JAIMES FRIEDGEN is considered by many to be one of the top dancers and teachers in the U.S. With extensive training as a gymnast and a background in a variety of performing arts, including theater, music, and many forms of dance, Jaimes came upon tango at the age of fifteen. He has since learned from and worked with many of the most respected figures in the tango world and remains unclassifiable, transcendent of style and category. He is well respected by his peers for his creativity, musicality and deep insight into the inner workings of the dance. He is also a dynamic performer, inspiring dancers everywhere through his rare combination of fluidity, subtle elegance, and fierce animalistic intensity. Check out his website at www.the8thstyle.com.
We introduced Jaimes here last year as our inspiration for restarting our own studies in open-embrace tango. Although he is only 26, he brings a depth of personal and professional experience that belies his age. He is truly a remarkable tanguero. Workshops will focus on the nuances of leading and following, as opposed to recognizing a step. For women of ALL levels, this is an especially important distinction to focus on during the weekend. MILONGA PICANTE Saturday, Nov. 11 9:30pm - 1:30am Church of the Redeemer $10 Saturday, Nov. 11 Wilkins School & Community Center ----------------------------------------------------- Noon-12:30 pm. Registration & Warm-up. 12:30-2:00 pm. 1. Musicality (All levels). Exploring tango through different musical elements. (Previously announced as 2 separate Musicality classes). 2:15-3:45 pm. 2. Common Sense Transitioning (Intermediate). Changing from close to open embrace and back again. 4:00-5:30 pm. 3. Classic Variations on the Turn (Intermediate). Class #2 Common Sense Transitioning is a highly suggested pre-requisite. Sunday, Nov. 12 Church of the Redeemer ---------------------------------------- 1:00-1:30 pm. Registration & Warm-up. 1:30-3:00 pm. 4. Changes of Direction with Sacadas (Advanced) 3:30-5:00 pm. 5. Boleos with Sacadas (Advanced). 1 class...$25 2 classes...$45 3 classes...$65 4 classes...$80 5 classes...$95 10% discount for travelers 10% discount per workshop guest for hosts Locations ========= Wilkins School & Community Center --------------------------------- 7604 Charleston Avenue. WSCC is located off Exit 7 (Edgewood/Swissvale) of I-376. Travel towards Edgewood on S. Braddock Avenue. Turn left onto Sanders Avenue. Turn left onto Milton Avenue (1 block). Church of the Redeemer ---------------------- 5700 Forbes Avenue http://www.redeemerpittsburgh.org/red_directions.htm For questions or housing info, email [email protected] or call 412-521-1476. PATangoS - Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society Our Mission: To make Argentine Tango Pittsburgh's most popular social dance. http://www.pitt.edu/~mcph/PATangoWeb.htm ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5.8GHz Phone System with Packet8 Internet Phone Service http://www.getpacket8.net/yahoo2
