PATangoS 5th Anniversary Weekend with Robert Hauk ROBERT HAUK is one of the most respected "milonguero" (close embrace) style dancers in the US. This style, developed in the crowded milongas of Buenos Aires, emphasizes the connection between the couple and musicality. Music is at the heart of this style, and Roberts knowledge of the music makes him a popular DJ at major tango festivals across the nation.
Ever the tango philosopher, Robert brings a soulfulness into his dance. Subtlety and the tango trance are hallmarks of his style. His main tango inspiration is Susana Miller of Buenos Aires. Other important influences are Cacho Dante, Nestor Ray, Alicia Pons, and more recently, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa. Robert has also spent significant time in Buenos Aires dancing with the old-style milongueros. His web page is http://home.teleport.com/~robhauk. MILONGA PICANTE =============== Sat., Jan. 13 9:30-1:30am or so DJ Robert Hauk $10 Church of the Redeemer SUNDAY BRUNCH (Noon) ==================== Were meeting at Eat N Park for Sunday Brunch. Join us for coffee, eggs, sticky buns, and fun conversation. Only two blocks from the Sunday workshops. 1816 Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill. Phone: (412) 422-7203. http://www.eatnpark.com/ WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ================= Friday, Jan. 12 (Church of the Redeemer) ---------------------------------------- 7:30-8:00pm. WARMUP & REGISTRATION. 8:00-9:30pm. 1. FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT IN TANGO (All levels). This is an in-depth look at walking in the apilado embrace in both parallel and crossed feet. It is a good starting point for the rest of Roberts classes. 9:30-10:30pm. Practica. Saturday, Jan. 13 (Wilkins School) ---------------------------------- Noon-1:00pm. TANGO EXCHANGE. Open time for folks to exchange steps and practice together. Be prepared to show something you think people might be interested in learning. Bring videos on your own laptop. Led by Trini & Sean. 1:00-1:30pm. WARMUP & REGISTRATION. 1:30-3:00pm. 2. BUILDING TURN COMBINATIONS: PART I (Int). The check step turns (aka changes of front) are fundamental building blocks in the apilado embrace. We will use these to open the door to more complex combinations. 3:30-5:00pm. 3. BUILDING TURN COMBINATIONS: PART II (Int). Using material from the previous class, we will develop movements that can be combined to make more complex right turns. We will explore exits to back ochos, and use of sacadas to tighten the turns. Participants should be at the solid intermediate level or higher. Sunday, Jan. 14 (Church of the Redeemer) ---------------------------------------- 1:00-1:30pm. WARMUP & REGISTRATION. 1:30-3:00pm. 4. DANCING TO ALL THE ORCHESTRAS (Int). We will study the music of different orchestras, developing a feeling for how the orchestras differ, and what is common between them. We will start with a rhythmic approach to the music, and develop another approach involving pauses and open space in the movement. 3:30-5:00pm. 5. MILONGA (Int). This class will develop a core vocabulary for dancing milonga, including traspie. We will focus on the feeling of the music and discover that milonga music isn't as fast as people usually feel it. Participants should already be familiar with milonga with and without traspie. Workshop Cost ============= 1 class $25 2 classes $45 3 classes $65 4 classes $80 5 classes $95 TRAVELERS DISCOUNT: 10% off if traveling 100+ miles Host Discount: 10% off per guest hosted. Credit cards accepted through PayPal. Send PayPal payments to [email protected] Private Lessons =============== Privates with Robert are $60/hour for single or couples. Availability is limited to check soon. Studio rental fee of $15 if necessary. Contact Trini at 412-521-1476 or [email protected] to schedule. Locations ========= WILKINS SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CENTER --------------------------------- 7604 Charleston Ave 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 Ave http://www.redeemerpittsburgh.org/red_directions.htm PATangoS - Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society Our Mission: To make Argentine Tango Pittsburgh's most popular social dance. http://patangos.home.comcast.net/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
