April 29, 30, May 1 2005 Pittsburgh Tangueros hosts an Alex Krebs and Florencia Taccetti Workshop Alex Krebs is one of the more popular, book-way-in-advance tango teachers around. Alex teaches Argentine tango for the social dance floor, emphasizing the improvisational side of the dance through strong communication between the lead and follow, as well as musicality. His objective is to give his students the vocabulary necessary for each person to find their own unique way of dancing — the tango of their own body.
Florencia Taccetti, who often teaches with Alex, has been dancing tango since 1985. She danced in the movie Tango Bar; partnered Pablo Veron on tour; partnered Pepito Avelleneda in Brussels and Gustavo Naveira in Buenos Aires; and toured with Daniel Trenner. She has a reputation for teaching great technique, embellishments and musicality to both followers and leaders. Florencia works to develop the subtle communication between partners in which both lead and follow find space to be active and passive, and to develop their sensuality and grace of movement. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE -- all classes at Wilkins School Community Center in Regent Square Friday, April 29 A) 7:00 – 7:30 pm Sign up and warm up 7:30 – 9:00 pm Fundamentals for all levels. Saturday April 30 1:00 – 1:30 pm Sign up and warm up B) 1:30 – 3:00 pm Musicality. Alex plays his red bandoneon to clarify rhythms and phrasing; Florencia accents with well-timed embellishments. All levels C) 3:15 - 4:45 pm Milonga technique including traspie. Experienced beginners and up. Sunday, May 1 1:00 – 1:30 pm Sign up and warm up D) 1:30 – 3:00 pm Volcadas. Intermediate levels E) 3:15 - 4:45 pm Boleos. Intermediate levels. Monday, May 2 Newly Added Class! 7:30 – 9:00 pm Women’s Technique and Embellishments Taught by Florencia, this class is offered separately from the weekend workshop for $25, collected at the door. Alex's schedule for privates is full; privates are still available with Florencia for $75/hr. as she is staying longer than Alex. To register call 412-242-6335 or email to [email protected] . Go to http://www.pittsburghtangueros.org/events.html for fees and directions. MILONGA SCHEDULE Friday, April 29 Artists Upstairs Gallery - 911 Penn Ave – Downtown. An ARTANGO event. 9:00 – 1:00 Hosted by (and live music by) Tangueros de Ley. $10. ($5 discount for those taking Friday's Class A) Part of Pittsburgh's first ARTANGO event, offering tango music, theatre, art, and dance. Saturday April 30 Wilkins School Community Center - Regent Square. 9:00 - ?? Hosted by Pittsburgh Tangueros. $12. Refreshments provided, and additions welcome. --Live music by Tangueros de Ley, ~10:00 – 12:00. Look for Alex to play his bandoneon. --Tango presentation by Alex Krebs and Florencia Taccetti --DJ magic by Manuk Colakyan AND MORE TANGO Sunday May 1 6:00 - ? Dinner and dancing at Casablanca Bistro -- 212 Sixth Ave -- Downtown. Join the group at Casablanca (at your own expense) for a wind-down dinner with tango music in the background. Casablanca serves a delicious fusion of French, Moroccan and Spanish cuisine. When the dance floor beckons, respond if you have anything left. An ARTANGO event. ARTANGO Weekend: Pittsburgh tango is moving toward a new level! Tangueros de Ley presents an ARTANGO Weekend in collaboration with Pittsburgh Tangueros, PATangoS, Tango Cafe, and Artists Upstairs Gallery. www.tanguerosdeley.com Thursday milonga at Eon's Pittsburgh Tangueros continue to host their regular Thursday milonga at Eon's. With the spring weather, the door is open, the atmosphere pleasant, and the staff friendly. We start at 9:00 PM. $4. 106 East 8th Ave in Homestead, kitty-cornered from Chiodos at the High-Level Bridge. Sarah Cornelius, for the Pittsburgh Tangueros www.pittsburghtangueros.org
