Upcoming event in Boston, April 24-26 (forwarding message from TangoAffair)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TangoAffair is pleased to announce that Argentine Tango Masters ***MARIA OLIVERA AND GUSTAVO BENZECRY SABA of Buenos Aires*** are back to Boston for a show and weekend of workshops, April 24-26. Summary: -------------- 1) About Maria and Gustavo 2) 'Vida Mia', Friday, April 24 - program and prices 3) Schedule and prices for the weekend workshops (April 25 and 26) 4) Locations 5) Links for videos of Maria and Gustavo 1) ABOUT MARIA AND GUSTAVO Maria and Gustavo belong to the very best contemporary Argentine Tango dancers. They have been performing in the most famous tango salons of Buenos Aires. Regular teachers at the prestigious Salón Canning, they also work for the renowned "Escuela de Tango Beba Bidart" and for the "Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso". Their invigorating musicality while maintaining clear lines and superb technique made them equally sought after performers and teachers abroad, and they have been touring several times Europe, Canada and the US. Their workshops in Boston last year were completely sold out, and the feed back that we obtained from the participants was extremely favourable. As a dancer, Gustavo stands out for his creativity, his elegance and his capacity of doing any movement in close embrace. The hallmark of Maria's dancing are her fast and creative feet, which she uses to decorate her dance in a personal, both playful and elegant way. Maria holds Bachelor of Political Science of the Universidad de Buenos Aires. Gustavo obtained Bachelor of Journalism from the Escuela Argentina de Periodismo, Buenos Aires. Journalist and the graphic designer of the tango magazine „Diostango‰ Gustavo also authored the book „La Pista Del Abrazo ˆ Técnicas y Metáforas entre el Tango y la Vida‰, translated by Maria into its english version „Embracing Tango‰. This unique book about Tango de Salon deals with all the concepts related to this style, as well as with the codes of behoviour at milongas, working out strategies and suggestions pertaining to dance invitation and acceptance. Furthermore, Gustavo is the author of "TangoDanza Glossary - Key to Tango Argentino dance terms", which describes more than 300 terms related to tango, with the prologue by Juan Carlos Copes and Carlos Gavito, and epilogue by Miguel Angel Zotto. For his work as a dancer, teacher and writer Gustavo has been awarded „Sábados milongueros‰ and „Pa´que bailen los muchachos‰, an honor degree recognized by several government agencies. 2) 'VIDA MIA', FRIDAY, APRIL 24 8pm - 9pm - Special pre-milonga all-level-class with Maria and Gustavo 9pm - 12am - Milonga with performance by Maria and Guatavo, DJ Simonida Prices for that Friday evening only: Class $12, Milonga $12, both $18; Students $3 off 3) SCHEDULE AND PRICES FOR THE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS (April 25 and 26) Saturday Workshops ------------------------------ 12noon - 1:30pm / Followers' technique: Adornments 1:30 - 3pm / Tango Salón: A luxurious way of walking 3 - 4:30pm / Tango Salón: Colgadas in close embrace 4:30 - 6pm / Vals Surviving more than two turns Sunday Workshops ----------------------------- 12noon - 1:30pm / Leaders' technique: Body isolation, language and creativity 1:30 - 3pm / A Little fantasía: Voleos and ganchos - when and where to use them 3 - 4:30pm / Milonga traspié Heat up your feet 4:30 - 6pm / Milonga traspié, but with a little more traspié Prices for the weekend workshops -------------------------------------------------- Advanced by April 22: any 1/$20, 2/$40, 3/$55, 4/$70, 5/$85, 6/$100, 7/$115, 8/$125 Please make checks payable to Simonida and send them to the following address: Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic, 9 Union Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Prices at the door: any 1/$25, 2/$45, 3/$65, 4/$85, 5/$105, 6/$120, 7/$135, 8/$150 Students: at all times $15 or $80 for all workshops 4) LOCATION FOR THE EVENTS Please note that there are two venues: Vida Mia, Friday, April 24 ------------------------------------- Church of our Saviour, 21 Marathon Street in Arlington This is the space where 'Vida Mia' always takes place. It is easily accessible by car (right of Mass Ave.) or by public transportation (bus 77 goes from Harvard Sq along Mass Ave.). If you come by car there is plenty of parking available on the street. For detailed directions and map please see: http://www.tangoaffair.com/vidamia.htm Weekend workshops, April 25 and 26 ------------------------------------------------------ Dance Union, 16 Bow Street (Union Sq.), Somerville This is the space where BTS has most of its events. For detailed directions and map please follow the links at: http://www.tangoaffair.com/gustavo.htm 5) LINKS TO THE VIDEOS OF MARIA AND GUSTAVO http://mariaygustavotango.blogspot.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BzmGg2bxQc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlGBdzSD6Bk Best, Simonida www.TangoAffair.com 617-497-5568
