This information contains Argentine tango events sponsored or supported by WindyCityTango, Inc. in Chicago and elsewhere:
December classes & workshops with Mario Consiglieri (Dec. 8-14) beginning Wed., Dec. 8 at Mambo Grill; the week features MANY 1-hour classes at $10 each to make learning with Mario accessible to everyone!! December WCT, Inc. Classes & Practicas on Thursdays at Mariposa December Monday Milongas Rubia y del Morocho and Milongas M at Mariposa Exotic Tango Vacation near Puerto Vallarta with Paulo Araujo AND Cecilia Gonzalez (Jan. 13-18) December Milongas, Classes, Practicas & Workshops WCT, Inc., Mariposa and others Chicago Events December 8th thru 14th Mario Consiglieri returns!!! sponsored by WindyCityTango, Inc. Many Midwest tango students experienced Mario 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!!! Mario Consiglieri is recognized as a rising Argentine tango star. He has grown innovatively from his studies with most notably - Fabian Salas, Gustavo Naveria, and Chicho Frumboli. His unique style expresses his own creativity, musicality and fluidity. Although labeled as a nuevotango pioneer, his All Levels 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 dance 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. 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 other wise rigid form of dance know as Argentine Tango - plus we are young, we have to make the most use of our bodies while we can! Visit www.nuestrotango.com for more info on Mario Consiglieri. WindyCityTango, Inc. 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: 12:00 1:30 p. Voleos for Leaders & Followers All Levels; 1:45 3:15 p. Planeos and Enrosques for Leaders & Followers Intermediate; 3:30 5:00 p. Colgadas & Voldados for Leaders & Followers 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 & Sun. - workshops before milonga evenings, Dec. 8 & 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 M; 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 M 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. Practicas with Class Thursdays: December 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7:00 9:30 p. Practica with instruction hosted by WindyCityTango, Inc. Argentine Tango a la Leroy & Phoebe . Each week a 1.25 hour class taught by Leroy Hearon, Jr. , Phoebe J. Grant &/or a guest instructor will focus on a particular technique; Leroy, Phoebe &/or a guest instructor will be available for the entire 2.5 hours to provide guidance to your how does this movement go; how do I improve ______; what did ______ show at that workshop questions. On Dec. 9, Mario Consiglieri will guest instruct (see detailed schedule below or contact Phoebe for more information); on Dec. 16, the practica will focus on reviewing techniques and movements presented by Mario Consiglieri during his 2nd Chicago visit Dec. 8-14. Mariposa, 346 N. Justine St., Chicago (1 blk. E of Ashland Ave. between Lake and Grand), Suite 300; dedicated parking lot along Arbour on the northside of the building. Cost for the class (including the practica) is $15; $60 for WCT, Inc. package of 6 classes valid for 3 months; fee for all or part of the 2.5 hour practica is $10; includes snacks. For more information, contact Phoebe at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Milongas Monday, December 13 Milonga Rubia Milonga Rubia on the 2nd Monday of each month features Buenos Aires style social dancing. We will encourage dancers to connect for a few moments at the beginning of a song, to keep 3 of 4 feet on the floor at all times, to use eye contact to request a dance, etc. Milonga Rubia will begin at 8:00 p. to coordinate with Milonga M, sponsored by Tango Vida, on alternate Mondays) midnight. On Dec. 13, Mario Consiglieri will teach an All Levels class from 7:00-8:00, Complexities of Interpretation for Social Dancing with Musicality. This 1-hour is specially priced at $10. On subsequent 2nd Mondays, a All Levels class will be available by advance request from 7:00-8:00 p. (free with paid entry to milonga), Entry fee of $10 includes snacks; $8 after 10 p. or with valid WCT, Inc. class package; and, at Felicia s suggestion, Rubias enter for half price! Also, bring a friend who s not attended before and 2 get in for the price of 1!!! Mariposa is at 346 N. Justine St. (1 blk. E of Ashland Ave. between Lake and Grand), Suite 300; dedicated parking lot along Arbour on the northside of the building. Milongas Rubia and del Morocho (on the 4th Monday of each month) are hosted by WindyCityTango, Inc. Leroy Hearon, Jr. & Phoebe J. Grant. Contact Phoebe at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected] for more information. Monday, December 20 Milonga M Milonga M begins at 8:00 p. midnight; a All Levels class is available by advance request from 7:00-8:00 p. (free with paid entry to milonga). Entry fee of $10 includes snacks. Mariposa is at 346 N. Justine St. (1 blk. E of Ashland Ave. between Lake and Grand), Suite 300; dedicated parking lot along Arbour on the northside of the building. Milongas M are hosted by Tango Vida, with assistance from WindyCityTango, Inc. Contact Beth at (847) 846-5611 or [email protected] for more information. Monday, December 27 Milonga del Morocho Milonga del Morcho begins at 9:00 p. 1:00 a.; a All Levels class is available by advance request from 8:00-9:00 p. (free with paid entry to milonga). Entry fee of $10 includes snacks; $8 either before 9 p. or after 10 p. or with a contribution to the play list or with valid WCT, Inc. class package. Also, bring a friend who s not attended before and 2 get in for the price of 1!!! Milonga del Morocho on the 4th Monday of each month features alternative music (jazz, blues, pop, nuevo, etc.); for this special milonga, we ll see if we can dance Argentine tango, vals and milonga to holiday music traditional and non-traditional. We will have a play list ready but also will consider your suggestions (please bring them on a CD and receive discounted admission). Mariposa is at 346 N. Justine St. (1 blk. E of Ashland Ave. between Lake and Grand), Suite 300; dedicated parking lot along Arbour on the northside of the building. Milongas del Morocho and Rubia (on the 2nd Monday of each month) are hosted by WindyCityTango, Inc. Leroy Hearon, Jr. & Phoebe J. Grant. Contact Phoebe at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected] for more information. Friday, December 31 Nuestro Tango For the first time since we started the last Friday of the month milonga, Nuestro Tango will NOT occur on New Year s Eve. Recuerdo Club is hosting a grand New Year s Eve milonga (see details elsewhere or at www.RecuerdoClub.com). Milonga Nuestro Tango will resume on Friday, January 28 at the Latvian Community Center, 4146 N. Elston Ave. (at Hamlin) Milonga 8:30 p. 12:30 a., $10 includes light buffet. Valentina and Phoebe will teach a All Levels class from 7:30 8:15 p. (free with paid admission to milonga; $7 for class only). For additional information, please contact: Valentina Cisar (262) 942-4587; Carmen Pinto (773) 279-9414; or, Phoebe J. Grant (312) 342-4335 cell / [email protected] Special events with Paulo Araujo AND Cecilia Gonzalez 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] Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant WindyCityTango, Inc. (312) 342-4335 [email protected] [email protected] Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine Tango
