The Tango Society of Boston presents: Tango Weekend workshops June 15-17 with NITO AND ELBA
[Also check the Boston Tango Calendar(tm) at http://www.bostontango.org/ for details on this and other Boston-area Tango events. To be added to the Tango Society of Boston's announcement-only e-mail list, send e-mail to [email protected] with your full name and e-mail address.] The Tango Society of Boston presents Tango Weekend workshops Jun 15-17, 2002 with master milongueros Nito and Elba of Argentina. ** PLUS ** La Milonga with showcase exhibition by NITO & ELBA on Saturday night, Jun 15, 2002 with music by Tango DJ Michel Auzat of Montreal 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 15 Jun 2002: 12 noon - 6:00 pm (Tango) Sunday 16 Jun 2002: 12 noon - 6:00 pm (Tango) Monday 17 Jun 2002: 7:15 - 10:30 pm (Vals Criollo & Milonga Avellaneda) La Milonga ---------- Saturday evening, 15 June 2002: 9:30 pm - 1:15 am, with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Cash bar, complimentary soft drinks. Proper attire requested. Featuring Tango performance by NITO & ELBA, and music by Tango DJ Michel Auzat of Montreal. LOCATION: VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Av, Cambridge, Massachusetts ABOUT NITO & ELBA Nito and Elba are one of very few couples from Tango's "Golden Age" who tour regularly around the world, and we have been fortunate to have had them four times in the last five years! Nito was raised in Avellaneda, a town in Argentina renowned for tango, where he began learning to dance in 1953. The authenticity and skill of Nito's dancing won him 15 competitions between 1955 and 1965. The following year, Nito went on to star as the principal dancer with Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra in the tango show "Cielo de Barrilete" at the Marconi Theater and Dado Rojo. In 1977, Nito began dancing with Elba, whose elegance and precision complement Nito's refined yet dramatic style. Since 1990 they have been dancing and teaching internationally in Mexico, Japan, the United States and Europe. Nito and Elba won the prestigious Lobo del Mar award in 1996 for their outstanding contribution to the arts and were presented with the "Persons of the City" award in Mar del Plata for 1997. They are always in high demand as guest teachers at the most prestigious Tango Congresses in the world, including CITA-2000, CITA-2001 and CITA-2002 in Buenos Aires. DETAILED SCHEDULE Saturday, 15 Jun 2002 (Beginners through Advanced) -------------------------------------------------- 1:45 AM-NOON: Registration & warm-up NOON-1:30 PM: T1: Fundamentals of Tango. Open to beginners, recommended for all 2:00-3:30 PM: T2: Tango Fundamental & Figures. Technique and lead/follow for additional elements and figures. Open to beginners with T1 3:45-4:45 PM: T3: Tango Variations. Figures that develop on above, e.g., giros, enrosques with variations. Open to advanced beginners w/ T1+T2. 5:00-6:00 PM: T4: Combinations & Variations. Additional variations, and combination to create longer sequences. 9:30 PM - 1:15 AM: LA MILONGA featuring SHOWCASE by NITO & ELBA! Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served. Sunday, 16 Jun 2002 (Intermediate through Advanced) --------------------------------------------------- 11:45 am-noon: Registration & warm-up NOON-1:30 PM: T5: Improvisation & Embellishments. Improvisation for men, embellishments for women 2:00-3:30 PM: T6: Embellishments for Men & Women. Add beauty, dynamic and interest to your dancing 3:45-4:45 PM: T7: Advanced Variations I. More advanced material for experienced Tango dancers 5:00-6:00 PM: T8: Advanced Variations II. Continuation of T7 (which is a prerequisite). Monday, 17 Jun 2002 (For experienced/advanced Tango dancers) ------------------------------------------------------------ 7:00-7:15 PM: Registration & warm-up 7:15-8:45 PM: S1: Vals Criollo. The classic Tango Vals that is a must for Tango dancers 9:00-10:30 PM: S2: Milonga Avellaneda. A distinctive Milonga style that very few teach, from one of its authentic exponents! PRICES Workshops are 1 - 1.5 hours each, and cost just over $9/hour of instruction (members in advance)! Students get a 30% additional discount on all prices below (except membership). Detailed pricing information below. The best value for intermediate and advanced dancers are the Weekend Pass and Advanced Pass or 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 10 June 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 12 June, or send it electronically by 11 June (see below). Members in advance Any 1/$20, any 2/$35, any 3/$45, any 4/$55 (per day, Sat or Sun) Any 1/$20, 2/$40 (Mon) $8 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with any pass) OR $95 for Weekend Pass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + La Milonga OR $85 for Advanced Pass -- all Sun/Mon workshops + La Milonga OR $95 for Super Pass -- all Sat/Sun/Mon workshops + La Milonga Non-members in advance $25 per workshop (Sat/Sun/Mon) $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/$45, any 3/$55, any 4/$65 (per day, Sat or Sun) Any 1/$25, 2/$50 (Mon) $12 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night (no charge with any pass) OR $125 for Weekend Pass -- all Sat/Sun workshops + La Milonga OR $110 for Advanced Pass -- all Sun/Mon workshops + La Milonga OR $160 for Super Pass -- all Sat/Sun/Mon workshops + La Milonga Non-Members at the door $30 per workshop (Sat/Sun/Mon) $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 10 Jun 2002 or brought to a Wednesday Dance Break by 12 Jun 2002, or sent by PayPal by midnight on 11 Jun 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 June 13 & 18. 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)
