On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 21:02:31 -0500, [email protected] wrote: Tango by the River is delighted to be hosting not only a milonga this coming weekend but also tango workshops with the delightful Daniel Lapadula and Christy Cote, maestros of "Estilo del Centro," a tight, concise and wonderfully intimate style of dance created for the packed milongas of downtown Buenos Aires. For beginners, Christy & Daniel will be teaching an introductory lesson on Saturday, April 24, from 7:45 - 8:45 p.m., followed by a dance from 9:00 p.m. - midnight and including a performance by Christy and Daniel at 10:00pm. Cost is $15 for lesson & dance, or $10 for dance only (includes refreshments & performance).
Workshop Schedule: Sat. 4/24 1-2:30pm - Tango Estilo del Centro: Technique for leading and following -- Learn the secrets of a beautiful close embrace dance as it is danced in the dance halls of Buenos Aires. 3:00-4:30pm - Tango Estilo del Centro: The art of improvisation -- The best way to discover your own style is to improvise. Learn to navigate the floor with limited space by working with circular movements, giros, and contra giros 5-6pm -- private lesson available 7:45pm -- Tango Lesson by Daniel and Christy. 10 pm -- Milonga/Demo with Daniel and Christy. Sun. 4/25 10-11am -- private lesson available 1-2:30pm -- Tango Estilo del Centro: Vals--Discover a whole new dance by dancing Estilo del Centro with the beautiful Argentine Vals. 3:00-4:30pm -- Tango Estilo del Centro: Milonga--The perfect Milonga for the crowded dance floor with lots of Traspie! 5-6pm -- private lesson available 7-8pm -- private lesson available Pre-registered cost: $25 per workshop or $80 for all four! (To receive the pre-registration discount, payment must be received at Tango by the River by Friday, April 23. Pre-registration is nonrefundable but is transferable.) At the door cost -- $30 per workshop Private Lessons -- $105/hr for Daniel $95/hr for Christy Cote $130/hr for both Daniel & Christy Cote (Rates include the $10 floor rent.) Call or e-mail Andy Carrillo at [email protected] (415) 310-8207 to register for workshops or private lessons. Tango By The River is located at 128 J Street in Old Sacramento, on the second floor above the "Visions of Eden" boutique. Hope to see you this weekend! --Donna and Andy Tango by the River 128 J Street Old Sacramento 916 443-7008 www.rivertango.com
