Paulo is arriving soon and we are all so excited to be seeing him again!!!!
This will be Paulo's 5th visit to the Bay area, where many of you are already
friends and students. Paulo comes from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil where he
founded the Instituto Tango do Brasil, and has been voted "best teacher in
Brazil". In Rio he has his own studio, "equipe" or group of dancers and
teachers, as well as a weekly Friday milonga at "Xango." He has been dancing
and teaching for two decades already, with his primary teachers having been
Gustavo Naveira and Pepito Avellaneda. He travels in Italy teaching with
Graciela Gonzalez, and most recently taught in festivals in Slovenia, Israel,
Oregon and at the World Tango Festival in Buenos Aires.
If you love tango you will love Paulo. Tango is his passion 24/7 and when he
is not dancing, he is listening to music. He is an excellent DJ with an
extensive compilation of tango music, both classical and alternative. As a
teacher, his strengths are connection between partners, musicality and fluidity
of movement. He specializes in teaching close embrace, milonguero style, and
uses ingenious exercises which get to the essence of the movement and also form
the basis for excellent technique. Until you have danced or taken a class with
him you won't understand why he is such a sensational hit. He is extremely
popular, so please reserve your private and class times with him early in order
to avoid disappointment.
Thursday Sept 16th
He will be teaching group classes prior to the milonga at the Verdi Club,
starting 7 p.m. The Mariposa Tango Club is hosted by Christy Cote and Victor
Meneses. 2424 Mariposa, SF
Friday Sept 17th
He will be teaching prior to the Monte Cristo MIlonga 8-9 p.m. This milonga is
hosted by Gary and Nirmala. 136 Missouri St., SF
Saturday Sept 18th
He will be teaching prior the the Milonga at the Masonic 7:30-8:30 p.m., This
Milonga is hosted by Becky and Dale, Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mt. View
Sunday Sept 19th (part 1 of 2 part series)
Intermed/Adv classes at the Renaissance Ballroom 285 Ellis, SF
1 p.m. Dancing to the Music of Canaro, Lomuto
2:30 p.m. Dancing to the music of Di Sarli
4 p.m. Dancing to the music of Piazzolla
$25/workshop at the door, $22 with pre-payment or all 3 for $55 with prepayment.
Tuesday Sept 21 (1st in a series of 4 Tuesdays)
7:15 p.m. Intermediate Technique
8:45 p.m. Advanced Technique
10-11:45 Guided Practica
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave.
$20/class or both classes for $30. Practica free for students of class, all
others $10.
Wednesday Sept 22 (1st in a series of 3 Wednesdays)
7:30-8:45 p.m. Tango Fundamentals for Beginners
The Berkeley Tango Studio
Pre-registration required. $15/class or all 3 for $35.
There are still a few private slots available. $90/55 min + $10/hour studio
rental fee. Stella is available to interpret and partner for an additional
$40/hour. Introductory special for students who have never had a private with
Paulo $75 for the first hour.
There are still slots available on the Tango Trip to Rio Nov 4-13th. For full
details check out Stella's website: stellatango.com.
To contact Stella for registration call 510-655-3585 or send email to
[email protected].
