WindyCityTango, Inc. announces the premier teaching / performing visit in Chicago - July 20 thru 25, 2005 of Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn - Dancers, Musicians, Choreographers, Producers and Creators of Dance of the Heart, based in Boulder, CO
The schedule of Classes & Workshops, along with pricing and private lesson information, follows an introduction of Deb & Brian. NOTE: Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn arrive on Wednesday, July 20 direct from several weeks of teaching and performing in Scandanavia. They will be available for private lessons during the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (July 20, 21 and 22) and for limited times on Saturday and Sunday (July 23 and 24). 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, July 20 - Meet Deb & Brian as they arrive in Chicago during the milonga at Cousins (2833 N. Broadway, Chicago); $7 cover with $5 minimum purchase at milonga. Thursday, July 21 After 2 classes with Deb & Brian at Mariposa, join us for social dancing at the milonga at Pasha (642 N. Clark St., Chicago); $7 cover for milonga. Friday, July 22 Following a WCT, Inc. class with Deb & Brian, we will be at Milonga Vida at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St., Chicago); entry fee to milonga (from 9:00 pm to 2:00+ am) is $12. Deb & Brian will showcase around 11:30 pm. Saturday, July 23 Following 3 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Deb & Brian, we probably will dance at Recuerdo Club (6137 Northwest Highway, Chicago); entry fee to milonga (from 9:00 pm to 2:00+ am) is $15. Saturday, July 23 Following 3 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Deb & Brian, we probably will dance at the milonga at Cousins (2833 N. Broadway, Chicago); $7 cover with $5 minimum purchase at milonga. Background Information on Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn: Conceived in their passion for authentic Argentine tango, birthed in 1998 to seduce others to the magic of the embrace and nurtured through their obsession for continued improvisational dancing, Dance of the Heart" is the "tango child" of Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn of Boulder, Colorado. Tango partners for the last seven years, Deb & Brian share their passion for teaching and performing Argentine Tango music and dance with students and audiences worldwide. They have taken over one hundred hours of advanced professional training with maestros Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne, are Certified Trainers in Mauricio Castro's innovative Tango Discovery methodology and often study with other world-renowned tango maestros. Deb & Brians goal is to share the rich cultural treasure of Argentine Tango by introducing as many people as possible to the powerfully intimate tango embrace, and inviting them into the authentic tango social dancing experience. Full-time tango professionals since 2002, Deb & Brian have taught thousands of students through group classes plus they teach an average of 400 private lessons a year. Established in 1998, Dance of the Heart offers multiple tango group classes and private lessons weekly in the Boulder/Denver area and beyond. Deb & Brians teaching and performing schedule includes a growing list of invitations to communities throughout the U.S., in Buenos Aires, Argentina and - as of the summers of 2004 & 2005 - throughout Scandinavia. In May 2005, they performed several tangos during the Spokane Symphony Orchestra guest: world-renowned bandoneonist Daniel Binelli (arranger/bandoneonist for Pugliese starting in 1971, bandoneonist for Astor Piazzolla until 1992, accompanist for "Forever Tango). With longtime collaborator and master teacher Luciana Valle, Deb & Brian are pioneering innovative new accelerated methods of teaching tango in their acclaimed week-long "Tango Intensivos", previously accomplished in March 2005 (Buenos Aires) and in July 2005 (Sweden); they will have information on their next series in October 2005 (Buenos Aires). Deb & Brian continually refresh their tango with frequent trips to Buenos Aires (7 times thru 2004) and other major tango communities worldwide. In addition to their workshops, Deb & Brian also promote community building, organize tango "safaris" and produce tango performances. As long-time tango community builders, they have focused on expanding the Colorado tango scene through sponsoring regular milongas and practicas since 2001, as well as providing "Tango DJ" services for other milongas and practicas. As teachers, Deb & Brian continue to obsess about how to present the magical essence of dancing social Argentine Tango to students in the absolutely shortest possible period of study. From their years of experience as teachers, students and performers, Deb & Brian enthusiastically and systematically distill for beginners and advanced students alike the excitement, mystery and heart-to-heart magic of tango. Find out more about Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn at http://www.danceoftheheart.com! Class/Workshop Schedule (pricing information follows schedule) (NOTE: Deb & Brian intend for their workshops to impart to you their passion for the connection of close-embrace in traditional yet contemporary Argentine tango.) ALL of the WCT, Inc. classes/workshops with Deb & Brian are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago). Thursday, July 21 (in place of WCT, Inc.s regularly scheduled class / practica) 7:00-8:15 p : Tango Connection Uno == Rediscovering "Leading" & "Following" in The Social Tango Connection (All Levels!!) Amaze yourself and your partners with the undiscovered possibilities of the "lead-follow" connection - ESPECIALLY if you've been dancing for years! Your dancing may never be the same - ask your partners if they can tell the difference after this class! Additionally, Deb & Brian will explore the full range of communication with our partners in close-embrace salon, "apilado / milonguero" close embrace as well as open embrace tracing the history and development of this sometimes controversial topic based on their years of research in Buenos Aires. 8:30-9:45 p : The Tango Matrix, Part 1 == Rediscovering "Tango Vocabulary": Improvisation to the Max! (All Levels!!) OK, all you experienced dancers - how many of the tango lessons you've paid for do you actually USE on the dance? Where are all those "expensive" steps you paid so much to learn? Never again be a victim of "forgotten sequence syndrome" again! Followers, how often can you really decorate expressively in the moment without the risk of being labeled "harder to lead"? Learn the secrets of total improvisation, instead of just "temporarily memorizing" yet another particular sequence! Recent discoveries in learning technique can change your "improvisational toolkit" forever! For both Leaders and Followers, learn to involve yourself in the "improvisation-learning" experience in a new and effective way! Beginners - this class is for you, too - get started right, and save yourself YEARS in your tango development! Friday, July 22 (before Milonga Vida at Mariposa - $12 separate entrance fee for milonga from 9:00 p2:00 a) 7:308:45 p : Tango Connection Dos == "Will You Remember Me?" - Connection Secrets for Dancing a Memorable Tango (All Levels!!) Maybe what you want from tango is just a pleasant form of social exercise - tennis, anyone? Nothing wrong with that - but this class is for those who want to explore the edge a little. Deb & Brian like to talk about tango as a "safe place to be dangerous" and as "dancing in the pheromone furnace" discover what they've learned about taking the masculine-feminine dialog to the next level! Saturday, July 23 12 noon-1:30 p : Tango Matrix, Part 2 == Turning the Cross Inside Out in Tango & Vals (All Levels!!) Leaders, how many ways of leading the cross do you actually use? Followers, are you actually available to be led to any kind of cross? Push your boundaries a little on this muy rico (very rich!) and sadly oversimplified topic. Learn to double or quadruple the options you have at the cross, using both the tango and vals rhythm possibilities. Followers, learn to "break your leader's heart" with the way you go to the cross! 1:30-2:00 p : Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 2:00-3:30 p : Tango Matrix, Part 3 == Tilting Your Tango: Adventures in "Volgadaland" (Intermediate) Discover a whole new world of tango - the "alternate tango dimension" of off-axis tango explored through volcadas and colgadas. We've been working intensively with these elements for three years now - learn the "crowded-floor-approved" miniature forms of these elements for starters (delicious little "volcaditas" and "colgaditas") that you'll find yourself using all the time from now on. Followers, learn the basics of tension and release in off-axis work to allow yourself to flow most gracefully with this exciting material. NOTE: This or the subsequent class is a required prerequisite to prepare for the advanced Sunday off-axis material. 3:30-4:00 p : Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 4:00-5:30 p : Tango Matrix, Part 4 == Sacadas & Turns to the Max (Intermediate & Advanced) Improvise your way through all of the thirty-six (count 'em, 36 in 90 minutes) BASIC sacada possibilities! Followers, learn how you can inject energy into your dance in ways you never imagined! NOTE: This or the prior class is a required prerequisite to prepare for the hyper-advanced Sunday sacada material. 5:30-6:30 p : Practica until 6:30 p Sunday, July 24 12 noon-1:30 p : Tango Connection Tres == Musicality & Expression - Milonga Emphasis! (All Levels!!) Learn how to inject more fun into everything you dance with more musicality and expressiveness! Using Milonga as a focus, we'll explore both traspie and falcety variations on "straight-up" milonga, giving you lots of fun new things to try - but the underlying focus is on how to energize your partner by sharing your enjoyment of the music. Learn the simple techniques you can use that will make your milonga (and ALL your tango) more musically joyful. 1:30-2:00 p : Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 2:00-3:30 p : Tango Matrix, Part 5 == Advanced Sacadas (Intermediate & Advanced) NOTES: Saturdays Sacadas & Turns to the Max &/or Tilting your Tango workshops(s) required pre-requisites to this class unless prior agreement with Phoebe J. Grant or the visiting instructors; Partners Encouraged - Rotation Optional 3:30-4:00 p : Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 4:00-5:30 p : Tango Matrix, Part 6 == Advanced Off-axis Work (Advanced) NOTES: Saturdays Sacadas & Turns to the Max &/or Tilting your Tango workshops(s) required pre-requisites to this class unless prior agreement with Phoebe J. Grant or the visiting instructors; Partners Encouraged - Rotation Optional 5:30-6:30 p : Practica until 6:30 p or later if enrollment warrants 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 recognize that some classes are more suited to pairs working together. 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. You are encouraged to take the pre-requisites for the Sunday class(es); please confer with Phoebe or Deb & Brian if you believe you do not need to take the Saturday class(es). WCT, Inc. and Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn 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 Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn during July 21-24, 2005 in Chicago with advance registration and payment follows: Introductory classes (1.25 hours each) on Thursday and Friday evenings are $15 each or $40 for all 3 with advance registration and payment. Note that these classes are not eligible for any individual discounts and do NOT qualify for any discount toward private lessons. Workshops on Saturday and Sunday (1.5 hours each plus a = hour or more Practicas): a single workshop or any non-pre-registered workshop = $25 per person per class/workshop; with pre-registration, any 2 WCT, Inc. workshops = $49; any 3 WCT, Inc. workshops = $72; any 4 WCT, Inc. workshops = $94; any 5 WCT, Inc. workshops = $115; all 6 WCT, Inc. workshops if paid incrementally = $135; all 6 WCT, Inc. workshops = $120 ($20 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment. Special package pricing for all 9 WCT, Inc. classes & workshops with Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn (July 21-24, 2005) = $150 (almost $15 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment. WCT, Inc. offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons with Deb & Brian with a paid workshop (Thurs. & Fri. classes are not eligible for this discount). Private lessons with Deb Sclar &/or Brian Dunn will be available in the afternoon of Wed., July 20 and during the days of Thursday (July 21) and Friday (July 22) plus selected times on Saturday (July 23) and Sunday (July 24). Pricing for private lessons with either Deb or Brian Gaston per hour: for a solo individual - 1st hour is $90, 2nd and 3rd hours are $80 each, 4th thru 6th hours are $70 each; for a lead/follow couple - 1st hour is $80, 2nd and 3rd hours are $70 each hour, 4th thru 6th hours are $60 each hour; for a small group of 2-6 persons (the following rates are per person per hour) - 1st hour is $50 each, 2nd and 3rd hours are $40 each, 4th thru 6th hours are $35 each; the following amount must be added per hour per person (or per L/F duo) to have both Deb and Brian instruct for your private lesson: 1st hour is $30 additional, 2nd and 3rd hours are $25 each hour additional, 4th thru 6th hours are $20 each hour additional. 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. Furthermore, a minimum of 24-hour advance notification to either Phoebe J. Grant or Deb & Brian for cancellation of a private lesson is required or you will be billed for the instructors time. To schedule private lessons with Gaston, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Locations of classes/workshops & milongas (note that separate / additional entrance fees / cover charges typically are required for the 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
