Jaimes Friedgen in Pittsburgh Nov. 17-19 North American tango phenomenon JAIMES FRIEDGEN of Seattle hails from a family of dancers and artists. Since early childhood he has been immersed in a world of creative movement. 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 driven to be a full time tango teacher by his love of watching people continually grow and blossom through their exploration of tango. He is also a dynamic performer, inspiring dancers everywhere through his rare combination of fluidity, subtle elegance, and fierce animalistic intensity. His absolute love of tango is undeniable and shines through every movement he makes and every word he utters. Learn more about Jaimes at http://www.the8thstyle.com. MILONGA PICANTE =============== Saturday, Nov. 17 9:30pm-1:30am 3519 Butler St. (Robs Place) $10 Guest DJ Linda Chen of Columbus WORKSHOP SCHEDULE or Drinking from a fire hose with Jaimes Friedgen ================================================ All workshops will be held a the Wilkins School & Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave. (off of S. Braddock). FRIDAY, NOV. 16 7:30-8:00 pm Registration & Warmup 8:00-9:30 pm 1. Intimacy in Close & Open Embrace. Taught by Trini & Sean. 9:30-10:30 pm Practica SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Noon-12:30 pm Registration & Warm-up. 12:30-2:00 pm 2. Opening up with ochos, closing up with pasadas (Experienced beginners and up) 2:15-3:45 pm 3. Essential turn to the right w/ sacadas (Int) 4:00-5:30 pm 4. Essential turn to the left with planeo and barrida (Int) SUNDAY, NOV. 18 1:00-1:30 pm Registration & Warm-up. 1:30-3:00 pm 5. Changes of Direction (Int/Adv) 3:30-5:00 pm 6. Boleos (Adv) WORKSHOP COSTS ============== Friday Class & Practica w/ Sean & Trini $15 Saturday/Sunday with Jaimes 1 class $25 2 classes... $45 3 classes $65 4 classes $80 5 classes $95 10% discount if paid/postmarked by Wed, Nov. 14 10% discount for those traveling 100+ miles 15% discount for travelers paid by Wed. Nov. 14 Privates Lessons ================ Privates with Jaimes is $100/hour (plus $15 room rent, if applicable). To schedule, call Trini at 412-521-1476 or email [email protected] For More Info ============= For more info, contact Trini at 412-521-1476 or email [email protected] PATangoS - Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society Our Mission: To make Argentine Tango Pittsburghs 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
