Angel Garcia-Clemente Argentine Tango and Salsa
September 16- October 25, 2002 Study with Angel Garcia-Clemente, the popular star and choreographer of "Ballet Las Pampas" from New York City, the host of "Milonga de Angel" and see why his students say: "Angel is one of NYC's most beloved teachers. His technique is so clean and clear it stands out, and many of us can tell who's studied with him. His personality is sunny and he makes everyone he dances with look graceful." ? Performance workshop series (5 hours per week for 5 weeks): Have fun and excitement while learning to dance a combination of social tango and "tango fantasia" (stage tango). Angel will be choreographing a cabaret-type tango show lasting about 30 min. which will be showcased at a special milonga. These workshops will include information on selecting music for your performance, characterization and drama in tango, presentation, fantasia patterns including jumps, leg wraps and finales. Students are required to attend at least 25 hours of practice and classtime over a 5 week period. Performance on Oct. 25th. Total cost $295 includes a free ticket to milonga and performance. Classes will be on Sat. and Sun. 12-2:30 p.m. except for Oct 5-6 and 21-22. 1st class on Sept. 21st at the Tango Studio, Berkeley. Subsequent schedule and meeting place to be arranged at first class. Pre-registration required. Minimum 8 students required for series to take place. To register contact Stella, [email protected] ? Argentine Tango for beginners 6:30- 7:45 p.m. ? Argentine Tango for intermediates 7:15- 8:45 p.m. ? New York Style Salsa for beginners 9-10:15 p.m. Each of the above series takes place at the Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley, starting on Monday, Sept. 16th. Each series consist of 6 classes. The cost of each series is truly economical at $60 members, $75 non-members; drop in $15/$20 single class. 7 Special: take both a salsa and tango series and save even more! Members $100 for both series/nonmembers $130. 7 To register contact Bill Bastian, 510-549-8516. ? waltz series (intermed/adv) (2 classes, Wed. and Friday Sept. 18, 20) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Includes single and double axis giros, musicality, pauses and simple lifts. $30/workshop, $50 for both. The Tango Studio, Berkeley. Pre-registration required, [email protected]. ? milonga series (intermed/adv) (2 classes, Wed. and Friday Sept. 25, 27) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Includes traspie, timing, accents, change of dynamics and contrabody technique. $30/workshop, $50 for both. The Tango Studio, Berkeley. Pre-registration required, [email protected]. ? Advanced argentine Tango at the metronome, angel and Christy (Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23) class 9-10 p.m., practica 10-10:30 p.m. Material will include advanced giros and enrosques, elegant moves including carpa (leans), boleos, pausa, embellishments. 1830 17th St., SF. $60 adv, $64 1st day, $51 students, $17 drop-in. 415-252-9000. ? Salsa series (intermed/adv) (2 classes, Sat. and Sun. Oct. 12, 13 ) 3-5 p.m. Learn all the latest moves from New York City nightclubs. $25/workshop, $45 for both. Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland. (Nearest BART 19th St.) Pre-registration required, [email protected]. ? Angel will also be teaching before the following milongas: The All Night Milonga at the BEAT, Sat., Sept. 28th, 9:15-10:30 p.m. 2560 9th St., Berkeley. The Verdi Club, Thursdays, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 24th, 7-8:30 p.m. 2424 Mariposa, SF. The All Night Milonga at the Metronome, "Milonga Americana," Sat. Oct 12, workshop featuring steps which can be used in salon, milonga and waltz 9:30-11 p.m., workshop and party $25, party only $15, 300 De Haro at 17th St., SF. Private lessons $75/hour plus $10 studio rental fee. For more information or to register for classes please contact Stella at 510-655-3585 or email: [email protected] .
