Woodstock Tango presents JUNIOR CERVILA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Afternoon Workshops/Evening Milonga at The Mountain View Studio, Woodstock, NY
Woodstock Tango welcomes back Antonio Cervila Jr for another incredible visit to the arts colony, Saturday/Sunday DECEMBER 17 & 18. 'Junior ' is internationally known as one of the most spectacular and respected tango performers in the world. As a dancer and choreographer, he is often referred to by his many admirers as the "Gene Kelly of Latin Dance". He is regarded as one of the finest teachers and innovators of tango, recognized for his creative tango stylings as well as his dance versatility. The weekend begins Saturday afternoon, at 3pm with two Argentine Tango workshops followed by Ilene's Birthday Milonga, starting with an 8pm group class, all at the Mountain View Studio in Woodstock, NY, two easy hours from NYC. Rides and overnights available for out of town participants on a first come-first served basis, call (845) 246-1122. For directions and a listing of area lodging, visit www.WoodstockTango.com. SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS: No partner necessary. 3-4:30p: Tango Essentials for all dancers - Whether you are a seasoned tanguero/a or just beginning, this class will improve your dance 100%. Fine tune your technique so you can go further! Emphasis on embrace, connection, balance, musicality, walks, turns. 4:45-6:15p: Intermediate/Advanced: The latest from Junior! Depending on class composition, may include giro's y sacadas, volcada's, colgada's, et al. SATURDAY EVENING MILONGA: 8p-9p: Introductory Group Lesson 9p: MILONGA Two workshops plus milonga - $55. per person ($45 for members) Two workshops, no milonga - $45. ($40 for members) Individual workshop - $30. ($25 for members) Milonga Only - $15 ($10 for members) includes Lesson, Buffet, Wine, Demo, Door Prizes! DJ Ilene just back from Buenos Aires with a suitcase full of great music. Reservations are strongly suggested. Junior is also available for private lessons on Sunday, Dec. 18th. Advance reservations only for privates. Contact Ilene Marder (845) 246-1122, [email protected]. Antonio "Junior" Cervila is an internationally known performer, choreographer and instructor. He first came to prominence for his key role in the classic Academy Award-nominated film Tango and in the 2000 Broadway production of Tango Argentino. His performances have been seen worldwide on Argentinean television, on stage, on tour (most notably with Julio Iglesias) and on screen. Most recently, Junior produced Latin Dance Carnival, a musical stage extravaganza using music and dance to dramatically depict the evolution of Latin culture from its African roots. Junior's own company of dancers performed to standing ovations in Japan. South America and Europe. Junior is beloved by his students for his generosity of spirit and clear, concise teaching techniques. His classes primarily focus on proper technique for social dancing and are excellent preparation for those interested to learn how to navigate smoothly on a crowded dance floor as well as for those who wish to be challenged by demanding figures. Workshops and Milonga are held at The MOUNTAIN VIEW STUDIO, Mountain View Avenue, Woodstock NY- just 2 easy hours from NYC via NYS Thruway (one hour south of Albany, 45 minutes west of Poughkeepsie). Visit www.WoodstockTango.com. **
