Jorge Torres will be visiting the San Francisco Bay Area briefly to deliver an all new educational program entitled "Illusion & Magic" (San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento and Monterey) Dates: September 10th - 15th, 2009
Jorge Torres is a true Master of his craft. Some say it takes a lifetime to be a Master. Jorge has achieved this major feat within a mere thirty-nine years of dancing. Jorge Torres joined "Forever Tango" in 1995, where he has held the position of Troupe Dance Captain & Principal Dancer for the last nine years. He is currently the Artistic Director for the American Tango Institute, in Chicago, Illinois, and his time is divided between teaching in New York and performing in "Forever Tango" worldwide. “Illusion and Magic” Series – Studying the art of creating illusions ➢ Illusions on the floor ➢ Illusions on the fly ➢ Illusions of effortlessness ➢ Illusions of the Frame ➢ Illusions using Energy Jorge will teach the fluid techniques that deceive the eye of the observer including: parada, barrida, sacada, boleo, gancho, enganche and more. Join us: Create an illusion of force that is not really there… (Some classes are designated for more advanced dancers, please select wisely.) Solo: $30 one workshop, $55 both workshops same day Buddy Program: New Partner Registration – Save $’s and register with a partner $55 one workshop, $100 both workshops same day (must register as partners) Registration online at: http://jorgetorres.tangofantastico.com No internet access? Please call Sue at (650) 766-4400 to register Free Milongas and Practilongas available for registered Workshop Participants: Thursday, September 10 San Francisco (Verdi Club) 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Pre-Milonga class 8:00-9:00pm Topic: What the Eye Sees > Focus: The Parada Class & Milonga $15 (no registration required) Friday, September 11 All Saints Episcopal Church 555 Waverley, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Workshop 6:00-7:30pm Topic: Deceiving Appearances > Focus: Illusions on the Floor (Parada, Barrida, Sacada) Workshop 7:30-9:00pm Topic: Believe it or Not > Focus: Illusions on the Fly (Boleo, Gancho, Enganche) followed by Milonga 9:00-12:00am, Free for registered participants Saturday, September 12 Tango by the River 128 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Workshop 3:30-5:00pm Topic: Eyes vs. Brain > Focus: Illusions on the Floor (Parada, Barrida, Sacada) Workshop 5:30-7:00pm Topic: Perception > Focus: Illusions on the Fly (Boleo, Gancho, Enganche) followed by Milonga 9:00-12:00am Sunday, September 13 Dance Blvd. 1824 Hillsdale Avenue San Jose, CA 95124 Workshop 3:00-4:30pm Topic: Perception & Reality > Focus: Illusions of the Frame Workshop 5:00-6:30pm Topic: Smoke & Mirrors > Focus: Illusions using Energy followed by Milonga 7:00-10:00pm, Free for registered participants Monday, September 14 La Pista Café 766 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Workshop 7:00-8:30pm Topic: Take No Prisoners > Focus: Creating a variety of illusions (intermediate/advanced) Workshop 8:30-10:00pm Topic: Secrets of a Magician > Focus: Effortlessness, Ease and Simplicity – Real or Illusion? (advanced) followed by Practilonga 10:00-12:00am, Free for registered participants Tuesday, September 15 Shall We Dance 205 17th Street Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Workshop 6:00-7:30pm Topic: Deceiving Appearances > Focus: Illusions on the Floor (Parada, Barrida, Sacada) Workshop 7:30-9:00pm Topic: Believe it or Not > Focus: Illusions on the Fly (Boleo, Gancho, Enganche) followed by Practilonga 9:00-11:00pm, Free for registered participants SEE FULL SCHEDULE, registration, descriptions and details @ http://jorgetorres.tangofantastico.com Private Classes with Jorge are available in San Francisco and Campbell – Request your private class online now – please complete a PRIVATE CLASS REQUEST form at http://jorgetorres.tangofantastico.com Many Thanks to Christy, Adolfo, Elaine, Donna, Sheldon, Tom and Ingrid – Our Hosts Presented by Sue Flanagan Tango Fantástico www.tangofantastico.com (650)766-4400
