The Berkeley Tango Studio is Pleased to Present
Mariana Dragone
Argentine Tango Classes Oct. 10-18, 20
Mariana returns to one of her favorite areas, the SF Bay area. Mariana
is one of the most popular, loved and respected teachers visiting our tango
community, having taught here many times in the past including twice at
Nora's Tango Week and twice at the Neo- Tango Festival in Sacramento. She
has also taught at many festivals worldwide, currently partnering with
Chicho Frumboli. Mariana is at the forefront of the new generation of
female tango dancers, giving stunning improvisational performances,
integrating both traditional and Nuevo tango movements. She is
precise and demanding in her teaching, emphasizing the fundamentals, with
attention to dissociation, posture, musicality and the fluid gentle lead.
Schedule:
Tuesday Oct 10
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Beginners Special Series of 3 classes: Fundamentals for Beginners
1st in a series of 3 classes geared for beginners or for those who wish to
review fundamentals.
The Berkeley Tango Studio, space limited, pre-registration required. Single
class $15, all three for special price of $40. Call Stella 510-655-3585 or
email [email protected] to register.
8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
1st in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women.
Berkeley Tango Studio, pre-registration required. $25/ class or all 3 for
$65. Contact Stella to register.
Wednesday Oct 11
10:30 p.m. Demo with Homer at the Cellspace Milonga, 2030 Bryant St., SF
Thursday Oct 12
6:30-7:45 p.m. Fundamentals for Beginners
2nd in a series of 3 classes for beginners. (see above)
8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
2nd in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women. (see above)
Friday Oct 13
8:30-10 p.m. All levels class before the practica, $20 includes class and
practica Hosted by Julian and Claudia, ODC Dance Center, 351 Shotwell
between 17th and 18th, SF.
Saturday Oct 14 Intermediate classes
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave, Oakland
1-2:15 p.m. Open and close embrace, and the transitions
between them.
2:30-3:45 p.m. Technique of soltadas and variations in the
embrace.
4-5p.m. Chacarera: this is a really fun traditional
folk dance often done during the break at
many milongas in Buenos Aires. It is easy to learn. This class is
open to all levels.
$25/ class for either of the 1st two classes with prepayment by October 12.
$30 if drop in at the door. Chacarera class free for students of previous
two classes or $10 if taken alone. Email Stella at [email protected] to
register.
Sunday Oct 15 Advanced classes
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave, Oakland
1:30-3 p.m. Boleos and rebotes (linear and circular)
3:30-5 p.m. Colgadas
$30/class or both for $55 with pre-payment by October 14. $34/class if
drop-in at the door. Please contact Stella to pre-register.
*****Special Event. 8 p.m. "Dancing in Buenos Aires - Questions and
Answers" If you have ever traveled to BA please come and share some of your
insider experiences. If you are planning a trip and would like tips on
where to dance, teachers, shopping, restaurants, hotels or apt. rentals,
come with your questions. Mariana and her friend Nina, who lived in BA for
6 years will be there to field questions. Bring some snacks and afterwards
we will have eating and dancing down in the tango studio. FREE. Everyone
welcome. RSVP to Stella.
Monday Oct 16
7:30-8:15 p.m. Milonga (beginner-intermed)
8:30-9:45 p.m. Milonga with traspie and syncopation
(intermed-adv)
The Berkeley Tango Studio. $25/class. Both for $45. Pre-registration
required as space is limited. Contact Stella 510-655-3585 or email
[email protected].
Tuesday Oct 17
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Beginners Special Series of 3 classes: Fundamentals for Beginners
3rd in a series of 3 classes geared for beginners or for those who wish to
review fundamentals.
8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
3rd in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women. (see above)
***Privates with Mariana available $95/hour + $10/hr studio rental. Series
of privates with Mariana 4 hrs for $360 (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.
For information about Mariana's privates and classes in this area from
September 26-Oct 9 please contact Angela via email: [email protected] or
phone: 415.786.1764.
