WindyCityTango, Inc. is excited to sponsor Brooke s Chicago visit during her
2004 tour of the USA
Brooke Burdett is known for her leap across continents in the mid-1990 s,
taking her from the Denver area on a ''tango calling'' to Buenos Aires where
she currently resides. Recognized for her elegance on the dance floor and
celebrated for her clarity and generosity in the classroom, Brooke teaches and
performs tango in Buenos Aires and has taught specialty workshops in more than
15 U,S. and Canadian cities in the past 5 years. She is also known for
instructional videos she made with Daniel Trenner and Mariano Frumboli (better
known as "Chicho"). From the perspective of a North American now regarded by
Argentine locals as ''casi porteqa'' (practically like a native of Buenos
Aires), Brooke translates the world of tango into a language that is accessible
to all. An expert leader AND follower dedicated to improvisation and
expression, Brooke has an innovative teaching style that allows students to be
creative from the start and encourages exploration and play at all levels.
Inspired by the question of what it means to dance tango authentically,
Brooke's approach is informed by her investigation into the present tango
culture of Buenos Aires - the spoken and unspoken codes, roles and
relationships between and among men and women, and the attitudes surrounding
the traditional and more avant-garde forms of the dance. Also supporting her
tango background is her wide experience in a variety of movement forms,
including jazz, yoga, contact improvisation and African dances.
Based on her extensive study, Brooke brings a knowledge that bridges the
older and newer generations of tango dancers. Using both open and closed
embrace, she emphasizes proper technique, relaxed attentiveness and musicality.
Through exercises and sequences, she introduces methods of improvisation and
"play" that allow students to explore the limitless possibilities of this
intense and alluring dance. Some of Brooke s most influential teachers, in
addition to Daniel and Chicho, have been Gustavo Naveira & Olga Besio, Fabian
Salas, Graciela Gonzalez, Florencia Taccetti, Mingo & Esther Pugliese and Juan
Bruno. She also attributes her knowledge to the immeasurable amount of time
spent dancing in the salons of Buenos Aires and the information directly
transmitted to her from her partners on the dance floor. Sean Erwin, the
former senior editor of the Chicago-based Tango Noticias newsletter, referred
to Brooke in an interview as "one of the most innovative and interesting tango
teachers currently touring the US. To read the Noticias interview with
Brooke, go to http://www.tangonoticias.com/docs/brooke_returns.htm and
http://www.tangonoticias.com/docs/brooke_returns_p2.htm.
In close cooperation with Tango ParaTodos, WCT, Inc. will sponsor the following
workshops: Wednesday, Feb. 18 - guest instruct for Somer Surgit & Agape Pappas
@ Cousin s (2833 N. Broadway) b/4 milonga ~ 7:30-8:30 p. Lyrical Close
Embrace (creating long & elegant movement while dancing close and feeling /
using the music); Friday, Feb. 20 - WCT, Inc. class before Lake Street milonga
@ Schopf Gallery on Lake (942 W. Lake St.) ~ 7:00-8:30 p. - Moving from closed
to open embrace (where to open the embrace for figures or embellishments; how
to re-establish close embrace to maintain space and intimacy); Saturday, Feb.
21 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Dance Connection (3117 N. Clybourn Ave.) ~
12:00-1:15 p. - Turning technique (useful turns for the social dance floor and
how to make them fluid yet solid); 1:30-2:45 p. - Fluidity & spirals in Ochos
(leading and following forward and backward ochos of all sizes); and, 3:00-4:15
p. - Creative resolutions to Sacadas (OK, you know how to lead /
follow sacadas see what to do next!); Sunday, Feb. 22 WCT, Inc. workshops
@ Home of Tango Chicago (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 12:00-1:15 p. - Changes of
direction in close embrace!! (pleasant movement with suspension and fluidity);
1:30-2:45 p. - Suspension in Vals (inspiration to take your Vals musicality to
the next level); guest instruct for Erica Sutton & Douglas Rivera @ Schopf
Gallery on Lake ~ 8:00-9:00 p. - Adornments with musical interpretation (usual
Tango Paratodos class pricing for this workshop, no pre-registration required)
followed by a Practica 9:00-10:00 p. FREE! with paid class attendance; Monday,
Feb. 23 - WCT, Inc. workshops @ #328; (2977 N. Elston Ave. NOTE: this
location has yet to be confirmed so please check w/ Phoebe b/4 the workshop) ~
7:00-8:15 p. - Improvisation of Colgadas and Volcadas (the latest movements
from the salons of Buenos Aires); 8:30-10:30 p. - Supervised Practica (FREE!
with paid attendance at 5 or more WCT, Inc. workshops with Brooke
Burdett).
Pricing for WCT, Inc. workshops:
Any WCT workshop = $20 at the door; $18 with advance registration; with
advance payment (required), any 4 WCT workshops = $70; all 7 WCT workshops =
$115. Paid attendance at each WCT, Inc. workshop will give you $2 off entrance
to a 2 hour supervised practica on Mon., Feb. 23 (base price is $20; FREE
with paid attendance at 5 or more WCT workshops with Brooke Burdett. NOTE:
all guest instructing is priced by the hosts.
Private lesson pricing and availability:
$88 (less $18 per hour for each WCT workshop you take) for one hour
private lesson; (plus cost of studio space if necessary but free space probably
is available); 3-5 or more individuals may schedule a small group class at
$28/person/hour; 6-8 individuals is $18/p/h. Private lessons will be available
Wednesday, Feb. 18 until Thursday, Feb. 26, except for Tuesday, Feb. 24 when
Brooke will be in Madison, WI. Please note that the $18 per hour discount
applies only to attendees of WCT, Inc. workshops (i.e., attendance at classes
where Brooke is guest instructing does not qualify you for this discount.)
Also note, you will be required to pay for any private lesson cancelled
(especially if you re a No Show ) less than 24 hours prior to scheduled time;
the cancellation must be confirmed in person by either Phoebe or the instructor.
Payment options: cash to Phoebe in advance or at event or check to Phoebe J.
Grant (mail to: 2721 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago IL 60647-1123)
Directions to workshops, practicas and milongas:
de for workshop schedule, etc.
Chitalia Cafe (Thursday, Feb. 19), 939 W. Madison; Free milonga, cash
bar/deli; street parking
Cousin s (Wednesdays, Feb. 18 & 25), 2833 N. Broadway (1/2 block N. of
Diversey); $5 cover for milonga
Dance Connection (Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21), 3117 N. Clybourn Ave. (=
block S of Belmont / Western / Clybourn intersection, on E side of Clybourn);
NOTE - if you are driving E on Belmont, you will be under the Western
Ave. overpass when you make a soft right on to Clybourn)
#328; Restaurant & Bar (Monday, Feb. 23), 2977 N. Elston Ave.
(between Diversey and Belmont Aves.) confirm location for Mon., Feb. 23 with
Phoebe
Schopf Gallery on Lake (Friday, Feb. 20 and Sunday evening, Feb. 22), 942
W. Lake St. (2= blocks W of Halstead at Peoria, 1 block N. of Randolph, on N
side of Lake St.)
Home of Tango Chicago (Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22), 1043 W. Madison
(visit www.TangoChicago.com for directions and additional information)
Brooke will be available for private lessons beginning on Wed., Feb. 18th
through Thurs., Feb. 26 (except Tues., Feb. 24th when she will be teaching in
Madison, WI). Private lessons can be arranged directly with Brooke at
[email protected] or (405) 408-7272. She will be present at our
milongas during the week and guest instruct at other venues. As always, for
information on workshop time locations, topics, pricing as well as to schedule
private lessons, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or
[email protected]. Information (schedule, locations, pricing, etc.) on
Brooke s visit to Chicago is listed at www.tangoparatodos.com. Further
information regarding Brooke also can be found at
http://www.wasatchtango.org/brookejavier/.
NOTE: All workshop subjects and locations are subject to change. WCT reserves
the right to cancel workshops without adequate enrollment. Be sure to confirm
locations with Phoebe. Also, all Intermediate (& above) level workshops assume
at least a fundamental under-standing of the style or technique being taught.
Schedule and other information as of Monday, February 02, 2004; supercedes all
prior information regarding these events.
SPECIAL: Paid attendance at each WCT, Inc. workshop or private will enter you
into drawing for a free future WCT workshop!!!
Hosted by Phoebe J. Grant & Leroy Hearon, Jr. with the dedicated cooperation of
Erica Sutton
Contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]
A WindyCityTango, Inc. Event 2004
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