It is my great pleasure to announce the return of Luciana Valle to Boston October 1-12, with a series of special tango workshops October 2-3 and 9-10.
ABOUT LUCIANA Luciana Valle, a member of Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas' Tango Investigationgroup from 1995-1997, has long been a favorite visiting teacher of local tango dancers, beginner thr oughadvanced.Lucianaisboth an expert leader and follower. She teaches with fantastic energy and exuberance, has a wonderful eye for detail, and uses descriptive movement images, making the dance make sense. Her classes emphasize the technique and structure of the dance and are equally as challenging and beneficial for both leaders and followers. Luciana's teaching is held in high regard across North America, where she regularly tours to share her knowledge and love of tango. This is an opportunity to study with truly one of the best. What a special treat to have Luciana help grow our dancing for two weeks! SCHEDULE for OCTOBER 2 & 3 Saturday, October 2 registration at 12:45 (Arlington) 1:00-2:30PM - a. Basic Tango Turns (All) - turn technique and using turns to navigate 3:00-4:30PM - b. Technique for Followers Part I (All) - refinements for the follower 4:45-6:15PM - c. 20 Ways to Walk Your Tango (Int.) - walks, salidas, quality, footwork, fun, playful... Sunday, October 3 registration at 12:45 (Arlington) 1:00-2:30PM - d. Technique for Followers Part II (All) - further focus on the follower 3:00-4:30PM - e. Tango Musicality (Int.-Adv.) - what does the music give to you? 4:45-6:15PM - f. Tango Expressiveness (Int.-Adv.) - what do you return? SCHEDULE for OCTOBER 9 & 10 (for advanced dancers only; class size will be limited; at least 2 years of solid tango experience required) Saturday, October 9 registration at 12:45 (Arlington) 1:00-2:30PM - g. Shared Axis Turns - the precursor to colgadas (h.) 3:00-4:30PM - h. Colgadas - technique and tools for axis inclinations; prerequisite is (g.) 4:45-6:15PM - i. Volcadas - where and how to improvise and dance dynamic leans Sunday, October 10 registration at 12:45 (Brookline) 1:00-2:30PM - j. Combining Changes of Directions and Sacadas - understand the structure and you have endless combinations for the steps 3:00-4:30PM - k. Playing with the Free Leg - qualities and dynamics of the dance 4:45-6:15PM - l. Stuck in a Rut? Get Unstuck! - improvisation exercises for lead and follow Fees paid in advance by September 27: 1 day = $60, 2 days = $112, 3 days = $158, 4 days = $198 Fees at the door: (cash/local checks) - 1 class = $25, each add'l class = $20 Full-time students w/valid ID, 20% off. PREREGISTRATION FORM name:________________________________________________________ you plan to: lead _____ or follow_____ or either _____ email:_________________________________________________________ classes: a.__ b.__ c.__ d.__ e.__ f.__ g.__ h.__ i.__ j.__ k.__ l.__ total amount enclosed:____________ Preregistration must be received by September 27, payable to: HILLARY ROSS, P.O. Box 425175, Cambridge, MA 02142. LOCATIONS/DIRECTIONS Oct. 2, 3, 9: Park Avenue Congregational Church in Arlington, 50 Paul Revere Rd. (at the corner of Park Ave., 1 block south of Mass. Ave.). By car: from Rt. 2, take the Park Ave. exit, #58. Head north on Park Ave. towards Arlington Heights for 0.9 mile. The Church is on the left at the corner of Paul Revere Rd., one block before Mass. Ave. The Church is also easily accessible by car from Mass. Ave. in Arlington Heights by turning onto Park Ave. and traveling approximately one block up the hill to the Church on the right. Street parking is available. By bus: from Harvard Sq., take the #77. From Alewife T station, take the #62 or the #79. For bus schedule, please see www.mbta.com. Oct. 10: Church of Our Savior in Brookline, 25 Monmouth St. (at the corner of Carleton and Monmouth Sts.). By car: From Beacon St. outbound, turn left on Carleton St. from Beacon St. inbound, turn right on Carleton St. Monmouth St. is the first cross street, and the church is on your right. Street parking is available. By T: Take a Green Line C-train (the Beacon St./ Cleveland Circle branch) to the St. Mary's stop on Beacon Street, where the trolly first comes above ground. Walk up Carleton Street from Beacon, to the first corner which is Monmouth. You will see the church on your right. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are available October 1-12. Scheduling preference given to those registered for group workshop(s). Location is in Porter Sq., Cambridge and is accessible by T and bus lines. Schedule in advance to reserve a spot before they fill! Contact Hillary at [email protected] or 617-877-7625. www.havetodance.com/hrossdance/
