WindyCityTango, Inc. announces Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Montis premier visit to Midwest, in Chicago - February 22 thru March 2, 2006
WCT, Inc.s class/workshop schedule for Gato & Andrea follows a brief introduction to the visiting instructors; WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-paid registration and multiple workshops follows possible appearances at Chicago-area milongas; please note additional discounts are available for attendees traveling more than 60 miles; private lesson pricing and policy follows the WCT, Inc. registration form. Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti have mastered the extremes of Argentine tango they exemplify traditional close-embrace salon dancing in their teaching yet perform with drama!!! This handsome couple exudes virility and sophistication ( you wont believe Andreas legs!!!). Gato & Andreas warm and FUN personalities emanate beyond their consummate professional personas. What students have to say: From 2 years ago in Miami, were still raving about the Leaders & Followers technique class!! (this will be Gato & Andreas first instruction in Chicago on Thursday, February 23 in a not-to-be missed special 2 hour format); At Portland TangoFest 2004 challenging but rewarding classes!! (prepare to enjoy WORKing with Gato & Andrea!!!) and re: Giros & Contra-Giros excellent class!! (offered pre-milonga on Monday, February 27) Gato & Andrea began dancing their refined and distinguished "Tango Salsn" together in 1998. Highly regarded in Buenos Aires, a growing worldwide reputation not only for their elegance, technique and musicality, but also for their caminar a tierra, has made them become true representatives of the typical tango porteqo. As tango teachers, Gato & Andrea have developed a method based on their techniques of posture, balance, axes, weight changes, rhythm and the especially important tango walk, making emphasis on interpretation of the music and encouraging students to express their own feelings while dancing. Buenos Aires residents, Gato & Andrea have made numerous Tango Tours both nationally and internationally, as well as an infinite number of performances in their native show clubs, restaurants, tango bars and milongas "porteqas" such as Bar Sur, El Caballito Blanco, Palacio San Miguel, Sociedad Italiana de Lanzs, Cafi Homero Manzi, El Club del Golf, El Club Torcuato Tasso, El Parakultural, La Pulperma, Tma Lola, Salsn Canning, La Nacional, among others. Gato & Andrea have taught and shown their style in Argentina, Brazil, the U.S., Central America, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Learn more about and view other photos (especially in the sociales folio check out their pals in BsAs) of Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti at http://www.gatotango.com! Schedule of Classes & Workshops (Please pre-register by email to [email protected].) WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for classes/workshops is located after the schedule, but please note ALL 9 classes/workshops are $180 - with advance payment!!!) Additional discounts available for attendees traveling more than 60 miles. Most but not all of the WCT, Inc. classes & workshops with Gato & Andrea are at American Tango Institute (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago). Please be careful to note exceptions such as the pre-milonga classes on Friday, February 24 at The Latvian Community Center and Monday, February 27 at Corosh. NOTE: Classes/workshops with <10 attendees may be cancelled bring your friends!! For more information, contact Phoebe J. Grant at 733-260-2595 or 312-342-4335(VM) or [email protected] (allow 24 hours for response to email at this address; for immediate response, email [email protected]). Thursday, February 23: 8:0010:00 pm - 2 hour Special Class Elevate your tango techniques Leaders will work with Gato on body posture, body attitude, changes of weight, balance, changes of rhythm, "abanicos", double time exercises while Followers with Andrea will explore exercises on posture, balance, changes of weight, waist rotation, walking, ochos and turns; then, well see how we walk together ; $30pp w/o or $25pp with pre-payment (All Levels) at ATI (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago) Friday, February 24: 7:458:45 pm (Class before milonga Nuestro Tango) Social Salon Tango with Style - topics will include navigating the crowded floor, avoiding being stymied in a stall, dancing around the inevitable hot shots; $15pp (All Levels) Featured Appearance at milonga Nuestro Tango 9 p 1+ a at The Latvian Community Center (4156 N. Elston at Hamlin, Chicago) - Entrance to milonga $12; Class price is $15; Very Special Pricing from WCT, Inc. - $25 for both class & milonga!!! Showcase around 11:30 pm 1.5 hour Workshops - $30 per class without pre-paid registration at ATI (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago); see WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy below for pre-paid and multiple workshop pricing. Saturday, February 25: 1:002:30 pm Giros, Barridas, Entradas & Arastras (All Levels but youll be challenged!) 3:004:30 pm Giros in Salidas, Sacadas with Tiempo (Intermediate) 5:006:30 pm Double Giros, Voleos & Adornos (Intermediate/Advanced) Sunday, February 26: 1:002:30 pm Ganchos for Leaders & Followers (Intermediate) 3:004:30 pm Planeos & Enroseques (Intermediate/Advanced) 5:006:30 pm Combining Sequences Improvise! (Advanced) 6:308:00 pm All Levels PRACTICA (Guided Review as interest warrants included in workshop fee) Monday, February 27: 7:158:45 pm (Class before Monday milonga)Giros and Contra-Giros; $10pp includes milonga but please pre-register to assist gender balance (All Levels) at Corosh (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago); then stay and enjoy dancing to a mix of traditional and alternative music at WCT, Inc.s Milonga Rubia y del Morocho until midnight ($10 cover fee for milonga included with pre-milonga class price) Please note: 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 Gato & Andrea reserve the right to change any class/workshop title or level or to cancel without adequate attendance. Other Possible Appearances please note there are separate cover fees to milongas (most milongas begin at 9 p and continue until at least midnight with weekend dancing continuing into the next morning Phoebe has all the details): Wednesdays, February 22 & March 1 - Welcome then say farewell to Gato & Andrea at milonga Motivo at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago) Thursday, February 23 - After the class, stay for a milonga at American Tango Institute (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago) Saturday, February 25 - After classes at ATI, join us at Recuerdo Club milonga (6137 Northwest Highway, Chicago) Sunday, February 26 - After classes at ATI, join us at milonga Motivo at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago) Monday, February 27 - After All Levels class, stay for WCT, Inc.s Milonga Rubia y del Morocho at Corosh ( 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago) Tuesday, February 28 let your feet choose from among 3 Chicago-area milongas: Sweet Elixir at ATI (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago); ATI at Palwaukee Best Western Inn (1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling); and, Entre Amigos at Images (3908 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WindyCityTango, Inc. Class/Workshop Registration Form WindyCityTango, Inc. presents Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti - Feb. 22 Mar. 2, 2006 Name _____________________________________ Please Indicate: Lead ___ or Follow ___ Address ___________________________________ City & Zip ________________________________ Preferred Phone ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________ Classes/Workshops you will attend - Please pre-register to assist us in gender balance goal; detailed discount pricing information provided below but $180 for all 9 ONLY with pre-payment includes a Practica on Sunday after the workshops!! WCT, Inc. and our sponsored instructor(s) strongly recommend respect for the level designated for each class/workshop. NOTE: all milongas are priced separately Thursday, February 23 - 2 hour SPECIAL Class: $25pp with pre-paid registration ($30pp w/o) ___ 8:0010:00 pm Elevate your tango techniques (All Levels) at ATI (325 N. Hoyne at Carroll, Chicago) Friday, February 24 pre-milonga Class: 7:308:45 pm Social Salon Tango with Style (All Levels) before milonga Nuestro at The Latvian Community Center (4156 N. Elston at Hamlin, Chicago) (separate admission of $12 to milonga; special WCT, Inc. pricing of $25 for both class and milonga) ___ Class only $15pp ___ Class & Milonga $25pp (ONLY w/ pre-paid registration) 1.5 hour Workshops - $30 per class without pre-paid registration; detailed discount pricing information provided below but $140 for all 6 includes a Practica on Sunday after the workshops!! Saturday, February 25: ___ 1:002:30 pm Giros, Barridas, Entradas & Arastras (All Levels but youll be challenged!) ___ 3:004:30 pm Giros in Salidas, Sacadas with Tiempo (Intermediate) ___ 5:006:30 pm Double Giros, Voleos & Adornos (Intermediate/Advanced) Sunday, February 26: ___ 1:002:30 pm Ganchos for Leaders & Followers (Intermediate) ___ 3:004:30 pm Planeos & Enroseques (Intermediate/Advanced) ___ 5:006:30 pm Combining Sequences Improvise! (Advanced) ___ 6:308:00 pm All Levels PRACTICA (Guided Review as interest warrants included in workshop fee) Monday, February 27 pre-milonga Class, ($10 cover fee for milonga included with pre-milonga class price) ___ 7:308:45 pm Giros and Contra-Giros (All Levels) before Milonga Rubia y del Morocho at Corosh (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago) Total enclosed $____________ Check #______ payable to WCT, Inc. Private Lessons ___ (Interested in) Taking Private Lessons Pricing for WCT, Inc. workshops with Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti Feb. 23 Mar. 2, 2006 WCT, Inc.s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-registered & pre-paid workshops: 1st WCT, Inc. workshop = $28; any 2 WCT, Inc. workshops = $55; any 3 WCT, Inc. workshops = $81; any 4 WCT, Inc. workshops = $106; any 5 WCT, Inc. workshops = $130; all 6 if paid incrementally but with pre-registration = $153; all 6 WCT, Inc. workshops = $140 - ONLY with advance payment; all 9 classes & workshops = $180 - ONLY with advance payment To pre-register, contact Phoebe at 733-260-2595 or 312-342-4335(VM) or [email protected] (allow 24 hours for response to email at this address; for immediate response, email [email protected]) and then bring this form and payment with you to your first class/workshop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Private lessons with Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti - Wed., Feb. 22 thru Thurs., Mar. 2, 2006 WCT, Inc. offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons with Gato & Andrea with a paid workshop; NOTE - Thurs. , Fri. & Mon. classes are not eligible for this discount. Pricing for private lessons with either Gato or Andrea per hour: s For a SOLO individual - 1st hour is $90, 2nd and 3rd hours are $80 each, 4th thru 6th hours are $70 each s 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 s 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 s The following amount must be added per hour per person (or per L/F duo) to have both Gato and Andrea 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 s These rates do not include the cost of studio space if necessary; free space probably is available at Phoebes home (2800 N / 3600 W) s Privacy time or transportation time to your location will be billed at hourly rate s Furthermore a minimum of 24-hour advance and confirmed notification to either Phoebe J. Grant or Gato & Andrea for cancellation of a private lesson is required or you will be billed for the instructors time. To schedule private lessons with Gato & Andrea, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (773) 260-2595 or [email protected]. Watch for details on upcoming 2006 WCT, Inc. Events, including: 0 Mariposas Re-Opening on Friday, March 3, 2006 with special guests. 0 Various tours such as NJ TangoExtravaganza (March 3-6) and C.I.T.A. in BsAs (March 12-19) and many more 0 American Tango Institute and WindyCityTango, Inc.s INTERNATIONAL TANGO FEST in Chicago August 24-27, 2006 0 Plus much more to make 2006 a fabulous tango year! Hugo Gato Valdez & Andrea Montis premier visit to Chicago from February 22 thru March 2, 2006 is A WindyCityTango, Inc. Event 2006
