The Tango Society of Central Illinois is hosting a milonga from 9 PM - 12:30 AM on Saturday July 13 at the Phillips Recreation Center at the corner of Springfield and McCullough in Urbana, IL. The cost of admission is $5.
The Phillips Recreation Center has a large hardwood floor (2300 sq ft) and an excellent sound system for your enjoyment. The Phillips Recreation Center is a smoke-free environment. Prior to the milonga, at 7:30 PM, there is a workshop entitled 'Rhythm Tango', given by Gloria and Eduardo Arquimbau. The cost of the workshop is $25 ($20 for students) and includes admission to the milonga. Gloria and Eduardo are also giving the following workshops on Sun July 14 at the Regent Ballroom (1406 Regency Drive West) in Savoy, IL (a suburb of Champaign-Urbana): 2:00 PM: Milonga (beginner level) 3:30 PM: Milonga (intermediate level) 5:00 PM: Vals The cost of these workshops (including the pre-milonga workshop Saturday) is $25 for the first workshop taken and $20 for each additional workshop (students: $20 for first / $15 additional). Private lessons are also available on Friday evening July 12 and Saturday daytime. Gloria and Eduardo will also be giving workshops in Champaign-Urbana on Sat-Sun July 20-21. Details will follow when finalized. For the latest information, call 217-202-0747. ---------------------------------------------- Biography: Gloria and Eduardo Arquimbau are world famous stage performers, whose list of successful shows includes "Tango Argentino" and "Forever Tango". They grew up during the Golden Age of Tango and have first hand experience with many of the original styles of tango danced during the peak of popularity of tango in Buenos Aires. They are dedicated in their teaching to communicating their knowledge and experience to students taking their classes. "Rhythm Tango" represents the emphasis Gloria and Eduardo place on connecting with the rhythm of tango. Gloria and Eduardo have a highly organized presentation style and a fun attitude which greatly enhances student learning. Their wonderful dancing also provides a great model for learning authentic styles of tango. ---------------------------------------------- Urbana, IL is 130 mi south of Chicago, 110 mi west of Indianapolis, and 150 mi northeast of St. Louis. Come visit us. We may have the largest tango community in the Midwest south of the Great Lakes. Directions: Phillips Recreation Center: (Sat milonga + workshop): Take I-74 to Lincoln Avenue (Urbana). Go south approx. 1.5 mi to Springfield, turn left. The Phillips Center is 3 blocks further, on the left. Regent Ballroom: (Sun workshops): Take I-74 to Neil Street (Champaign). Go south about 3.5 miles to Burwash Avenue (Honda dealer and gas station on corner, by the Savoy Theatre). Turn right and go about 4 blocks to Regency Drive. Turn left, the Regent Ballroom is in sight on the left. ======= Leonardo
