Lorena Gasse & Ariel Barrionuevo return to Chicago April 24 - May 20, 2004
The workshop schedule appears first, with a short bio following: Learning Argentine tango is fun and easy with Lorena & Ariel!!! WindyCityTango, Inc. will offer the following workshops introducing new exercises to improve the technique and body memory (NOTE all workshops are for ALL LEVELS, unless otherwise noted): Tuesday, April 27 WCT, Inc. class (with Special Pricing of $15) before milonga ($5 separate admission to milonga) @ Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave.) ~ 7:15-8:30 p. Fun with Argentine Tango Thursday, April 29 Guest Instruct for Misha Goro and Sarah Graff @ Dance Connection (3117 N. Clybourn Ave.) ~ 7:30-8:30 p. Lorena & Ariel's Technique Friday, April 30 WCT, Inc. class (with Special Pricing of $15) before milonga Nuestro Tango ($10 separate admission to milonga) @ Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave.) ~ 7:15-8:30 p. Tango 1 (Technique for the Movements); milonga will feature showcase performances by Lorena & Ariel and by Roberto Canelo & Valeria Euguia of Buenos Aires with Tono Gallesio & Leah J. Heil. Sat., May 1 WCT, Inc. workshops continue on @ Dance Connection (3117 N. Clybourn Ave.) ~ 12:00-1:15 p. Vals 1 (Technique for the Movements); 1:30-2:45 p. Milonga 1 (Technique for the Movements); 3:00-4:15 p. Advanced Tango 1 (Intermediate +; Partner Recommended*) Sun., May 2 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 12:30-2:00 p. Review of Prior Workshops; 2:15-3:30 p. Vals 2 (The Movements); 3:45-5:00 p. Milonga 2 (The Movements) Mon., May 3 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 7:30-8:45 p. Tango 2 (The Movements); 9:00-10:15 p. Improvisation 1 (Intermediate) Wednesday, May 5 Guest Instruct for Fred & Yermen Romero @ Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave.) ~ 8:00-9:30 p. Improvisational Vals(Intermediate) Thurs., May 6 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 7:30-8:45 p. Advanced Tango 2 (Intermediate +; Partner Recommended*); 9:00-10:15 p. Improvisation 2 (Intermediate) Fri., May 7 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Schopf Gallery on Lake (942 W. Lake St.) ~ Prior to Lake St. milonga ($12 separate admission to milonga) WCT, Inc. workshop (with Special Pricing) 7:30-8:45 p. Lifts, Kicks & Jumps 1 - for Salon Sat., May 8 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Dance Connection (3117 N. Clybourn Ave.) ~ 12:30-1:45 p. Review of Prior Workshops; 2:00-3:15 p. Tango 3 (The Movements become Yours); 3:30-4:45 p. Milonga & Vals 3 (The Movements become Yours) Sun., May 9 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 12:30-1:45 p. Review of Prior Workshops; 2:00-3:15 p. Improvisation 3 (Intermediate); 3:30-4:45 p. Lifts, Kicks & Jumps 2 (Intermediate) Wed., May 12 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 7:30-8:45 p. Performance Movements (Intermediate+); 9:00-10:15 p. Advanced Tango 3 (Intermediate+; Partner Recommended) Mon., May 17 WCT, Inc. workshops @ Tango Chicago Dance Centre (1043 W. Madison Ave.) ~ 7:30-8:45 p. FINAL Review of Prior Workshops; 9:00 p.-Midnight Lorena & Ariel Fond Farwell Milonga featuring showcases by their students!!! *Although a partner is recommended, pre-registration will allow Phoebe to match you to a partner for these workshops. NOTE: All workshop subjects and locations are subject to change. WCT, Inc. reserves the right to cancel workshops without adequate enrollment. Also, all Intermediate (& above) level workshops assume at least a fundamental understanding of the style or technique being taught. Paid attendance at each WCT, Inc. workshop or private lesson will enter you into drawing for a free future WCT workshop!!! Pricing for WCT, Inc. workshops: Any WCT workshop = $20 at the door; $18 with advance registration; with advance payment, any series of 3 (as recommended) WCT workshops = $50; progressive discounts applied; consult with Phoebe for additional pricing; a;; 18 WCT workshops, including 4 reviews and Fond Farewell milonga, for $270 (paid in advance)!!!! For all Reviews (WCT-R), the fee is $20 for new registrants; $10 for 1 prior workshop in the series; $5 for 2 prior; free w/ 3 prior set of WCT workshops. WCT-S = Special WCT workshop priced at $15 pp; not eligible for any discounts. Paid attendance at each WCT, Inc. workshop (not including Special or Review classes) will give you $2 off entrance to a 3 hour Fond Farwell milonga on Mon., May 17 (base price is $15; FREE with paid attendance at 7 or more WCT workshops (not including Special or Reviews) with Lorena & Ariel). NOTE: all guest instructing is priced by the hosts; more guest dates forthcoming. Private lesson pricing and availability: $70 (less $20 maximum discount per hour for each WCT workshop you take) for one hour private lesson for 1 or 2 students (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 $30/person/hour; 6-8 individuals is $25/p/h. Private lessons will be available April 25 thru May 20 (except for May 14-16 when L&A will be in Iowa and occasional dates for instructing in WI). Please note that the $20 per hour discount applies only to attendees of WCT, Inc. workshops (i.e., attendance at classes where L&A are guest instructing or at Special or Review workshops 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 Lorena. To schedule a private lesson, contact Lorena directly at [email protected]. They will be present at our milongas during the week and additional guest instructing classes likely are to be added. A special thanks Ana and George Savitzky and to Daniel and Sarah Gasse for their support and assistance. As always, for information on workshop time locations, topics, pricing as well as to schedule performances, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Information (schedule, locations, pricing, etc.) on Lorena & Ariel s visit to Chicago will be listed at http://www.tangoparatodos.com/workshops.htm. Lorena Gasse & Ariel Barrionuevo Observing their students over the years - in Argentina and in the US - Lorena Gasse & Ariel Barrionuevo came to the conclusion they wanted to create new tango workshops. They wanted to make it easier for people to learn and remember the technique and sequences of steps. But they also wanted to make the classes more entertaining. We are always searching for more efficient techniques to teach. This year we are introducing new exercises to improve the technique and body memory, they explain. The body memory has idiosyncrasies; it needs repetition, which can make learning rather boring. Tango dancers who strive to improve their skills often say that they try a certain move over and over until they get it but they may forget it the very next day. Usually, it takes much more time and repetition for the body to remember a set of steps, and still longer to feel completely at ease with it so that it becomes yours. One day Eureka! The movement flows from the dancer s heart without effort, as if it always had been there. It s a joy when it happens. Lorena and Ariel strive to make this happen more quickly. For their new method to work most effectively, students should try to take a complete series - workshops 1, 2 and 3 - for each category. However, the same principles will be applied inside each class, so students can still benefit from their method with one or two workshops. (See the schedule on reverse side for details of workshops sponsored by WindyCityTango, Inc.) Lorena & Ariel have their own dance company, Proyeccion Danza in Cordoba, Argentina. Currently they work with three other couples performing and teaching Argentine tango and folk dance all over the country. This is Lorena & Ariel s third visit to Chicago, where their classes became very popular. Their tango style is characterized by lightness and easiness. They are open to all kinds of tango music, dancing classic or contemporary with the same enthusiasm. In their performances, we see passion mixed with freshness and contagious energy. Some call them the happy tango dancers . Become one yourself; join in their workshops. The workshop schedule also will be posted at www.tangoparatodos.com/workshops.htm. An interview with Lorena & Ariel was printed in the May 2003 Tango Noticias and is available on line at http://www.tangonoticias.com/articles/articles2003/may03/may03_interview.htm. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs
