'El Pulpo' & Luiza arrive in Chicago on Tues., July 24th for a week of Classes, Workshops & Private Lessons
Pre-paid discounts available thru Mon., July 23rd. But, additional WCT discounts or FREE lodging may be available for anyone traveling more than 60 miles to study w/ El Pulpo & Luiza – talk to Phoebe! Find out more about El Pulpo & Luiza at http://www.pulpostango.com.ar, especially under the 'Style' bubble - read interviews w/ each Pulpo & Luiza (in Spanish & English) and what others have said about them at 'por otros'. Or view one or more clips on Ytube: Look for Chicagoans at Pulpo’s Tango Week (Nov. ’06) http://youtube.cm/watch?v=FZk-Kt3NMUI; oh so sensual, dancing to Lonely woman (Tango Lorca) @ La Patriotica (BsAs) http://youtube.com/watch?v=WLgqRT6NGoE; or, just having fun with Tango Rock’n Roll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OplUFeukicY; improvising to live music by Lulu Hung http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l652Am5hX4c; and, natural & playful @ Milonga La Nocturna (San Diego CA) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbNiQOoPj-g.REVISED. Schedule of Classes & Workshops Download the full color flyer, now available by clicking on their banner at www.TangoNoticias.com. ALL 11 for $220 IF pre-paid ($200 if paid prior to July 23rd) – and PayPal® now an option for payment! NOTE: “All Levels” does NOT mean “beginners”’ – El Pulpo & Luiza will work with and challenge every and all dancers!!! Special Pre-Milonga Classes - at evening milonga locations; $15 ea. ($25 for BOTH Sat. evening Classes @ ATI) does NOT include Milonga entry and does NOT qualify for any pricing discounts. ALL 5 pre-milonga Classes are $50 IF paid prior to July 23rd. Wednesday, July 25 - Guest Instructors for Somer & Agape 7:30–9:00 pm - Special 1.5 hour Class; ”Pulpo’s Secrets – exploring dynamic possibilities thru weight shifts, enabling effortless complexities” (All Levels); at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 60625) - full bar & dinner menu featuring Mediterranean cuisine; followed by milonga - $10 cover, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. Thursday, July 26 - Guest Instructors for Nina Tatarowicz 7:30–9:00 pm - Special 1.5 hour Class; ”Suspension – an incredible tool for Navigation and Combinations” (All Levels); at Cafe Duvall (2257 W. 23rd Place, Chicago, 60608) - limited bar & cafe menu featuring American grilled cuisine, BYOB ok; followed by milonga - $5 cover, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am. Friday, July 27 - before milonga Nuestro Tango at The Latvian Community Center (4641 N. Elston @ Hamlin, Chicago, 60618) 7:30–8:45 pm - ”Tango Essentials - pasadas & traps: multiplying the possibilities with improved foot placement” (All Levels); followed by milonga Nuestro Tango (Showcase around 11:30 pm); Entrance to milonga - $15, 9:00 pm – 1:00+ am; light buffet, BYOB. July 27th will be a Special Anniversary milonga Nuestro Tango honoring Juan Pinto on his birthday with guest DJ Somer Surgit! Saturday, July 28 - 2 Classes before milonga De Corazón a Corazón at American Tango Institute (325 N. Hoyne (C-404), Chicago, 60612) - BOTH Saturday evening classes are $25 per person; 7:00–8:15 pm - ”Innovative Salidas: opening your mind and body to innovative beginnings & endless possibilities” (All Levels); 8:30–9:45 pm - ”Possibilities for Leading & Following: adornos within the cross and spiral displacements” (Intermediate); followed by milonga De Corazón a Corazón; Entrance to milonga - $15; 10:00 pm – 2:00 am; light buffet, BYOB. Afternoon Workshops Saturday & Sunday – ALL at Mariposa (1803 W. Byron St., Ste. 214), Chicago, 60613) $30 for 1st Workshop at the door without pre-paid pre-registration (See Pricing information below for pre-paid discount packages such as $150 for ALL 6 if paid prior to July 23rd!!) Saturday, July 28 12:00–1:30 pm - ”Ganchos á la Pulpo: contact to generate movement and movement to generate contact” (All Levels) 1:45–3:15 pm - ”Leg Work I: understanding and exploring possibilities of ganchos, sacadas, barridas …” (Intermediate) 3:30–5:00 pm - ”Contact & Suspension: (further) develop your sensitivity, balance & connection for complex legwork” (Intermediate Plus) Sunday, July 29 1:00–2:30 pm - ”Balance & Walking Techniques for enganches (leg wraps) & ganchos (leg hooks)” (All Levels) 2:45–4:15 pm - ”Leg Work II: combining elements and improvising with enganches, ganchos, sacadas, barridas, etc.” (Intermediate Plus) 4:30–6:00 pm - ”Continuous Ganchos in Giros: creating fluid gancho cadenas (chains)” (Advanced) Entrance to this workshop requires pre-approval by El Pulpo &/or Luiza &/or Phoebe Pricing for WCT Classes & Workshops with ’El Pulpo’ Esbrez & Luiza Paes - July 25 thru 29, 2007 WCT, Inc.’s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-registered & pre-paid workshops: 1st WCT Workshop = $29; any 2 WCT Workshops = $57; any 3 WCT Workshops = $84; any 4 WCT Workshops = $110; any 5 WCT Workshops = $135; all 6 – if paid incrementally = $160; all 6 WCT Workshops = $150 if paid prior to July 23rd; all 5 pre-milonga Classes = $50 if paid prior to July 23rd; ALL 11 Classes & Workshops = $220 ONLY with advance payment if paid AFTER July 23rd; $200 IF paid prior to July 23rd!! To pre-register, contact Phoebe at 312-60TANGO (312-6082646) or 773-260-2595 VM / [email protected] (now accessible 24/7) A WindyCityTango, Unlimited Event 2007 Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine Tango
