December 8th thru 14th Mario Consiglieri returns to Chicago!!! sponsored by WindyCityTango, Inc.
Please note that a .pdf version (readable with Acrobat ) is available at the following link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicagotango/files/MarioConsiglieriChicagoDec2004reforrmatted.pdf; a 2-page document to be printed on legal size paper. At the end of this e-mail, information also is provided about tango tours with Paulo Araujo and with Cecilia Gonzalez. Many Midwest tango students experienced Mario Consiglieri for the first time just this past September and October, when he taught and performed in Chicago with Cecilia Gonzalez and with Anabella Diaz-Hojman. Since then he has delighted workshop participants and milonga attendees in several East and West Coast cities. Finding himself in Minneapolis/St. Paul in early December, Mario decided to pass through Chicago again this year!!! Dynamically diverse and adept in all areas of the dance, Mario Consiglieri has an insight into the mechanics and musicality of Argentine Tango that distinguishes him from other instructors. Yet, this is only one aspect of what makes him such a special teacher and dancer. Mario s belief that the body can be used to reflect the different moods in the music led him to investigate variations in the qualities of movement (energy, rotation, and balance). Through this research, Mario developed a style of dance that provokes and enables you to see and feel what he feels. In Mario s words, With the evolution of tango music, the sophistication of concepts and musicalities, comes a more fluid, comfortable style of dance that has been recognized as different - when it is really just the amalgamation of all that is possible in dance. You see, you have tango mechanics and you have dance mechanics. What we are doing these days is mixing the two up... adding a little flavor and spice to the form of dance known as Argentine Tango! Although labeled as a nuevotango pioneer, Mario s fundamentals are grounded in the classic techniques of the history and richness of Argentine Tango. In all of his classes, Mario shows the movements in close as well as open embrace. Musicality is inherent in everything he teaches; Mario helps us develop our ability to play with the rhythms and structure of the music whether Canaro, DeSarli and D Arienzo or Pugliese, Piazolla and Caceres. Since 2002 based in Seattle, Mario has taught throughout the U.S. as well as in 2004 at C.I.T.A. in Buenos Aires. Mario brings his background in salsa and hip-hop to his development of Argentine Tango, combined with an insight and knowledge of bio-mechanics, to the salon. Mario believes that the body can be used in many ways to reflect the different moods of the music. He investigates variations in the qualities of the movement and then applies his knowledge to paint on the dance floor. Phoebe & Leroy along with those of you who experienced him earlier this year confirm that Mario is a dynamic dancer, charismatic performer and caring as well as giving instructor. Mario is the caretaker of Nuevotango School of Logic, the continuation of what Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas began in the early 1990s: a structured program through which to learn the Tango. Visit Mario s website at www.nuevotango.com Mario will be joined on this tour to Chicago by Willie Xue one of the premier follows on the West Coast. Based out of Vancouver B.C., she has taught with Mario in San Francisco, in Vancouver & in Buenos Aires as one of a very few North Americans to be part of the teaching staff at Cosmotango's CITA 2004. Mario says, Willie is a wonderful talent, with a huge heart and big grin. She has studied with the world s top innovators and participated in some of the greatest tango festivals of our time, often as an assistant. Willie has a huge dance vocabulary and will use her insight to the follower s role to add dimension to our dance partnership and teaching in Chicago. For more information, contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-342-4335 or email [email protected] WindyCityTango, Inc. classes, workshops and practica: Wed., Dec. 8 (before San Telmo milonga - separate $5 cover for milonga): 7:00 8:00 p. Social Dancing and Musicality: Accents for Tango Rhythms All Levels; 8:00 9:00 p. Social Dancing and Musicality: Accents for Vals Rhythms Intermediate; (1-hour classes = $10 ea.) at Club Mambo (3336 N. Milwaukee, NW of Belmont & Pulaski) Thurs., Dec. 9 (in place of WindyCityTango, Inc. s usual classes): 7:00 8:15 p. Dynamics of the Embrace to Enhance Musical Interpretation All Levels; 8:30 9:45 p. Movement with Musicality around the Follower s Axis Intermediate; (special workshop pricing = $15 ea.) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot); later join us at Pasha for Entres Amigos milonga - separate $5 cover for milonga Fri., Dec. 10 (before Los Besos milonguita - separate $12 cover for milonga): 7:30 8:45 p. Social Dancing and Musicality: Using the Traspie to accent Milonga Rhythms All Levels; (special workshop pricing = $15) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot) Sat., Dec. 11 Mario s Movements with Musicality for Leaders & Followers: 12:00 1:30 p. Voleos All Levels; 1:45 3:15 p. Planeos and Enrosques Intermediate; 3:30 5:00 p. Colgadas & Voldados Intermediate / Advanced; (workshop pricing for 1.5 hour classes starts at $20 per workshop without prior registration; see information below in Pricing for WCT, Inc. workshops section or contact Phoebe J. Grant for multiple workshop discounts with pre-registration and advance payment) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot) Sun., Dec. 12 Mario s Movements with Musicality continue: 12:00 1:30 p. Dynamics of Direction Changes All Levels; 1:45 3:15 p. Catches and Drags Intermediate; 3:30 5:00 p. Sacada Variations Intermediate / Advanced; (workshop pricing for 1.5 hour classes starts at $20 per workshop without prior registration; see information below in Pricing for WCT, Inc. workshop section or contact Phoebe J. Grant for multiple workshop discounts with pre-registration and advance payment) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot) Sun., Dec. 12 (before Tango Ardiente milonga in preparation for Somer & Agape s return next Wednesday - separate $5 cover for milonga): 6:30 7:30 p. Social Dancing and Musicality Walks & Relationships All Levels; 7:30 8:30 p. Social Dancing and Musicality Turns & Energy Intermediate; (1-hour classes = $10 ea.) at Cousin s Restaurant (2833 N. Broadway, N of Diversey) Mon., Dec. 13 (before Milonga Rubia - separate $10 cover for milonga with discounts for milonga cover available before 9 or after 10 p. or if you re Rubia or if you have a valid WCT, Inc. class package): 7:00 8:00 p. Social Dancing and Musicality: Complexities of Interpretation All Levels; (1-hour class = $10) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot) Tues., Dec. 14 (DEFINITELY CONFIRM LOCATION and TIME of this event): 7:00 9:00 p. Supervised Review Practica ($15 for new registrants; attendees of workshops receive $2 discount for each paid class/private; Practica is free to those with the equivalent of 7 or more workshops &/or hours of private lessons with Mario during Dec. 2004 see details below under Pricing) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. with Parking Lot) Always confirm pricing, level, topic, timing, etc. with Phoebe J. Grant. Pricing for WCT, Inc. classes, workshops and practicas: All 1-hour classes (Wed., Sun. & Mon. evenings before milongas) are $10 each; Thurs. and Fri. evening workshops are $15 each; no discounts are available for these events. For WCT, Inc. 1.5 hour workshops on Sat. & Sun. afternoons - $20 at the door; $18 each with advance registration for any 1 or 2 WCT, Inc. workshops. With advance payment (required) discount pricing for: any 3 WCT, Inc. workshops = $53; any 4 WCT, Inc. workshops = $70; any 5 = $85; any 6 if paid incrementally = $100; all 6 WCT, Inc. workshops on Sat. & Sun. afternoons = $90 ($15 each!!!) with advance payment.; all 14 workshops for $185, with advance payment. The supervised Review Practica on Tues., Dec. 14 is $15 for new registrants; attendees of workshops receive $2 discount for each paid class/private; Practica is free to those with the equivalent of 7 or more workshops &/or hours of private lessons. Private lesson pricing and availability: Private lessons will be available Wed., Dec. 8 thru Tues., Dec. 14, 2004. Contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected] to schedule private lessons. For Mario Consiglieri: $100 (less $20 per hour for each WCT, Inc. workshop you take (1-hour $10 classes are not eligible for this discount); maximum discount is $20 per hour) for one hour private lesson; 5 or more hours of private lessons for an individual or couple are volume discounted to $70 per hour.3-5 or more individuals may schedule a small group class at $40/person/hour; 6-8 individuals is$30/p/h; (plus cost of studio space if necessary, but free space probably is available). Please note that only one (1) $20 discount applies to each hour of private lessons and the $20 per hour discount applies only to attendees of WCT, Inc. workshops (i.e., attendance at classes where Mario is guest instructing or Review Practica, Specially Priced workshops or other such events do not qualify you for this discount.). Any person canceling a private lesson less than 36 hours in advance will be charged the full amount for Mario s time, unless expressly otherwise confirmed by Phoebe or Mario. SPECIAL: Paid attendance at each WCT, Inc. workshop or private lesson will enter you into drawing for a free future WCT workshop!!! Directions to workshops, practicas and milongas (all locations are in the City of Chicago, unless otherwise specified): Club Mambo (Wed. evening workshops before milonga, Dec. 8) 3336 N. Milwaukee (1= blks. NW of Belmont & Pulaski Aves.); $5 cover for milonga Cousin s (Wed. - milonga only (workshops on Dec. 8 at Club Mambo); Sun. evening workshops before milonga on Dec. 12) 2833 N. Broadway (= blk. N of Diversey Ave.); $5 cover plus $5 min. for milonga Kabak Dinner Club (new Tues. evening milonga) 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL Mariposa (Thurs. evening, Dec. 9 - workshops; Fri. evening, Dec. 10 workshop before Los Besos milonguita; Sat. & Sun. afternoons, Dec. 11 & 12 WCT, Inc. workshops; Mon., Dec. 13 workshop before Milonga Rubia; and Tues., Dec. 13 - practica); 346 N. Justine St. at Arbour Pl. (1 blk. E of Ashland Ave., between Lake & Grand Aves.), Suite 300; $12 cover for Los Besos milonguita / $10 cover for Milonga Rubia (with other entry discounts available contact Phoebe); both BYOB Pasha (Thurs.evening, Dec. 9 Entre Amigos milonga after workshops at Mariposa) 642 N. Clark St. (= blk. N of Ontario); $5 cover for milonga Recuerdo Club (Saturday evening milonga) 6137 Northwest Hwy. ($15 cover for milonga; BYOB) www.RecuerdoClub.com for directions and information) 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. See details on on line in Tango Noticias calendar at www.TangoNoticias.com, www.tangoparatodos.com, www.TangoCorner.com and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoTango/ or contact Phoebe J. Grant at [email protected] or (312) 342-4335 for more information. Special events with Paulo Araujo December 26 to January 9 Early registration deadline extended to Dec. 10 with PayPal available!!! Tango Dream Experience Paulo Araujo invites his friends and tango lovers to join him for an unforgettable holiday tango trip to Buenos Aires (Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 with an amazing New Year s Eve party planned) and to Rio de Janeiro (Jan. 2 to Jan. 9). Even if you re a jaded traveler, you ll find new pleasures in exploring BsAs and Rio with Paulo. There still are a few openings!!! It is possible to join the group for either the Buenos Aires or the Rio half. Contact Oacy Veronesi at [email protected] or Phoebe J. Grant at [email protected] or (312) 342-4335 for more information. January 13 to 20 Exotic Tango Vacations, Inc. presents TANGO BY THE SEA! with Paulo Araujo AND Cecilia Gonzalez together on the beach in Mexico!!! Come dance and learn more tango in a stunning and wild jungle beach resort near Puerto Vallarta. This hidden paradise is 30 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport and 50 minutes from downtown PV. It is in the tiny village of San Francisco, or "San Pancho," as the locals call it. Until 1981, the village had no electricity, and was a simple fishing village with the natural palapa huts that are seen in many coastal areas of Mexico. The Costa Azul resort is completely congruent with the rustic and wild beauty of Mexican jungle, with open porches and a palapa (palm frond and rushes) roof on the large dining area, immediately on the ocean. You can have a margarita, watch the sunset, see the dolphins jumping, and feel sweet sea breezes while you wait for dinner! Suites and villas are all spacious, large enough to practice dance steps, with 2 queen beds at least, and most have two sleeping couches as well. Villas have kitchens and patios, rather than balconies. All accommodations have lovely ocean views. Costa Azul offers horseback riding, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, hikes to a waterfall, and seasonal events. For example, in October, the protected sea turtles were hatching eggs and heading back into the ocean. DEADINE IS SOON - Call Christina Johnson: (601) 442-5355 or email [email protected]. Phoebe J. Grant also has more information at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]
