TANGO WEEKEND WORKSHOPS APR 20-21 W/ FABIAN SALAS & CAROLINA DEL RIVERO ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [NOTE: Discount advance registration price DEADLINE is next Wed, 17 Apr in person at Wednesday Tango Dance Break or postmarked or electronically by PayPal by next Tue, 16 Apr! See details below.]
The Tango Society of Boston presents Tango Weekend workshops April 20-21, 2002 with co-star of the movie "The Tango Lesson" FABIAN SALAS, and CAROLINA DEL RIVERO, both of Buenos Aires. ** PLUS ** La Milonga with exhibition by FABIAN & CAROLINA on Saturday night, April 20, 2002. See the on-line flyer (PDF format) at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ for full details and a registration form that you can print out and mail in. Check out http://www.bostontango.org/misc/payment.html for on-line credit card payment option for workshops and memberships. SCHEDULE Workshops --------- Saturday 20 April 2002: 11:45 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 21 April 2002: 11:45 pm - 7:00 pm La Milonga ---------- Saturday evening, 20 April 2002: 9:30 pm - 1:15 am, with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Proper attire requested. Featuring Tango performance by FABIAN & CAROLINA. LOCATION: VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Av, Cambridge, Massachusetts ABOUT FABIAN & CAROLINA Fabian Salas is a multitalented tango teacher, dancer, and choreographer, and is widely regarded as one of the most influencial Tango teachers in his generation. He was a member of the original cast (1994-1995) of the award-winning (Best Musical) Argentine Tango show "Gotan," and also performed in the stage show "El Patio de la Morocha" (1993-1994) at the "Teatro Municipal General San Martin" in Buenos Aires. He was one of the dancers in the movie "Evita" and one of the three principal dancers in the award-winning movie "The Tango Lesson." Tireless researcher and maestro, Fabian Salas has opened new ways in the conception of the dance, creating an unmistakable style of Tango. He is cofounder (w/ Gustavo Naveira) of the premier CITA Tango Congresses in Buenos Aires, and is much sought after as a teacher & performer by tango lovers around the world. Carolina del Rivero has been dancing ballet and modern for most of her life, including studying at the prestigious Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires and then at the Teatro San Martin. She has studied and danced Tango with several renowned Tango maestros in Buenos Aires, including Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas, and has performed in numerous Tango Shows in Buenos Aires and around the world. Fabian and Carolina are among the most sought-after Tango teachers in the world--come and see why! DETAILED SCHEDULE Saturday, 20 April 2002 (Beginners through Advanced) ---------------------------------------------------- * 11:45 am - Noon: Registration & warm-up * Noon - 1:30 pm: T1: Tango Fundamentals for all (essentials of Fabian's technique, open to all) * 2:00 - 3:30 pm: T2: Structure and Turns (Giros). Possibly the most important class of the weekend! Fabian's technique for teaching the "giros" is one of the most effective. Take this regardless of level. Open to all including beginners with T1) * 3:45 - 5:15 pm: T3: Variations with Turns (development of above, open to advanced beginners with T1-T2) * 5:30-7:00 pm: V1: Introduction to Tango Vals (open to advanced beginners). * 9:30 pm - 1:15 am: LA MILONGA featuring SHOWCASE by FABIAN & CAROLINA! Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served. Sunday, 21 April 2002 (Intermediate through Advanced) ----------------------------------------------------- * 11:45 am - Noon: Registration & warm-up * Noon - 1:30 pm: T4: Technique of Boleos * 2:00 - 3:30 pm: T5: Technique of Sacadas (Fabian's speciality) * 3:45 - 5:15 pm: T6: Enrosques & Planeos * 5:30 - 7:00 pm: T7: Arrastres & Colgadas PRICES Workshops are 1-1.5 hours each, and cost less than $10/hour of instruction (members in advance). Students get a 30% additional discount on all prices below (except membership). Detailed pricing information below. The best deal for intermediate and advanced dancers is the Superpass. See the registration form or the info below for full details and a la carte rates. To get the advance rate, please mail your payment, postmarked by 16 April 2002 to: The Tango Society of Boston, Inc., P.O. Box 390055, Cambridge, MA 02139, or bring it to a Wednesday Tango Dance Break by 17 April, or send it electronically by 12 March (see below). Members in advance Any 1/$20, any 2/$40, any 3/$55, any 4/$65 (per day, Sat or Sun) $8 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with Superpass) OR $110 for Superpass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + La Milonga Non-members in advance $25 per workshop (Sat/Sun) $12 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night $12 for 1 year ($19/2 years) for Tango Society of Boston membership (lower member prices then apply) Members at the Door Any 1/$25, any 2/$50, any 3/$70, any 4/$80 (per day, Sat or Sun) $12 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with Superpass) OR $140 for Superpass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + La Milonga Non-Members at the door $30 per workshop (Sat/Sun) $15 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night $12 for 1 year ($19/2 years) for Tango Society of Boston membership (lower member prices then apply) Mail payments to: The Tango Society of Boston, P.O. Box 390055, Cambridge, MA 02139-0055. Advance payments must be postmarked by 16 April 2002 or brought to a Wednesday Dance Break by 17 April 2002, or sent by PayPal by midnight on 16 April 2002. ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS We accept electronic payments with VISA or MasterCard using PayPal.com (advance registrations only). No extra charge and a lot more convenient and less paperwork for all. Check http://www.bostontango.org/misc/payment.html for details. Note: Don't wait till the last minute if you are not already subscribed to PayPal, since some members report a delay in getting their PayPal accounts initially. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons will be available between April 22 and 23. Please contact Ugo at [email protected] or 617-876-8456 for details or to schedule a private lesson. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue, Cambridge (off Fresh Pond Parkway, at corner of Cushing St, near Belmont line-look for the rocket outside the building). Limited parking in lot behind building-street parking is also available. Maps available on our web site (see links below). OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS Check http://www.bostontango.org/misc/hotels.html for hotel information (including special rates) and maps. Also see http://www.bostontango.org/visitors/index.html. OTHER INFORMATION Confirmations are not sent out for preregistrations, but your name will be listed at the door. No partner is necessary--there will be frequent partner changes. Wear leather-soled shoes comfortable for dancing. Dress is casual for the workshops. However, "La Milonga" is a formal dance and elegant attire is requested. The VFW Mt. Auburn Post is air-conditioned and spacious. You are encouraged to take workshops progressively to get the most out of the weekend. For additional details see the full flyer (PDF format) at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ Questions: Call Vicky at 781-641-1283 or Shahrukh at 617-877-5666. WEB ADDRESSES Boston Tango Calendar(tm): http://www.bostontango.org/ Special events section (for PDF flyer and registration form): http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ Instruction for electronic registration and payment: http://www.bostontango.org/misc/payment.html (use payee address [email protected]). TangoLine(tm): 617-699-OCHO (-6246)
