Dear Tango Friends: Two important deadlines are approaching regarding the First Southern Tango Social:
March 1st: Buy a Festival Pass by this day, and we will give you the wine tasting for free ($10 value). Soon, very soon: Be one of the first 50 people to register for a Festival or Deluxe pass and get a free T-shirt ($15 value). Once the 50 free T-shirts are gone, more will be available for sale at the Festival location. You can reserve your by e-mailing us. We will have it ready for you here. This is the "almost final" program, The teachers have the prerogative of make last minute changes to their workshop titles. As always, please visit our webpage (www.atlantatangofestival.com) for details of registration and hotel reservations. See you all in April. angel montero ([email protected]) alan forde ([email protected]) ========================================================================= MILONGAS: All the milongas (except the pre-festival Thursday night) will take place at the Decatur Ballroom inside the Holiday Inn Select. Thursday April 7th Dinner and Tango at Carpe Diem (8:30-12:30 aprox.) 105 Sycamore Place Local dancers will provide rides (0.6 miles if you feel like walking, we will give you a map) from the Holiday Inn Select to the restaurant starting at 8:15. I am happy to announce that Christopher Nassopoulus has volunteer to DJ Thursday night. Friday April 8th Welcome Milonga 3:00-6:00 PM (DJ; Ramu) First Night Milonga 9:30 PM-1:30 AM (aprox.) (DJ: Robert) Saturday April 9th Alternative Music Milonga 3:00-6:00 PM (DJ: Ramu) At the same time, a practica will be held at the Henry Oliver room All night Milonga 10:30 PM-6:00 AM (DJ: Robin) Sunday April 10th Milonga de Despedida 5:00-9:00 PM (aprox.) (DJ: Ramu) ======================================================================== WORSHOPS Friday April 8th: 7:30-9:00 PM ROBERT HAUK. "Walking to Tango Heaven". How to reach ecstasy walking in an embrace. The simple thing that is most difficult. Linear, circular and weaving walks. (All Levels workshop) Saturday April 9th 12:00-1:30 PM BRIGITTA AND TOMAS. Musicality. See the music, hear the dance. (Intermediate) ROBIN AND JENNIFER. Strong men, loose women. Close embrace technique (Advanced Beginners) 1:30-3:00 PM BRIGITTA AND TOMAS. Freedom of movement in close embrace (Intermediate-Advanced) ROBIN AND JENNIFER. Milonga con Traspii: Rhythm and Happy Feet (All levels) Sunday April 10th 1:30-3:00 PM BRIGITTA AND TOMAS. Vals. Mastering the 3x4 rhythm (All levels) ROBIN AND JENNIFER. Sacadas in Turns(Intermediate-Advanced) 3:00-4:30 PM BRIGITTA AND TOMAS. Dancing closer than close: playing with the center in close embrace (Intermediate-Advanced) ROBIN AND JENNIFER. Music interpretation for dancers; translating sound into movement (Intermediate)
