The Berkeley Tango Studio Presents Classes in Argentine Tango
"Classico and Nuevo" with
Mariana Dragone (May 16-23) & Jaimes Friedgen (May 19-22)
Mariana is well known and beloved in our tango community, having taught here
many times in the past including Nora's Tango Week twice. She has also
taught at the Portland Tango Festival and at festivals in Buenos Aires.
Mariana is at the forefront of the new generation of female tango dancers.
She has partnered in the past with "El Indio," the late Hernan Obispo,
Fabrizio Forti, and most recently with Chicho Frumboli at the Sacramento Neo
Tango Festival.
Jaimes Friedgen has recently returned from teaching in Australia, New
Zealand and Asia. He has extensive experience in tango, theatre and other
forms of dance and is a popular teacher and performer. He has taught in
festivals throughout the U.S. He is particularly known for his musicality,
creativity and "fierce animalistic intensity."
Schedule
Wednesday, May 17
7:30-9 p.m. Guest teacher for the beginner series (this will be the 5th
class in a series of 6) at the Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd., $15/ single
class, $75 for series. Call Stella 510-655-3585 to register.
10:30 p.m. Demo at Cellspace Milonga: Mariana and Homer Ladas, 2050
Bryant, SF.
Thursday, May 18 Mariana teaching beginning and intermediate
classes7-8:45 p.m. prior to the Mariposa Argentine tango milonga at the
Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa, SF. Milonga hosted by Christy Cote and Victor
Meneses.
Mariana and James Friedgen teaching together until the 22nd:
Friday, May 19 8-9 p.m. All levels class prior to Monte Cristo
milonga Demo afterwards. 136 Missouri, SF. Milonga hosted by Gary and
Nirmala.
Saturday, May 20 200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA.
Intermediate classes:
1-2:15 p.m. Musicality- the 3 essential elements
2:30-3:45 p.m. Improving the Quality of Movement in turns,
changes of direction and ochos
4-5:15 p.m. Creation - 4 tools to expand your vocabularity
$25/ class or all three for $65 with pre-payment by May 15th. $28/ class or
$75 for all three drop in at the door. Email Stella at [email protected] to
register.
8-9 p.m. A Deeper Look at the Embrace in Walking and in Ochos, all levels
class prior to Golden Gate milonga, 1 Yacht Club Rd, SF. Milonga hosted by
Glenn Corteza and Julian Ramil. Demo later with Jaimes.
12 midnight Demo at Metro Milonga with live music by Trio Garufa. 300 de
Haro, SF. Milonga hosted by Andrea and Homer.
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more classes)
Mariana Dragone and Jaimes Friedgen
Teaching Argentine Tango
Sunday, May 21 (Renaissance Ballroom, 285 Ellis St, SF)
Advanced classes:
3-4:15 p.m. Musicality - the 4th element
4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Wild and crazy combinations using colgadas,
volcadas, boleos and
ganchos (James' specialty)
6-7:15 p.m. Milonga with rhythmic accents
$25/ class or all three for $65 with pre-payment by May 15th. $28/ class or
$75 for all three drop in at the door. Email Stella at [email protected] to
register.
Monday, May 22
The BEAT, 2560 9th St., Berkeley
8:15-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced class in Musicality and Beautiful and
Unusual Adornments
$10 for class and practica
Privates with Mariana available $95/hour + $10/hr studio rental. Series of
privates with Mariana 4 hrs for $320 (includes rental fee). Please call
Stella at 510-655-3585 to schedule. Checks should be sent to 30 the Uplands,
Berkeley 94705.
For complete information about tango at the Berkeley Tango Studio check out
the website stellatango.com.
