 discount for BATango members, all 3 workshops for $55 with
advance payment. (discounts do not combine)
Lake Merritt Dance Center, Main floor lounge, 200 Grand Ave. at Harrison,
Oakland. (free parking in adjacent lot)
9-10:30 p.m. Class before the All Night Milonga, all levels, class alone $5,
Class + "All night milonga" $15, Exhibition dance at midnight
The BEAT, 2560 9th St, Berkeley. 510-548-5348.
Sunday, March 25
7-9 p.m. Beginner's special - Introduction to Tango
$15, The Tango Studio*, Berkeley
Monday, March 25
7-9 p.m. Adding Emotional Content and Musicality to the Dance
$25, The Tango Studio*, Berkeley
Tuesday, March 25
7-9 p.m. Performance Tango - special ways to enhance your performance
$25, The Tango Studio*, Berkeley
Wednesday March 27
7-9 p.m. Including Barridas and Boleos in the Giros
$25, The Tango Studio*, Berkeley
Thursday, March 28
7-9 p.m. Milonga Combinations with Regular and Syncopated Beats
$25, The Tango Studio,* Berkeley
March 29 Leave
*All classes at the Tango Studio have limited space and require
pre-registration.
Contact Stella 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] for more information or
to schedule.
Private lessons available $55/hour plus $5/hour studio rental fee.
