Greetings From The Tango House, Beginning March 21st, Carolina Zokalski & Diego Di Falco will spend 6 days in The Mile High City for their first formal teaching tour of our community. We will have milongas, practices, a Tango Clinic (3 hours), performances, drop-in classes and workshops. Take this opportunity to come to one of the strongest and friendliest tango communities in North America. The Ramada Hotel is offering a special rate for this event. Find all details below.
Diego & Carolina are among the world's most recognized and respected professional teaching and performing couples of Argentine Tango. When they joined the cast of Forever Tango, they became the youngest ever tango dancers in American Musical Theater, and were nominated for a Tony Award for "best choreography". They were featured in the PBS production of "Tango Magic" and brought a version of that program to Carnegie Hall. With more than 18 years of professional experience, this talented couple continues to earn international acclaim for their elegant, and technically demanding performances, as well as their wide-ranging program of tango instruction for all skill levels. They are also two very delightful and unassuming people. Please read more about this amazing couple at http://www.carolinaydiego.com/resume.htm. The Ramada Hotel (2601 Zuni Street) is offering a special rate for this event of $51/single, $61/double in the outside building, and $61/single, $71/double in the main building. DO NOT call the 800 number. You must call the Ramada directly at 303-433-6677 and be sure to mention The Tango House to receive this rate. The Ramada is just 5 minutes from The Tango House. The rate includes full breakfast in their restaurant, free parking, and shuttle service to the downtown area, which includes The Tango House, The Mercury Cafi and The Turnverein. If you have any questions please contact the Ramada directly. - Weekend Workshops, 3/25 & 26, The Tango House. Saturday, 3/25, Light refreshments provided. 1:15pm, Check in & warm up. 1:30-3pm, Technique 1: Carolina and Diego's fundamentals, Adv/Beg - Adv. (Proper use of upper body, cross and parallel positions, frame positioning, energy) 3:30-5pm, Elegant Combinations for Social Dancing, Int.-Adv. Sunday, 3/26, Light refreshments provided. 12:45pm, Check in & warm up. 1-2:15pm, Technique 2, Exercises to improve connection with your partner at all times, isolation of the upper and lower body (ochos, technique for turns). 2:30-3:45pm, Turns and changes of direction (paradas and rock steps), Int.-Adv. 4-5:15pm, Milonga, Int.-Adv. - Drop-in Classes, 3/21 & 3/24, The Turnverein and The Mercury Cafe Tuesday, 3/21: Tango Colorado Practica at The Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson, 7pm - 10:30pm. Carolina & Diego will conduct the Fundamentals Lesson from 7 - 8pm. Here is another excellent opportunity get the foundation on Argentine Tango according to Carolina & Diego. This information will help prepare us to make the most the week's workshops. Friday, 3/24, The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California, Carolina & Diego will teach both pre-milonga classes at The Mercury (7 & 8pm). Here again is another way to get to know this wonderful couple. These classes are always well attended, lots of fun, and another way to get to know the Denver tango community. Diego & Carolina will also do a brief, informal exhibition during the Mercury milonga. - Tango Clinic, 3/22, The Tango House Wednesday, 3/22, 7:30-10:30pm, ALL LEVELS. A range of choices for social tango will be offered at regular intervals throughout the practica. The masters will be available to offer tips on the material presented, or an element that is giving you trouble. Light refreshments provided. - Semi-Private Advanced Workshop, 3/23, The Tango House Thursday, 3/23, 7:30 - 9:30. ADVANCED This is for couples only, limited to 8 couples. The most challenging figures will be taught, appropriate for the highest level of attendants. You will be free but not required to change partners. If the material proves too challenging you will be advised to remain with your partner while you work it out. Light refreshments provided. - Milongas, 3/24 and 3/25 3/35, 8:30pm - 1am, The Tango House 2nd Anniversary Milonga Formal performance by Diego Di Falco & Carolina Zokalski 3/24, 9:30pm - 2am, The Mercury Cafi Friday Milonga Improvised demo by Carolina & Diego - Pricing & Registration Through March 10th, the Sat. and Sun. workshops is $20 each, or $90 for all five. After Friday, March 10th, each workshop is $35 or $150 for all five. Pre-registration required. The Tango Clinic on 3/22 is $25 before 3/10, $35 after 3/10. Pre-registration required. The Semi-Private workshop on 3/23 is $45/person. Pre-registration required. Registration is limited to 8 couples only. Please register as a couple and make one payment. The drop-in classes on Tuesday and Friday are pay at the door only. 3/21, TC Practica Fundamental Class, $8/TC members, $10/non-members. 3/24, The Mercury Classes at 7pm and 8pm, $5 each. Advanced registration can be made via e-mail in response to this message. Include: Your Name, phone#, leader or follower?, events/classes you wish to attend Then call 303-320-4020 to pay by credit card (Visa & MC). Or send a check to; The Tango House 3617 Osage Street Denver, CO 80211-3059 If you intend to send a check, please do so soon. We will not be able to guarantee your space until payment is received. You can also register with Gaia or myself by CC, check or cash where ever you find us at The Tango House functions, The Mercury Cafe, or the Tango Colorado practica. A limited number of private sessions are available with Diego or Carolina. Again, we are grateful for advanced payment and please reserve your space soon. Evening slot will fill up quickly. Day time slots will be easier to come by. - Locations The Tango House, 3617 Osage Street, Denver, 303-2-320-4020, http://www.thetangohouse.com/ The Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson Street, http://tangocolorado.org/ The Mercury Cafi, 2199 California Street, http://www.mercurycafe.com/ Notes: Newer dancers are too often neglected by visiting master schedules. We want to make these extraordinary professionals available to as many as possible. "Technique 1 & 2" are intended for EVERYONE except first time dancers. This type of training is the most valuable offered by any professional. It is also the most often overlooked by "advanced" dancers. Different masters emphasize different aspects of the tango, and each offers a unique perspective. Unless you have extensive experience with Carolina & Diego's teaching and dancing style, you should consider Technique 1 & 2 prerequisite. The material will progress to challenge the most experienced dancers. Regardless of your experience, you should get comfortable with each segment/element before adding the next. I have tried to answer all questions in this notice, but please don't hesitate to write or call for clarification or for any information not contained herein. With our best, Chas & Gaia The Tango House, 3617 Osage Street, Denver, CO 80211-3059 303-320-4020, http://www.thetangohouse.com/
