WindyCityTango, Inc. announces the premier visit of Gaston Gago to Chicago - June 22 thru 25, 2005
Confident and secure beyond his years, Gaston Gago has endeared a loyal following wherever hes taught. Gaston lived in Florida for some time as a young adult and so impressed growing communities, particularly in Sarasota and Tampa / St. Petersburg, with his dancing and teaching that they followers and leaders seek Gaston out for additional instruction when they visit Buenos Aires. Angie, the principal tango promoter in Sarasota with her husband Mike, commented on her appreciation of the cleanness and crispness of Gastons technique and communication. Other dancers mention experiencing Gastons controlled energy. Gaston studied with many familiar masters of Argentine tango, including: Mingo & Esther Pugliese, Miguel Angel Zotto, Osvaldo Zotto, Gustavo Naveira & Gisselle Anne, Fabian Salas & Carolina del Rivero, Milena Plebs, Ezequiel Farfaro, as well as numerous old milongueros. With this foundation, Gaston expanded on traditional milonguero style with the veracity of his youth. Since 2002, his primary studio has been with Gabriel Angio & Natalia Games in Buenos Aires. Gaston has performed at Salon Canning, Sunderland, Niqo Bien, El Cachafaz, Confiteria Ideal, Viejo Correo and Sin Rumbo (where he teaches on a regular basis). In 2004, Gaston was awarded as the premier male dancer of "New Generation". International respect for Gastons youthful interpretation of the traditional style is growing, having instructed in Turkey, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Paraguay in addition to teaching workshops in Sarasota, New York, New Jersey and Atlanta. After Chicago, Gaston will teach in San Jose, Costa Rica before returning to Buenos Aires. WCT, Inc. first encountered Gaston as an assistant for C.I.T.A. classes in 2002; he has returned to these duties and as a taxi dancer each year; he recently joined the staff of TangoFantasy (Miami Beach) in the same capacities. Phoebe reports that Gaston consistently is a favorite partner; Gastons lead is so secure and yet tender, bringing fresh depth to close embrace. He radiates confidence with his impeccable technique and creative movements. After dancing with Gaston again at TangoFantasy, I couldnt resist bringing him here. Please join me in welcoming Gaston to Chicago!!! NOTE: Gaston arrives early in the morning on Wed., June 22 and is available for private lessons during the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Information on private lesson pricing follows class/workshop schedule and pricing. As always, for more information, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Probable Appearances: Wednesday, June 22 - Meet Gaston as he arrives in Chicago during the milonga at Cousins (2833 N. Broadway, Chicago); $5 cover with $5 minimum purchase at milonga. Thursday, June 23 - After classes/workshops at Mariposa, join us for social dancing after milonga at Pasha (642 N. Clark St., Chicago); $5 cover for milonga. Friday, June 24 Following a WCT, Inc. class with Gaston, we will be at milonga Nuestro Tango at Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave., Chicago); entry fee to milonga (from 9:00 pm to 1:00+ am) is $10. Gaston and Phoebe will showcase around 11:30 pm. Class/Workshop Schedule (NOTE: The workshop titles reflect Gastons clean & crisp technique for milonguero / close embrace Social Dancing.) All classes/workshops are 1.25 hours; $20 at the door or $15 per class with pre- registration; WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for multiple workshops with advance payment also follows. Thursday, June 23 - Introduction to Gastons technique (in place of WCT, Inc.s class / practica) at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour Pl., Chicago): Gastons Techniques for Social Dancing - 7:008:15 pm Elegant & Smooth Forward Ochos (All Levels); 8:309:45 pm Elegant & Smooth Backward Ochos (Intermediate) Friday, June 24 - before milonga Nuestro Tango at Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave., Chicago): Social Dancing and Musicality - 7:308:45 pm Turns in Social Dancing for Leaders & Followers (All Levels) Entrance to milonga an additional $10 Saturday, June 25 - Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour Pl. Chicago) Gastons Movements with Musicality (all classes/workshops for Leaders & Followers): 12:001:15 pm Paradas & Arrastres (All Levels); 1:302:45 pm Ganchos (Intermediate); 3:004:15 pm Boleos & Barridas in Giros (Intermediate / Advanced); 4:305:45 pm Sacadas (Intermediate / Advanced) NOTE: Classes/workshops with less than 10 attendees may be canceled bring your friends!! Also note the following: It is not required to come with a partner, but it is recommended to pre-register for all classes / workshops so we can better balance lead vs. follow. We will encourage rotation of partners, but you are also allowed to stay with your own partner as long as you choose. Please allow at least 15 minutes before class to check in, register, and warm up. We strongly recommend respect for the level designated for each class/workshop. WCT, Inc. and Gaston Gago reserve the right to change any class/workshop title or level or to cancel due to lack of attendance. WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for multiple classes/workshops with Gaston Gago June 23-25, 2005 in Chicago with advance registration and payment follows: At the door - $20 per person per class/workshop; with pre-registration, 1st workshop is $15 per person; any 2 WCT, Inc. workshops = $29; any 3 WCT, Inc. workshops = $43; any 4 WCT, Inc. workshops = $57; any 5 WCT, Inc. workshops = $70; any 6 WCT, Inc. workshops = $83; all 7 if paid incrementally = $96; all 7 WCT, Inc. workshops / classes = $90 (<$13 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment. Private lessons with Gaston Gago available from the morning of Wed., June 22 thru Sat., June 25, 2005. Pricing for private lessons with Gaston per hour: for a solo individual - 1st hour is $75, 2nd and 3rd hours are $70 each, 4th thru 6th hours are $60 each; for a lead/follow couple individual - 1st hour is $65, 2nd and 3rd hours are $60 each hour, 4th thru 6th hours are $50 each hour; for a small group of 2-6 persons (the following rates are per person per hour) - 1st hour is $40 each, 2nd and 3rd hours are $30 each, 4th thru 6th hours are $25 each. These rates do not include the cost of studio space if necessary; free space probably is available; transportation time to your location billed at hourly rate. To schedule private lessons with Gaston, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Locations of classes/workshops & milongas: locations are listed above at each event; contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-342-4335 or [email protected] for directions or to confirm location or time or topic. To pre-register, contact Phoebe and then bring payment with you to your first class/workshop. For more information, contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-342-4335 or email [email protected]. A WindyCityTango, Inc. Event 2005
