FEBRUARY 1--4, 2008 IN CHICAGO Tango Elixir Workshops with Nina Tatarowicz of Chicago & David Sasha Tonn of NYC. For the beginning dancer to the tango master, enjoy expanding your tango vocabulary to include these new & elegant movements danced in milongas all around the world.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1 NINA & DAVID PERFORM AND GUEST INSTRUCT AT THE CHICAGO TANGO OPEN HOUSE 7--9PM & GRAND OPENING OF "PRACTICA MELANGE" 9PM-12AM AT ATI: The American Tango Institute (ATI): 325 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60612 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 PART I: ALL LEVELS at ATI : The American Tango Institute (ATI): 325 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60612 1-- 2:30pm Expressive & Musical Volcadas The Volcada is actually one of the most comfortable & elegant moves in tango vocabulary. Focus on musicality, simple combinations & new technique gives the beginner a good foundation + enhances possibilities for the advanced dancer's ability to improvise. Concepts will be applied to PART II of the Workshop. 2:30 -- 3pm: GUIDED PRACTICA Practice the concepts you just learned and have Nina & David on hand to help. PART II: INT/ADV at ATI : The American Tango Institute (ATI): 325 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60612 3 -- 4:30pm Advanced Combinations with Volcadas, Rebotes & Leg Wraps Fine-tune the energy channel established in PART I of the Workshop allowing for the most amazing combinations of tango elements. Explore varieties in close & open embrace to express yourself to the music. Emphasis on elasticity & release. 4:30 -- 5pm: GUIDED PRACTICA Practice the concepts with Nina & David on hand. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3 ALL LEVELS at Cafe Duvall: Cafe Duvall: 2257 W. 23rd Place (corner Oakley Ave.) Chicago, IL 1-- 2:30pm Hanging out with Ganchos Exploring the Gancho (hook) as a sensual wrapping move: perfect for the milonga since it stays in your spot! Advanced technique adds in a slight "colgada." 2:30--3pm GUIDED PRACTICA 3--5pm: "Opposites Attract" PRACTICA continues at Cafe Duvall led by Nina & David: only $3 for those attending the workshop! Superbowl kickoff to follow at 5pm. *PRE-REGISTER by Thursday January 31st: [email protected] or 312-730-8873 Use pay pal to pay by credit card at www.tangoelixir.com ! ALL 3 WORKSHOPS: $60 (save $15) 2 WORKHOPS: $45 (save $10) 1 WORKSHOP: $25 (save $5) [DropIn: $75 for 3, $55 for 2, $30 for 1 Workshop ] Private lessons with Nina & David available by appointment Friday February 1 -- Monday February 4 MORE INFO AT WWW.TANGOELIXIR.COM / [email protected] / 312-730-8873
