WindyCityTango, Inc. announces the return of Kara Wenham to Chicago - August 3 thru September 4, 2005 Our favorite transplant to Buenos Aires shares her expertise with us!!
The schedule of Classes & Workshops, along with pricing and private lesson information, follows an introduction of Kara. NOTE: Kara Wenham will be in the Chicago area for 5 weeks and available for private lessons; contact her directly at (773) 486-6890 / (773) 517-4712 or [email protected]. (Kara will be in Milwaukee / Madison Aug. 5-7 and 26-28.) As always, for more information, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Probable Appearances: Mondays milongas at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St., Chicago); entry fee to milonga (from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am) is $10 (Milonga Rubia on Aug. 9 features Jolas birthday party!!!; Milongas Malena on Aug. 16 & 30 and especially Milonga del Morocho on Aug. 23 featuring alternative music will be a great place to practice the movements Karas taught during the weekend (Aug. 19-21) WCT, Inc. workshops). Wednesdays - milonga at Cousins (2833 N. Broadway, Chicago); $7 cover with $5 minimum purchase at milonga; showcase with Somer Surgit on Wed., Aug. 11!!! Thursdays milonga at Pasha (642 N. Clark St., Chicago); $7 cover for milonga. Friday, August 19 Following a WCT, Inc. class with Kara, 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 $15. Kara will showcase around 11:30 pm. Saturdays, August 13 & 20 Following 3 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Kara on the 20th, 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. Sunday, August 21 Following 3 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Kara, we probably will dance at the milonga at Cousins (2833 N. Broadway, Chicago); $7 cover with $5 minimum purchase at milonga. Background Information on Kara Wenham: Karas exploration of Argentine tango has led to her profound understanding not only of the dances structure but also of the distinct masculine and feminine roles, its musical and improvisational qualities, and the fundamental element the connection between partners as expressed in their embrace. Karas dance style, Salon Tango Modern, incorporates new technical concepts with the traditional grounded close embrace. As an accomplished leaders as well as follower, Kara is able to clearly identify and communicate ways for individual students to quickly and effectively improve their dancing. In Buenos Aries, Kara dances in tango houses and various milongas; she regularly teaches at Tango Brujo. Kara recently taught and performed Argentine tango across Europe (London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam) and in Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Class/Workshop Schedule (pricing information follows schedule) ALL of the WCT, Inc. classes/workshops with Kara are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago). Two Tuesdays for Followers - 8:00-9:30 p (All Levels!!): August 16: Support systems for the embrace. Receiving and processing of the lead to react in time. August 23: Using resistance; opportunities for adornments: Resistance as the first reaction plus the when and where for adornments. Friday, August 22 (before Milonga Vida at Mariposa) - 7:308:45 p (All Levels+): The Embrace and Improvisation: Opening and closing the embrace with ease. Breaking structures in the embrace to generate new possibilities. ($15 separate entrance fee for Milonga Vida from 9:00 p2:00 a) Saturday, August 23 12 noon-1:30 p (All Levels!!): Variations on Ochos: Cleaning our lead and follow, exploring small, large and deep ochos in both directions. 1:30-2:00 p: Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 2:00-3:30 p (Intermediate): Rebounds and the ocho cortado: Change directions with elasticity, find momentum and develop new structures to your dance. 3:30-4:00 p: Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 4:00-5:30 p (Intermediate & Advanced): Circular Sacadas, of the lead and the follow: Using the giro as the basis of the sacada. Working with impulses and opposite energies to facilitate the sacada. 5:30-6:30 p : Practica until 6:30 p Sunday, August 24 12 noon-1:30 p (All Levels!!): Dancing with Pugliese: A look into his music. Interpretations, sudden stops and changes of dynamic. 1:30-2:00 p: Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 2:00-3:30 p (Intermediate): Boleos: The flying leg - Leaders learn to generate dynamic forward and back boleos both with changes of weight and with disassociation. Women learn to disassociate the hips from the leg. 3:30-4:00 p: Practica/Break for 1/2 hr 4:00-5:30 p (Intermediate & Advanced): Advanced combinations: Integrating boleos and sacadas within the structure of the giro. Maintaining a circular energy in order to connect the movements to move smoothly through space. 5:30-6:30 p : Practica until 6:30 p or later if enrollment warrants ALL of the WCT, Inc. classes/workshops with Kara are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago). 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 Kara if you believe you do not need to take the Saturday class(es). WCT, Inc. and Kara Wenham 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 Kara Wenham during August 16 & 23 and 19-21, 2005 in Chicago with advance registration and payment follows: Introductory class (1.25 hours) on Friday, Aug. 19 as well as the Two Tuesdays for Followers on Aug. 16 & 23 (1.5 hours each) 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 Practica): 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 Kara Wenham (August 16 & 23 and 19-21, 2005) = $150 (almost $15 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment. ALL of the WCT, Inc. classes/workshops with Kara are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago). Private lessons with Kara Wenham will be available August 3 through September 4, 2005 (except Aug. 5-8 and 26-28 when shell be teaching in Milwaukee & Madison, WI). To learn pricing and/or to schedule private lessons with Kara, contact her directly at (773) 486-6890 / (773) 517-4712 or [email protected]. Locations of milongas (note that separate / additional entrance fees / cover charges are required for the milongas) are listed above; contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-342-4335 or [email protected] for directions to any event or to confirm location or time or topic of classes/workshops. 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
