I know many of you have been sending emails to Oscar asking when he will be in the area next to teach. Oscar has been the favorite teacher of so many of us in the Bay area. I remember several trips to Buenos Aires just to study with him. He was one of my first teachers, when I still had wobbly ankles and didn't know how to cross into a fifth without coming up on my toes (please don't laugh, we all know that stage). And he is still one of my favorite teachers, years later. He has incredible teaching methods which cover all aspects of tango including "breathing." But not just breathing, as we normally think of it, but the breathing that happens in all parts of your body, as part of cadence, posture and balance. He works with the students from "head to toe" so to speak, leaving no aspect of tango untouched. He also observes and corrects how you appear and move from the moment you enter the milonga, to the moment you leave. He has incredible energy, eye for detail, and passion for tango. I just spoke with him on the telephone where he is in Buenos Aire, and he asked me to let you know that he is so excited about coming to teach and perform here. In addition to the new show "Malambo" he is thinking about the upcoming teaching he will be doing. He has some exciting new combinations and also some new teaching methods which will allow students to make very fast progress.
So now, about the classes: as of now, we have the time scheduled on Mondays for an advanced intermediate/advanced class series. We will be adding the time for a beginner's and advanced beginners class series earlier on that same day. The location for both classes will be either Berkeley or Oakland. The size of the class will help us determine which location. So if you are interested in classes or privates with him, please let me know even if you do not see your level of class currently scheduled. Thanks Stella Oscar Mandagaran the fabulous star of movie "Tangoing," the stage show "Forever Tango" and the new stage show "Malambo" teaching Argentine tango on Mondays in the East Bay Oscar is an incredible teacher and performer who needs no introduction. He will be giving a 6 week series of intensive, progressive workshops on Mondays, May 13-June 17 designed to advance all students to the next level: Advanced 8:30-10:30 p.m. Series $165 (pre-payment required) or single class $30. Pre- registration required. Call Stella 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] for more information or to register. Private classes available Mondays 12- 4 p.m. $100/hour plus $10 studio rental fee. Call Stella to schedule.
