WindyCityTango and 21Tango announce Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin’s 1st visit
to Chicago to teach Classes, Workshops and Private Lessons March 4 thru 10,
2009
ALL 7 Classes & Workshops for $170 with pre-registration (or, if pre-paid by
March 1st, $155) including Monday’s Practonga
Claudio Villagra belongs to a new generation of professional dancers in
Argentina, continuously exhibiting his versatility and virtuosity. He studied
dance at theSchool of Art of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, with teachers
ranging from his grandfather Hector Contrera to Aurelio Juan, Juan Carlos
Copes, Virulazo,
Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellaneda, Gloria y Eduardo, the Dinzels, and N.
Guichanduc.
After beginning his career with major tango shows in Buenos Aires and
touringArgentina with Sabor a Tango and Sexteto Sur, Claudio has appeared on
major stages of the world, including Broadway theaters, the Olympia in
Paris,Luna Park, Astral and Cervantes in Buenos Aires, and the Auditorio
Nacional and
the Teatro Bellas Artes in Mexico. Claudio has toured throughout the U.S.,
Brazil, and Central America with A. Calo’s Tango Review and toured Japan in
Piazzolla by Piazzolla’s Tango 2000. He performed with Nueva Compañía Tangueros
in Italy and Tango Fatal in Chile. As a member of Buenos Aires Tango he
traveled throughout China. In Switzerland, Claudio danced in Tango Metropolis.
He also has worked with renowned orchestras like that of Osvaldo Pugliese,
Mariano Mores, El Arranque and others.
Claudio’s most distinguished partners have been Guillermina Quiroga, Miriam
Larici, Siliva Toscano, Mora Godoy, Leticia Falliacara, Karina Piazza, Cecilia
Narova, Natalia Hills, and today he partners the very delightful Romina Levin -
for years the partner of legendary Miguel 'Angel' Zoto, forming one of the most
prestigious tango dancing partnerships, performing in a wide variety of styles
such as tango salon, fantasia and traditional tango as well as moremodern and
innovative ones.
He has been the featured dancer in such shows as Luis Bravo’s Forever
Tango (in 1997) and Malambo (in 2008) as well as Tango Seduccion and Tanguera.
Claudio directed and choreographed his own show, Latin Tango. Claudio was a
member of the National Ballet of Argentina and a representative of diverse
dance institutions promoting tango throughout world. He has represented the
government of Argentina in diverse events both nationally andinternationally.
Find out more about Claudio and Romina by viewing one ormore clips on YouTube:
Claudio Villagra and Romina Levin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwK8NRMPokE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xrBhsiqY14
Claudio Villagra with Guillermina Quiroga:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=exT1rWixZKA;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo2pQ7pVgIk&feature=related;
http://vodpod.com/watch/1046979-mala-junta-guilermina-quiroga-claudio-villagra;
Romina Levin with Miguel Angel Zotto:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBLXKp-_fg ;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QYqER7z0V0&feature=related; and,
pasiontango.net/...?dancers=Miguel-Angel-Zotto-Romina-Levin.
The schedule of Classes and Workshops with Claudio Villagra and Romina Levin is
being finalized, but this is the outline:
NOTE: “All Levels” does NOT mean “beginners”’ – Claudio and Romina will work
with and challenge every and all dancers!!!
Casual showcase on Thursday, March 5th at Bill Duvall and Nina Tatarowicz's
"Milonga Loca" (location TBA).
Pre- milonga / practonga Classes (Friday and Monday) are $20 ea ($15 w/
pre-registration); NOT including Milonga entry and not eligible for any
discounts, rebates or other special offers. Saturday and Sunday Workshops are
$30 for the first, without pre-registration and pre-payment. Pricing, with
WCT’s incremental discounts, follows list of workshops and classes, but ALL 7
for $170 IF pre-paid ($155 if paid prior to March 1st!!!!) and you can use
PayPal®. Also, those travelling more than 60 miles each way should ask Phoebe
about a ‘gas rebate’ discount.
Friday, March 6 before a milonga ($20 walk-in; $15 with pre-registration; $10
if included in total of pre-paid package):
7:15–8:45 p - a special 1.5 hour Class for All Levels, ”Figures and Sequences
for the Salon”.
Saturday, March 7 at a location to be determined:
1:00–2:30 p for All Levels, ”Colgadas”;
2:45–4:15 p for All Levels, “Milonga: Figures for the Rhythm”; and,
4:30–6:00 p for Intermediate Level, ”Vals: Sequences with the Rhythm”.
Sunday, March 8 at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago):
1:00–2:30 p for All Levels, ”Barridas and Sacadas”;
2:45–4:15 p for Intermediate Plus Level, ”Figures and Sequeces for
Performances” - entrance to this workshop requires pre-approval by Claudio
and/or Romina and/or Phoebe; and,
4:30–6:30 p for All Levels, an abbreviated Opposites Attract Practica ($5 or
free with 1 paid workshop or private lesson with Claudio and Romina).
Monday, March 9 before a unique Opposites Attract practonga at Ritz Tango Cafe
(933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago):
7:30–9:00 p for All Levels, ”Volcadas” ($20 walk-in; $15 with
pre-registration; $10 if included in total of pre-paid package);
followed by Opposites Attract practonga, 9:00–11:30 p; entrance topractonga
$10, but Practonga is free to anyone taking at least one paid workshop
and/or or private lesson with Claudio and Romina, March 4-10, 2009.
Thefine print:
** We strongly recommend respect for the level designated for each class /
workshop.
** It is not required to come with a partner, but it is recommended to
pre-register for all classes / workshops so we can better balance lead vs.
follow. We will encourage rotation of partners, but you are also allowed to
stay with your own partner aslong as you choose.
** Pleaseallow at least 15 minutes before class to check in, register, and warm
up.
** WCT and/or Claudio and Romina reserve the right to change any class/workshop
title or level or to cancel without adequate attendance. Please call Phoebe at
312-60TANGO (312-6082646) if you have any question as to whether or not a class
will be taught asscheduled.
** NOTE: Video taping of classes / workshops permittedONLY with advance
approval of organizers AND visiting instructors.
To pre-register, contact Phoebe at 312-60TANGO (312-6082646) – text msgs
welcome / [email protected] (allow 24 hours for response to email at
this address; for immediate response only, email [email protected])
and bring payment with you to a pre-arranged milonga or, by agreement, to your
first Class or Workshop.Or, you canpay via PayPal®– send payment to
[email protected] – if you don’t have a PayPal acct, call Phoebe.
Pricing for March 4-10, 2009 WCT Classes and Workshops with Claudio Villagra
and Romina Levin:
$$ pre-milonga / practonga classes on Friday and Monday are $15 ea; this
does NOT include Milonga / Practonga entry and these are NOT eligible for any
discounts, rebates or other special offers.
$$ Saturday and Sunday workshops are $30 for the first, without
pre-registration and pre-payment.
WCT’s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-registered and pre-paid Workshops
on Saturday and Sunday afternoons: 1st WCT Workshop = $29; any 2 WCT Workshops
= $58; any 3 WCT Workshops = $86; any 4 WCT Workshops = $113; all 5 WCT
Workshops – if paid incrementally = $140.
$$ All 7 Classes and Workshops with advancepayment after March 1st = $170;
$$ ONLY with advance payment prior to March 1st - both pre-milonga Classes
AND all 5 WCT Workshops = $155. Also, those traveling more than 60 miles each
way should ask Phoebe about a ‘gas rebate’ discount.
For directions or any other information, including pricing on or to schedule
private lessons with Claudio and Romina - available Wed., March 4 to Tues.,
March 10, 2009, contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-60TANGO (312-6082646) – text
msgs welcome / [email protected] (allow 24 hours for response from this
email address) or [email protected]
Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited
312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) cell - text msgs OK
[email protected] (for tango business messages)
[email protected] (for immediate communication)
Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine Tango
