Dear Tango Dancers, Only ONE WEEK left to receive Very Early Registration discounts!
Join us for an exciting tango weekend, April 21-23, 2006, in Columbus, Ohio, with Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt (NYC/Buenos Aires), DJ Ramji V (Ann Arbor) and DJ Vijay N (Ann Arbor): FOUR Workshops and THREE Milongas! Meet super-energetic local dancers and visiting dancers from all over the Midwest! Very Early Registration prices (postmarked by April 1): Workshop Pass (four workshops): $30 (student) / $40 (non-student); Beginner Special (the two All Levels workshops): $15 (student) / $20 (non-student) Schedule (subject to change): Friday, April 21: 9pm-1am: Welcome Milonga (DJ Ramji V) Saturday, April 22: 1:00-1:30pm: Check-in and warm-up 1:30-3:00pm: (All Levels) "Compas, Contra-Tiempos, and Pausas": Musicality and Rhythm in Tango 3:15-4:45pm: (Intermediate) Popular Steps & Combinations From the Milongas of Buenos Aires 4:45-6:00pm: Open Practica 9:00-?am: Late Night Milonga (DJ Vijay N) Sunday, April 23: 1:00-1:30pm: Check-in and warm-up 1:30-3:00pm: (All Levels) Milonga Traspie 3:15-4:45pm: (Intermediate) Vals: The Neverending Turn 4:45-6:00pm: Open Practica 8:00-??: Farewell Practilonga Registration and other details are at http://www.tangocats.com. ABOUT NEY and JENNIFER: Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social tango which is rooted in the traditions of the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza in Buenos Aires. Their style is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, a mix of subtle and intricate steps, precision of movement and an intimate embrace. Their passion and respect for tango, its culture, and its music is clearly evidenced in their emotional dancing, as well as in their teaching. Ney and Jennifer have studied together with such maestros as Javier Rodriguez, Jorge Dispari y Maria del Carmen, Geraldine Rojas, and Julio Balmaceda y Corina de la Rosa. Their school of Tango Argentino, EL ABRAZO (which means The Embrace), is based in New York City at Empire Dance Studio and in their classes together they are dedicated to inspiring students to dance tango with feeling, musicality, cadencia, and connection - the way it is danced in Buenos Aires. The atmosphere in their classes is relaxed, personable and lively, and they place equal emphasis on the lady's role as the man's. Technique and the essence of tango, both fundamental to dancing well, are stressed in whatever step is being shown. Ney and Jennifer have recently taught and performed in Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, as well as extensively all over North America. Limited HOUSING with local dancers is available. Email: [email protected]. Ney and Jennifer will be available for PRIVATE LESSONS on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Lessons will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email [email protected] to schedule a lesson. Please indicate your day and time preferences. For more details obout the Workshop Weekend, including schedule and registration information, see http://www.tangocats.com/, contact us at [email protected], or email Linda at [email protected]. Columbus Argentine Tango Society (CATS) http://www.tangocats.com [email protected]
