Dear Tangueros and Tangueras, We are proud to kick-off 2009 with a fabulous weekend with famed Argentine dancer and teacher, Horacio Godoy and his talented partner Cecilia Garcia.
Having inherited the tango tradition from the great Argentine masters and a family that includes his sister - the famed Mora Godoy - he is recognized both in Argentina and worldwide as having been instrumental in the resurrection of this sensual dance. He has also contributed greatly to the renewed popularity of the Villa Urquiza style. Horacio and Cecilia travel extensively in Europe so it is a special treat for us to have them conduct workshops in Chicago. Don't miss a rare opportunity to take lessons from these maestros of musicality and milonga. Horacio is the founder and director the renowned tango school La Viruta in Buenos Aires. He and Cecilia are also leading instructors at the academy along with 5 other teaching couples. La Viruta hosts one of the most popular milongas in Buenos Aires and if it happens to be your lucky night, you will catch Horacio as the DJ. We are also honored to have him DJ the Saturday night milonga. With a well respected music background as a graduate of the National Institute of Arts in Buenos Aires, Cecilia has over the years built a stellar reputation as a choreographer, performer and a member of the faculty at La Viruta. Here is a link to the infamous La Viruta: http://www.lavirutatango.com/english_version/index.html And here is a clip of Horacio and Cecilia: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x532p4_horacio-godoy-cecilia-garcia-milong_creation Horacio and Cecilia will conduct intensive workshops for intermediate and advanced level dancers in a progressive manner. We will accept registration in advance, as there is limited space. All activities will be held at the new ARTango studio. Here are details of the weekend activities: Location: ARTango studio Suite 103 4011 North Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60613 Workshop titles and schedule for the entire weekend: Friday, 30 January 2009: Tango Salon, Villa Urquiza style: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Milonga: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Performance by Horacio and Cecilia) DJ: Burak "El Turco" Ozkosem Saturday, 31 January: Leaders and followers techniques: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Rhythm and musicality in milonga part I: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Rhythm and musicality in milonga part II: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM All-Night Milonga: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM DJ: Horacio Godoy Sunday, 1 February: Styles of Tango – Salon and Milonguero: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dynamic movements with body weight: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Volcadas: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Prices: Entire weekend package consists of seven classes of 90 minutes each and two milongas on Friday and Saturday. The package price is $220. One day package includes three classes of 90 minutes each and one milonga on either Friday or Saturday. The one day package price is $120. Individual workshop price is $35, the price of Friday night milonga is $15 and Saturday night milonga is $20. Please send an email to tangoeclectique@gmail dot com if you are interested in reserving a spot. We also need advance payment to guarantee the spot. You can register online at http://www.regonline.com/godoy For accommodations, you can call either of the two following hotels: - DoubleTree Hotel Chicago North Shore, telephone number is 847-679-7000. - Days Inn at Lincoln Park. The telephone number is 888-576-3297. Regards, Tango Éclectique Event Architects http://www.chicagotangoweek. com http://www.tangoeclectique.com
