Dear Tango Dancers, Register by May 26 for Early Registration discounts! There are further discounts for students. Check out the updated information and schedule below.
Join us for an exciting tango weekend, June 1-3, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio, with guest instructor Robin Thomas (NYC), LIVE Tango Music of Trio Folias (Michigan), and DJs Avik Basu (Ann Arbor) and Robin Thomas (NYC). Meet super-energetic local and visiting dancers! Details can be found at http://www.tangocats.com/workshop_jun07.htm. Early Registration prices (postmarked by May 26): Full Weekend Pass (all workshops, milongas and practicas): $45 (student) / $70 (non-student) Full Workshop Pass (all workshops): $40 (student) / $60 (non-student) Updated Schedule (subject to change): Friday, June 1: 6pm-7:15pm: (All Levels) Musicality Workshop w/ Avik Basu 8pm-?am: Welcome Milonga w/ LIVE Tango Music of Trio Folias & DJ Avik, including Beginner Lesson with Robin Thomas, 8-9pm Saturday, June 2: 1:00-1:30pm: Check-in and warm-up 1:30-3:00pm: (All Levels) Connection and Quality of Movement 3:30-5:00pm: (Beg-Int) Turn, Turn, Turn 5:00-6:00pm: Open Practica 9:00-2:30am: Late Night Milonga (DJ Robin) Sunday, June 3: 1:30-2:00pm: Check-in and warm-up 2:00-3:30pm: (All Levels) Milonga Traspie 4:00-5:30pm: (Intermediate) Fun and Fancy Stuff 6:00-??: Dinner/Farewell Practilonga Registration, locations, and other details are at http://www.tangocats.com. ABOUT ROBIN: A well-known and respected dancer and DJ, Robin's enthusiasm for Argentine tango can be seen most clearly in his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes that it is very important for students to dance simply and musically from the very beginning. Building that strong base of connection and musicality early, Robin believes, will allow even very new beginners to feel comfortable and confident on a crowded dance floor and will also lead to a more comprehensive and fluid understanding of more complicated techniques later on. Robin's teaching style reflects this philosophy, and his students appreciate the humorous but still down-to-earth way he presents the material. Robin's travel schedule is a busy one, reflecting his growing popularity as a teacher and tango DJ. Recently, he has taught in Portland, Denver, Ann Arbor, Washington DC, Seattle, Berlin, Edinburgh, San Diego, Providence, Pittsburgh and at the universities, Yale, Princeton, and Cornell. When he is not traveling, Robin stays busy in his hometown of New York City teaching 3 group classes per week at Empire Dance Studio. On the rare occasion that he is neither teaching or DJing, Robin can always be seen on the dance floor, either working to expand his own understanding of Argentine tango, or simply enjoying the connection he works so hard to share with others. For more information about Robin, see robinthomastango.com. ABOUT Trio Folias: Trio Folias combines Avik Basu, Andrew Bergeron, and Carmen Maret, all with expertise in Argentine tango music performance and Argentine social tango dance instruction. In addition to founding and teaching tango in the Grand Rapids Tango Community, Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron of Folias flute and guitar duo have performed live social tango music throughout the United States for the past four years. They join with Avik Basu who is a key organizer and teacher in the Ann Arbor tango community, which has developed into one of the most vibrant tango scenes in the country. Limited HOUSING with local dancers is available for early registrants. Email: [email protected]. Robin has limited availability for PRIVATE LESSONS, beginning Friday afternoon. Lessons will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email [email protected] to schedule a lesson. Please indicate your day and time preferences. For more details obout the Workshop Weekend, including schedule and registration information, see http://www.tangocats.com/, contact us at [email protected], or email Linda at [email protected]. Columbus Argentine Tango Society (CATS) http://www.tangocats.com [email protected]
