Brooke Burdett returns to Madison for Workshops & Private Lessons May 6-10,2004
Brooke Burdett 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"). 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. 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. ************* Madison Workshop Schedule - Pre-register for the close embrace classes (previous tango experience required) to assure a balance of leads and follows. We are offering price incentives for those who register with a partner on or before May 1 (yes, you can register at the Saturday milonga). We will try to match the number of leads and follows for those who register individually before May 1. Those who register after May 1 will need to register with a partner to ensure enrollment. Partners will be asked to rotate frequently in class to assure the best learning environment. Saturday, May 8 - Union South (see 'Today in the Union' for room assignment) 1:30 - 2:30 pm Workshop #A1 - Milonga: musicality, feel, connection and few steps All Levels - $20 2:45 - 3:45 pm Workshop #A2 - Close Embrace: linear movement while dancing close and feeling/using the music, with an introduction to simple turns in close embrace. Leads will learn floorcraft in a confined space, and follows will learn the posture, embrace and connection necessary for fluid movement. Intermediate - Registration on or before May 1, $18/each for those registering with a partner, or $20 per individual (we will try to match the number of leads and follows). After May 1, registration depends on our ability to balance leads and follows. Sunday, May 9 - Union South (see 'Today in the Union' for room assignment) 1:30 - 2:30 pm Workshop #B1 - Tango rocking steps (cunitas) and syncopated steps, explore music punctuation and emphasis, and the many variations of rocking steps All Levels - $20 2:45 - 3:45 pm Workshop #B2 - More Close Embrace: more on turns, and ocho cortados (linear and circular)... including ladies footwork in the small space and embellishments. also transitions into and out of close and open embrace Intermediate - Registration on or before May 1, $18/each for those registering with a partner, or $20 per individual (we will try to match the number of leads and follows). After May 1, registration depends on our ability to balance leads and follows. Registration: Make checks payable to Madison Tango Society. Register at any Tuesday Practica, or at the Saturday, May 1 milonga. Provide the names and email addresses of each individual registering. Contact Roger (608/274-6755, [email protected]) for additional information. Contact Brooke ([email protected]) for private lessons.
