Woodstock Tango 2nd Anniversary Celebration! Saturday, February 25th
OMAR VEGA Tango & Milonga Master Register Now- A FEW WORKSHOP SLOTS LEFT!! One of the strongest creative forces in the resurgence of tango over the past 15 years, Omar Vega will conduct two afternoon classes for dancers of all levels, at Woodstock Tango starting at 3pm. The milonga starts at 9p, with a Basics class at 8p taught by Gayatri Martin. The first class is for all levels - individual attention for beginning and experienced dancers; the second class is for intermediate level dancers. Omar is a highly creative, charismatic and generous teacher, whose precision and musicality is an inspiration for students all over the world. Afternoon Workshops and Evening Milonga: 3p-4:30p: Tango & Milonga Essentials - All Levels: Concentration on musicality and correct footwork-the foundation of traspie, the small, rhythmic syncopated steps that are the hallmark of the dance and which make milonga so much fun...! Also, traspie that works for both tango and milonga. 4:45-6:15p: Intermediate Workshop - Milonga con Traspie, Omar's Way - Omar is recognized as one of the world's leading maestro's of traspie. Emphasis on rhythmic moves for the crowded dance floor, smooth, fluid turns, connection, musicality. 8p-9p: Intro to Tango Class with Gayatri Martin. 9p- Milonga! (includes Buffet & Wine, Demo, Door Prizes) DJ Ilene playing the classics, plus salsa & nuevo break. REGISTRATION: (per person) $30 per workshop, at the door. $25 per workshop in advance. 2 workshops @ $55, w/milonga -$60 per person 1 workshop w/milonga In advance- $35. 1 workshop w/milonga At door - $40. Milonga Only - $15 Members- $20 per workshop per person. 2 workshops @ $ 40, w/milonga - $45 1 workshop w/milonga - $30 Milonga Only - $10 Reservations: Call Ilene - 845 246-1122 or write to [email protected]. Overnight lodging available with local tangueros on a first-come, first served basis. Workshops and milonga held at the beautiful & spacious MOUNTAIN VIEW STUDIO on Mountain View Avenue, in the heart of the Woodstock NY arts colony in the Hudson Valley Catskills, two easy hours from NYC, less than one hour from Poughkeepsie or Albany. Bus transportation to Woodstock via Adirondack Trailways. For Directions & Info: www.WoodstockTango.com. Omar Vega is known as an exemplary salon dancer who creates all of his unique and innovative ideas on the social dance floor, remaining "true" to the essence of social dance. He appeared in the seminal tango film "The Tango Lesson", dancing with director Sally Potter; his many instructional videos are in demand worldwide. He is one of the new generation of dancers, but his style reflects that of the classic milongueros of Buenos Aires. Omar considers his tango to be based in natural, sensual movement. He is internationally renowned for his extremely rhythmic style of dancing. He personifies the style, spirit, and essence of tango as practiced in the dance halls of Buenos Aires and is a master of improvisation, especially appreciated for his musical interpretation. Woodstock Tango hosts weekly classes, monthly milongas and special workshops featuring outstanding dancer/teachers from NYC and Buenos Aires. Founded in January 2004 by Ilene Marder, a media relations consultant and ardent tango dancer, the first Woodstock Tango events - Argentine Tango milongas plus live Salsa nights - began in February 2004 at The Catamount Cafi, outside Woodstock. The events attracted dancers from all over the region, including Albany, the Hudson Vallley, the Berkshires, New Jersey and the NYC metro area. A 'tango outpost' in the country was born! The first series of workshops was held March through June 2004, taught by Dario Da Silva, Jackie Wong, Daniel Trenner, Junior Cervila, Angel Garcia Clemente & Rosa Collantes. In the summer of 2004, we moved events into the village of Woodstock, with a second series of workshops taught by Junior Cervila, Carlos De Chey, Ruben 'Milonga' Terbalca, Pulpo y Luiza and Dario Da Silva. In September 2004, we began hosting weekly classes at the Mountain View Studio in the heart of the arts colony. In 2005, guest artists included Nelson Avila, Junior Cervila, Luiza y Pulpo, Ruben 'Milonga' Terbalca, Mariela Franganillo, Chan Park (Tango Zen) Omar Vega, Judy y Jon, Carlos De Chey, Angel Garcia Clemente & Rosa Collantes. Woodstock Tango is dedicated to growing a vibrant tango community and in two years has developed an extraordinarily, warm and vibrant group known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere! Monthly milongas and guest workshops are held on the last Saturday of each month. Ongoing classes are held every Thursday night in Woodstock, taught by the superb young dancer Dario Da Silva. www.WoodstockTango.com. ~30~*/ /*
