Forwarding this for Tango Affair, Boston --------------------------------------------------
September 25-27, 2009: TangoAffair is pleased to announce show and workshops with Argentine Tango Masters and 'Forever Tango' Stars ***Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas of Buenos Aires*** This is the first time that Oscar and Georgina will be in Boston. While also excellent show dancers, Oscar and Georgina focus in their teaching on material that is most useful for social dancing. By minimizing the steps they focus on the more challenging elements of technique that bring the dancing of their students all together to a higher level. Oscar’s ebullient and warm personality, remarkable and unceasing passion for tango and genial manners make studies with him most enjoyable and inspiring. Georgina is famous for her unique cat-like, sexy way of moving, the secrets of which she is always ready to share with her students. Summary: -------------- 1) About Oscar and Georgina 2) 'Vida Mia', Friday, September 25 - program and prices 3) Schedule and prices for the weekend workshops (September 26 and 27) 4) Locations 5) Links for videos of Oscar and Georgina 1) ABOUT OSCAR AND GEORGINA Together since 2006, Oscar and Georgina are one of the most exciting, sensual and passionate couples in Argentine tango today. Their style embodies all the elegance, grace and romance we associate with tango. They are special guest artists at the Esquina Carlos Gardel, home of the most prestigious tango show in Buenos Aires. Radiating connection to each other and to the music, they create these unforgettable moments for which we love tango. In their teaching Oscar and Georgina focus on the quality of the movement, its magnetic density and elasticity, as well as on the connection between partners and ability of expressing the 'mood' of different tango orchestras. Together they have created a series of instructional DVDs (Romantic Tango, Rhythmic Tango, and Oscar and Georgina's Tango Secrets I and II). Currently they are on an eight-month-long teaching and performing tour in the US. Oscar Mandagaran starred on Broadway in 'Forever Tango' and toured with the show for seven years. He danced with the 'Forever Tango' cast in the show 'Malambo', in the Carlos Saura's film 'Tango', and has performed in major cities all over the world. One of the most hailed teachers internationally, Oscar is particularly beloved for his exuberant personality and his ability to teach passion and emotion of Tango, imparting secrets that help each student discover his/her own unique quality as a dancer. Georgina Vargas began dancing tango professionally at the age 19. In addition to Tango she obtained training in ballet, neo-classical and contemporary dance, as well as dance pedagogy. She founded the Company Con Sabor a Tango which toured Europe, Japan and Asia. She has performed in major Tango shows in Argentina, Italy and Japan and has taught around the world. In 2001 she produced Noches Argentinas in Tokyo, Japan, for which she received special recognition by the Argentine Embassy in honor of her spectacular performance and her role in presenting Tango to the world. Georgina is an accomplished tango singer and in 2006 she recorded her first CD, Por Aquellos Tangos. 2) 'VIDA MIA', FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8pm - 9pm - Class 9pm - 12am - Milonga with performance by Oscar and Georgina, DJ Simonida Prices for that Friday evening only: Class $12, Milonga $12, both $18; Students $5 off 3) SCHEDULE AND PRICES FOR THE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS (September 26 and 27) Saturday Workshops ------------------------------- 12noon - 1:15pm / FEELING TANGO - all levels 1:30 - 2:45pm / 'QUEBRADAS'-FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE - all levels 3 - 4:15pm / ROMANTIC TANGO - intermediate & up Sunday Workshops ----------------------------- 12noon - 1:15pm / DENSITY and ELASTICITY - all levels 1:30 - 2:45pm / RHYTHMIC TANGO - intermediate & up 3 - 4:15pm / GIROS & ENROSQUES MILONGUEROS - intermediate & up Prices for the weekend workshops -------------------------------------------------- Advance by September 23: any one/$ 25, any 2/$ 45, any 3/$ 65, all 6/$115 Please make checks payable to Simonida and send them to the following address: Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic, 9 Union Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Prices at the door: any 1/$ 30, any 2/$ 55, any 3/$ 75, all 6/$ 130 Students: $15 at all times 4) LOCATION FOR THE EVENTS Please note that there are two venues: Vida Mia, Friday, September 25 ---------------------------------------------- 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, September 26 and 27 --------------------------------------------------------------- Dance Union, 16 Bow Street (Union Sq.), Somerville This is the space where the Boston Tango Society has most of its events. For detailed directions and map please follow the links at: http://www.tangoaffair.com/OscarGeorgina%20workshops.htm 5) LINKS TO THE VIDEOS OF OSCAR AND GEORGINA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIXiHxz4fkA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjr3LVk2f1A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnC8miMVHlw&feature=related Best, Simonida www.TangoAffair.com 617-497-5568
