Take Your Tango to the Next Level!!!
The Third New Jersey Tango Extravaganza
March 2-4, 2007
North Maple Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ
Early Bird Registration is Now Open!!!!
The Study Program of Uniquely Designed Classes, developed by our Master
Couples, is complete and on the Web!
We Invite You to Review the Class Schedule
Web Site: http://www.tangoextravaganza.com/
Email: [email protected]
CLASS CONTENT
Friday_
MEGA MASTERS CLASS!!! - Open to Intermediate and Advance students (only
through packages)
This class will be taught by all four of our Master Couples!
*Carolina Zokalski y Diego Di Falco *(C&D)
*Miriam Larici y Hugo Patyn *(M&H)
*Fernanda Ghi y Guillermo Merlo *(F&G)
*Sandra Bootz y Gabriel Ortega (S&G)*
(Check Out their Bios Below)
INTERMEDIATE 1
*Saturday*
S&G - Change of Directions
F&G - Combining Elements on the Line of Dance
M&H - Technique for the Pivot (Don't Break your Knees!)
C&D - Milonga
*Sunday*
F&G - Technique for Boleo
C&D - Isolation and Sacadas
M&H - Vals: Giro in 3
S&G - Barridas
*INTERMEDIATE 2*
*Saturday*
C&D - TAN-GO: Coordination and Exercises with Music. Choreography
S&G - Giros and Musicality
F&G - Milonga with Amagues
M&H - The Tango Wish: Light Followers and Strong Leaders
*Sunday*
S&G - Planeos
F&G - Technique for Ganchos
C&D - Vals
M&H - Syncopation on Several Figures
*ADVANCED** We Really mean it!!**
*Saturday*
C&D - Horizontal Circular Motion
M&H - Differences between social and stage tango energies
F&G - Dancing to the rhythm of the Milonga
C&D - Complex Combinations to Vals rhythm
*Sunday*
F&G - Convert a step into a Leap (Jump)
C&D - Back Paradas
M&H - Introduction to Tricks
F&G - Sacadas, sacadas and more sacadas.
*SPECIALTY*
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*Saturday**
F&G - Poses and How to Find Them
M&H - Rhythm of the 40's
C&D - Navigation Tips (Dancing on a Crowded Floor)
S&G - Scenic Figures***
*FUNDAMENTALS - (For All Levels)_**_
**Sunday**
C&D - Basic Elements
M&H - Cross and Parallel Styles
S&G - Rhythm and Balance
F&G - Basic Turns*
*Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco*
*New Jersey Tango Extravaganzas Co-Producers and Artistic Directors
Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco,* have achieved a place of
prominence as one of the most critically acclaimed couples in the world
of Argentine Tango. After more than 7 years of experience as
professional dancers, they joined the cast of the original Broadway
production of FOREVER TANGO in 1995. At the age of 20 they became the
youngest tango dancers in the history of American Musical Theater.
Their personal efforts contributed to the shows Broadway triumph in June
1997 and maintained this competitive position for over fourteen months.
The couple was nominated for a Tony Award for "Best Choreography*" and
the artistic image of Diego Di Falco became the symbol of Forever Tango
on Broadway. His image was showcased on all the major billboards,
reviews and promotional materials.
*Public Broadcastings well know production of **/TANGO MAGIC/* showcased
this couple as principle choreographers and featured dancers*.* This
programs unique look at Argentine Tango also featured Pablo Ziegler and
the Quintet for New Tango along with several of the top tango couples in
the world. They also perform a version of the show at Carnegie Hall in
2000, and brought it with rave reviews to the Umbria Jazz Festival in
Orvieto, Italy in 2001.
Carolina and Diego have been promoting, performing and teaching tango
throughout the world in over fifty cities. They are part of a todays
artistic community that has brought about the amazing */renaissance of
tango/*. Carolina and Diego are one of the very few tango couples who
can produce, direct, perform, choreograph and teach comfortably anywhere
in the world at all levels.
For over 5 years they have organized and directed one of the top tours
in tango; The Buenos Aires Tango Experience. This unique event combines
a skillfully constructed seminar along with tourist activities in Buenos
Aires. They have taken the same skillful professional approach in
organizing a successful tango festival in the United States, The New
Jersey Tango Extravaganza.
In 2001, they produced their second instructional video series called
titled *One Step Further*. This series has sold over 5000 copies to date.
Diego started dancing at the age of four. This naturally gifted man was
guided from a very early age by the great Tango Masters: Antonio Todaro,
Pupi Castello, Miguel Balmaceda, Pepito Avellandeda and Juan Carlos
Copes. Under their tutelage, and with his unique creativity,
sensitivity, and tremendous dedication, Diego has become world famous as
a master dancer, choreographer, and instructor of tango.
Carolina has a background in Spanish dance and Argentine Folklore. As a
young girl, she received a scholarship from Juan Carlos Copes to perform
with other young artists. She was also featured with Robert Duval in The
National Geographic Society documentary TANGO! In 1991 she was invited
to join the National Folkloric Ballet of Argentina and her tango career
started soon after she met Diego in 1990. Carolina's artistry, elegance
and grace has earned her international fame as a performer and
instructor of the tango
With more than 18 years of professional experience this talented couple,
continue to earn international acclaim for their elegant, and
technically demanding performances, as well as their wide-ranging
program of tango instruction.
/Diego and Carolina transform feelings into movements . . ./
/ /The search without end . . .//
/ /With a unique and authentic style, this young couple elevates TANGO
to an art form of infinite expression.//
*Miriam Larici and Hugo Patyn** *
Miriam Larici and Hugo Patyn's partnership has exploded the tango world,
and is now united in the very soul of tango. They created their "World
Tour" in 2001, and became know as the worlds most famous tango couple.
Audiences just love them, and together they received raved reviews in
Atlantic City for their performances in "Mambo Madness" in the summer of
2001. Hugo and Miriam joined Mario and Daniel Celario in the production
of "Laugh and Tango" from 2001 through 2003. In Las Vegas 2002 they
created the choreography for the show "Follies Berger" at the Tropicana.
In 2003 they were invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los
Angles Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ms Miriam Larici was introduced to the world of dance at the ago of five
and has trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Flamenco, Acrobatic and
Tango. Ms Larici, began her international reputation as an extraordinary
performer, instructor and choreographer. Her premiere performance
included tours with several tango companies in Japan. In Argentina she
danced roles in the Broadway shows "42nd Street", and the famous musical
"Me and My Girl", where she was received by audiences with standing
ovations. Ms Larici's first Hollywood movie was the "Mambo Kings". She
continued to delight viewers on numerous Argentinean, Mexico, England,
Canada, US, and Japanese TV programs. Famous as the image of the show
"Forever Tango", Miriam mesmerized viewers and critics with her artistic
elegance. Her truest aspiration took her on a tour of the worlds most
distinguished theaters. She was invited to perform for a performing
series with the Boston Pops Orchestra, nationally broadcasted by PBS. It
was at that performance, the acclaimed dancer Leslie Caron stated "...if
I had to choose among tango dancers in the world, these two would be my
option." Miriam attained one of her childhood dreams when she danced at
the "Colon Theater" , in Buenos Aires, in "Forever Tango". This was the
first and only performance in that country. She became a "Broadway Star"
after performing two years at the Marquis and Walter Kerr Theaters on
Broadway.
Ms Larici is an exquisite dancer illuminating stages around the world.
Her contributions as a brilliant dancer to the performing arts are
unprecedented.
Hugo Patyn was born in Campana, Buenos Aires. His passion for dance
started when he was only four years old. He trained in Argentine
folklore dances, modern dance, partners’ technique, Flamenco, social and
stage tango. At a very young age he showed his ability by being awarded
the best distinctions in: the Argentina National Contes "Hugo Del
Carril" and "National Festive of Cosquin". Mr. Patyn was invited to
perform in the highly acclaimed Tango Shows of Buenos Aires:
"Michelangelo", and "Tango Mundo". By his perseverance of setting the
highest of goals for his artistry, he performed with the most famous
tango orchestras: The Soloist of D'Arienzo, Sexteto Tango, Buenos Aires
Tango Orchestras of Garello and Garcia, Noberto Ramos Sexteto, Ensemble
Hyperion and Quinteto Osvaldo Requena. Through these performances he
captured audience's hearts and created magical fantasies for their
pleasure. Mr. Patyn was chosen to appear in the Carlos Saura's Oscar
nominated film "Tango" in 1993. His earliest dream was to perform on
Broadway which became true in 1998. In that year he was requested to
join the "Forever Tango" cast of dancers in New York City. He toured
extensively in Japan, Korea, Portugal, Ital, Mexico and major cities in
the United States and Canada.
Mr. Patyn is reviewed as visionary to audiences around the world. His
technical studies in theater, aided him in writing his own highly
successful production; "Tal Como Es... Tango". This production was
performed in Buenos Aires in 1999, 2000, and 2001 under his total
direction. It is through his artistic choreography, costuming, make-up
and directorship that he leave his audience spellbound.
*Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo M**erlo*
Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo are verifiably one of the most
prominent couples in the world of Argentine Tango. They are renowned for
their style, interpretation, choreography, command of the stage and
clear teaching technique. They have a unique quality to convey to their
audience and their students the scope of tango emotions from intense
passion to the comic.
The level of their talent and enormous creativity is evident in the
productions which they conceived, produced, choreographed and starred
in: 2000 - Tango Dreams, the show, 2003 - Adam & Eve, 2004 Malena (a
fusion of Tango and Flamenco).
Fernanda & Guillermo opened these shows in theaters in Miami, Fl;
Orlando, Israel, Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA' and Tokyo, Japan.
Their Longest run was in Tokyo, where they sold out the theater every
night for six weeks. in 2002, eight weeks in 2003 and 2004. In
recognition of their superb artistry, they were invited to perform in
concert with the New Mexico Symphony and the Long Beach Symphony
orchestras in 2003.
Individually or as a couple, the dynamic talent and achievements of
Fernanda and Guillermo are the result of many years of study,
preparation and dedication. Although already studying to have a career
in classical ballet and modern dance, Fernanda began dancing Tango at
the tender age of 13. Soon her passion for Argentine Tango superseded
her other professionals goals. On the stage dancing Argentine Folklorico
and modern dance, Guillermo was only 12 when he encountered Tango. Not
destined to meet for another ten years, Fernanda and Guillermo already
had in command an intense need and desire to dance Tango
Featured dancers in the PBS special "Tango Magic", Orpheus Orchestra and
Pablo Ziegler, a Sony Production. First Place in the Worlds Argentine
Tango Championships, Miami, 1999. Tony Award, Best Choreography "Forever
Tango" 1997,1998.
In 2000, Fernanda & Guillermo made six volumes of Instructional videos
that are consistently in demand. Available the video of the show "Tango
Dreams" when it played in Los Angeles.
Procurer, Rules and Syllabus Coordinators for the International Tango
Competition, WCARTER. The mission is to promote and set forth a high
standard of dance. To encourage the promotion of the Argentine Tango as
an art form.
Since 1998, each year Fernanda & Guillermo perform and teach in over
thirty cities in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. They reside in the
United States
*
Sandra Bootz and Gabriel Ortega*
Sandra Bootz and Gabriel Ortega have studied with well-known dancers
Carlos Rivarola, Antonio Todaro, and Mingo Pugliese. Together, they have
performed at the most prestigious tango houses in Argentina, including
"El Querandí" and "La Ventana", as well as at the largest theatres in
Buenos Aires such as Teatro Colon and Teatro Cervantes.
In August 1996 they entered the famous Broadway show "Forever Tango"
touring the USA and Canada for 18 months.
Recently they have formed the new and exciting dance company
"Corporacion Tango". We welcome this elegant couple to their first U.S.
Festival.
Between 1990 and 1996, they were members of the famous Ballet Folklorico
Nacional de Argentina, and in 1992, they were part of the El Sexteto
Mayor and La Orquesta de Berlingieri troupes that toured Spain,
Portugal, and Bulgaria. Later, they traveled to Columbia, Brazil, and
Chile for special appearances on television. Recently, the couple
appeared in the Alan Parker film, Evita.
In 1996 they participated in Alan Parker' film "Evita" while also
performing regularly at the Bauen Hotel with Oscar D’Auria' Orchestra in
the "Afro Tango" show.
They are part of the National Foklorical Ballet original cast,
performing arround the country and Colon theatre in Buenos Aires.
