As part of a series of special Argentine tango events at Washington University in St Louis, Pablo Alonso will be giving master classes as well as a weekend workshop. In addition, there will be two free milongas and two free supervised practicas. Pablo is visiting St Louis for the entire week, stopping here on his way to Europe from Buenos Aires.
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday April 13 & 15 at Lopata House Multi-Purpose Room, Washington University: 7.00pm: Master class on turns 8.30pm: Free supervised practica Weekend Workshop Activities: Friday April 16 Milonga at Umrath Lounge, Washington University (FREE and open to everyone!): 7.00pm: Swing Lesson & Dancing 9.00pm: Special dance performances! 9.15pm: Introduction to Argentine tango class for beginners by Pablo 10-1am: Tango dancing Saturday April 17 Workshop at Lopata House Multi-Purpose Room, Washington University: 12.30pm: Registration 1.00pm: (Technique) Posture, walking, embrace and basic adornments. 2.15pm: (Beginner) Musicality & basic steps 4.00pm: (Beginner/Intermediate) Introduction to Milonga & Vals 5.30pm: Practice Time 8.00pm: Special class for men: "Dance secrets-what women REALLY want!" (All levels). FREE and open to everyone (women included). Located in Holmes Lounge. 9.00pm-???: Party/Milonga in the magnificent and elegant Holmes Lounge Saturday's classes are suitable for beginners. More advanced dancers will also find Saturday's classes useful and are encouraged to attend. Classes are progressive. Sunday April 18 Workshop at Lopata House Multi-Purpose Room, Washington University: 1.00pm: (Intermediate) Turns to the right and left, musicality and dynamics 2.45pm: (Intermediate plus) Changing dynamics, enrosques and tricks 4.30pm: (Intermediate plus) Milonga de traspie & vals cruzado 6.00pm: Meet at Soulard milonga Workshop Registration: $20 per class, or $45 per day, or $75 for the weekend. Friday is free! No partner necessary. All workshop classes held at Lopata House Multi-Purpose Room of Washington University (Snow Way Drive entrance), except the special Saturday class Dance Secrets, which is in the Holmes Lounge, Washington University just before the milonga on Saturday. Pre-registration payable to Berette Salazar (Tel: 314 961-1686) 461 Florence Ave., St Louis, MO 63119. Email: [email protected] Accommodation provided to out-of-towners by locals: contact Rachel at [email protected]. For a complete schedule of events, see the website http://cec.wustl.edu/%7Ehs3/ Join us for the romance and learn the intimate and social dancing style typical of clubs in Buenos Aires! Our March tango workshop with Tom Stermitz from Denver was a huge success and brought in people from Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and, of course, Missouri. The skill level ranged from absolute beginners to tango teachers and almost 100 people attended the Friday dance. We are expecting this workshop with Pablo to be just as popular. Remember, Friday April 16 is free and open to everyone! Biography: Pablo Alonso, a renowned teacher and dancer, has been dancing Argentine tango since his childhood. He has toured Brazil, Uruguay, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Scotland, France, USA and the UK, where he currently lives. Known for his meticulous teaching, he focuses on technique and elegance. His experience includes teaching together with Osvaldo Zotto in the legendary milonga Club Almagro of Buenos Aires. Additionally, he has an extensive background in acting and corporal techniques. Now in London, he runs a milonga and regular classes including master classes attended by teachers from all over Europe. He is a member of the teaching staff at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and has assisted in the choreography of plays in the West End, Londons Theatre district.
