Thurs., Oct. 27: Michael Young & Beatrix Satzinger will teach WindyCityTango, Inc.s regular class / practica at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St. at Arbour, Chicago). Their Youll be able to hear the wind howling, the footsteps following as you dance slowly yet dynamically will be an excellent introduction to their weekend of classes and workshops in Chicago; the class is $15 per person. Contact Phoebe for more details at [email protected] or (312) 342-4335 or (773) 260-2595.
Fri., Oct. 28: The largest milonga in Chicago improved in September with a significantly enhanced sound system!!! Michael and Beatrix will teach an All Levels class Youll be haunted as you recall the multitude of Alternative cruzadas; the WCT, Inc. class is $15 in addition to the milonga entry fee of $12; registration by 1:00 p. on the day of the milonga is seriously requested; please call (312) 342-4335. Join your hosts Valentina Cisar, Carmen Pinto and Phoebe J. Grant, at the Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave. at Hamlin) from 9:00 p. 1:00+ a. Admission now is $12; light buffet fresh provided; BYOB. WCT, Inc. Saturday & Sunday workshops as well as Thursday & Monday classes with Michael & Beatrix are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago). Saturday, Oct. 29 (WORKSHOPS w/ PRACTICAS) 12:30-1:00 p Registration / Warm-up 1:00-2:30 p (All Levels+): Warlocks and witches beware Colgadas will be demystified 2:30-3:00 p: Practica / Break for 1/2 hr 3:00-4:30 p (Intermediate): You-and those watching-will drool uncontrollably with Delicious Leg Wraps 4:30-5:00 p: Practica / Break for 1/2 hr 5:00-6:30 p (Intermediate & Advanced): The evil spell will be broken Lusciously Elastic Volcadas 6:30-7:00 p : Practica Sunday, Oct. 30 (WORKSHOPS w/ PRACTICAS) 12:30-1:00 p Registration / Warm-up 1:00-2:30 p (Intermediate): Wicked Barrida & Sacada Combinations 2:30-3:00 p: Practica / Break for 1/2 hr 3:00-4:30 p (Intermediate & Advanced): Heart-stopping, spine tingling Colgada, Boleo, Volcada Combinations 4:30-5:30 p: Practica Monday, Oct. 31 (CLASS before an eerie Milonga Malena at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago) 7:008:15 p (All Levels+): Even if youre frightened, dont leave fingernail marks in your dance partner comfortable and correct embrace; (separate $10 cover fee for Milonga Malena from 8:30 p12:30+ a) Milonga Malena, on the 2nd, 4th and 5th (when there are 5 Mondays in a month - such as Oct. 31st) is hosted by George Drivokas and Beth Braun at Mariposa from 8:30 p. to midnight. On Halloween, Milonga Malena will have extra special spooky setting and eerie music, with guest DJ Ellen Mashkovich. NO discounts will apply this evening. Before each Monday Milonga at Mariposa (including Milonga Rubia on the 2nd Monday and Milonga del Morocho - featuring alternative music - on the 4th Monday), there usually is a "FREE" techniques class from 7:30-8:30 p.; the class is free with paid admission to the milonga or $7 for the class by itself. (Please note that if you take the class, no other discounts / promotions apply and that each person is only eligible for a maximum of two free classes per month and a maximum of 8 free lessons per year.) Reservations no later than 1:00 p. on the day of the milonga are required for the free class by calling (312) 342-4335. Tuesday, Nov. 1 (CLASS before American Tango Institutes milonga at Palwaukee Inn 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling) 6:157:30 p (All Levels+): Turns in Vals ($15 for class & milonga or as priced by host; $10 entrance for milonga only from 9:00 p12:00) Contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 / (773) 260-2595 for directions or any other information on these events or tango in Chicago or elsewhere E-mail also is possible, as long as you allow 48 hours for a response: [email protected]. 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; if youre not sure if youre qualified to take a particular class / workshop, please confer with Phoebe or the visiting instructor(s) if you believe you do not need to take the Saturday class(es). WCT, Inc. and the visiting instructor(s) reserve the right to change any class/workshop title or level or to cancel due to lack of attendance &/or level of attendees. WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for multiple classes/workshops with Michael Young & Beatrix Satzinger during October 27 - 31, 2005 in Chicago with advance registration and payment follows: CLASSES (1.25 hours each) on Thurs., Oct. 27, Fri., Oct. 28 and Mon., Oct. 31 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 (1.5 hours each plus a = hour or more Practica) on Sat., Oct. 29 and Sun., Oct. 30: a single workshop or any non-pre-registered workshop = $25 per person per 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 if paid incrementally (all 5 WCT, Inc. workshops without advance registration if paid incrementally = $125); all 5 WCT, Inc. workshops = $100 ($20 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment; special package pricing for all 8 WCT, Inc. classes & workshops with Michael Young & Beatrix Satzinger (October 27 thru 31, 2005) = $130 (average $16.25 each!!!) ONLY with advance payment. WCT, Inc. Saturday & Sunday workshops as well as Thursday & Monday classes with Michael & Beatrix are at Mariposa (346 N. Justine at Arbour, Chicago); Fridays class is at The Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave. at Hamlin, Chicago); Tuesdays guest instructing class at the Palwaukee Inn (1090 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling) is priced by the American Tango Instittue. 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]. Private lessons with Michael Young & Beatrix Satzinger will be available October 27 thru November 2, 2005. WCT, Inc. offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons with Michael & Beatrix with a paid work-shop (Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues. 1.25 hour classes are not eligible for this discount). Pricing for private lessons with both Michael & Beatrix per hour: for a solo individual - 1st hour is $90, 2nd thru 4th hours are $80 each hour, 5 or more hours are $70 each hour; for a lead/follow couple - 1st hour is $80, 2nd thru 4th hours are $70 each hour, 5 or more hours are $60 each hour; for 2-3 persons (the following rates are per person per hour) - 1st hour is $50 each, 2nd thru 4th hours are $45 each hour, 5 or more hours are $40 each hour; for a small group of 4-6 persons (the following rates are per person per hour) - 1st hour is $40 each, 2nd thru 4th hours are $35 each hour, 5 or more hours are $30 each hour. These rates do not include the cost of studio space if necessary; free space probably is available; transportation time to your location will be billed at the applicable hourly rate. Furthermore, a minimum of 24-hour advance confirmed notification to either Phoebe J. Grant for cancellation of a private lesson is required or you will be billed for the instructors time. To schedule private lessons with Michael & Beatrix, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or [email protected]. Probable Appearances: NOTE: Class / workshop fees are in addition to milonga entrance charges; all milongas are in Chicago EXCEPT Tuesday night in Wheeling. Mondays informal milongas at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St., Chicago); entry fee to milonga (from 8:30 pm to 12:00 am) is $10 (each month - Milongas Rubia on the 2nd Monday and del Morocho on the 4th are hosted by WCT, Inc.; Milongas Malena on the 1st, 3rd and 5th when there are 5 Monday are hosted by George Drivakos & Beth Braun. Milonga del Morocho on Oct. 24 will feature an exposition by Leroy Hearon & Phoebe J. Grant of expected behavior in the milongas of Buenos Aires plus music from . Milonga Malena on Oct. 31 following a WCT, Inc. class taught by Michael & Beatrix - promises to be a haunting experience!!! Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Michael & Beatrix will guest instruct before American Tango Instittutes milonga at Palwaukee Inn ( 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling); $10 cover; hosted by Netza Roldan & Babette Klein Wednesdays - milonga at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago); $7 cover; hosted by Somer Surgit & Agape Pappas Thursdays After Michael & Beatrixs guest instructing of WCT, Inc.s class / practica at Marioposa (7:30-9:30 p.), well go to Entre Amigos milonga at Vida Lounge (1248 W. George St., Chicago); $7 cover; hosted by Jorge Niedas Friday, Oct. 28 A WCT, Inc. class with Michael & Beatrix, will precede milonga Nuestro Tango at the Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave. @ Hamlin); $12 cover; hosted by Valentina Cisar, Carmen Pinto & Phoebe J. Grant; Michael & Beatrix will showcase around 11:30 p. Friday milongas (other than Nuestro Tango on the LAST Friday of every month) are Milonga Vida at Mariposa (346 N. Justine St., Chicago); cover fee to Milonga Vida is $15; hosted by Beth Braun & Mari Foley. Saturdays, Oct. 29 Following 3 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Michael & Beatrix at Mariposa, we will dance at Recuerdo Club (6137 Northwest Highway, Chicago); entry fee to milonga is $15; hosted by Carlos Favre. Sunday, Oct. 30 Following 2 WCT, Inc. workshops & practicas with Michael & Beatrix at Mariposa, we probably will dance at the milonga Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago); $7 cover; hosted by Somer Surgit & Agape Pappas Contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 / (773) 260-2595 for directions or any other information on these events or tango in Chicago or elsewhere E-mail also is possible, as long as you allow 48 hours for a response: [email protected].
