1st Chicago engagement of Raul Cabral September 8-17, 2009 Not since Paulo Araujo have I been so excited about sponsoring an instructor! His teaching is superb. Raul exudes style and elegance, focusing on classic salon tango
Check out Raul’s bio, videos & essays: http://www.raultangocabral.com.ar/ Not only can you check out his career (also at http://www.celebratetango.com/artists/raulcabral.html), view him dancing with a variety of partners (for example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk4aSpFWASs) but also read his thoughtful articles on the art and practice of Argentine tango (such as “The Milonguera Dancer and Her Body” http://www.treasurecoasttango.com/id13.html). A pdf flyer is available at http://tangonoticias.com/tn/ads/071661709-Raul-Cabral-Sept-2009.pdf Tues., Sept. 8 Welcome Raul to Chicago at Milonga Negra (9:00 p-midnight p at The Ritz Tango Café - 933 N Ashland) The themes of instruction will be cumulative over Raul’s week in Chicago All instruction will include common themes of: Equilibrium; Universal capacity to Express and Understand; Synchronizing the Movement; and, Movements relating to each topic “Pre-milonga” Classes - All Levels; $20-$10 each depending on when paid &how many taken: C1: Wed., Sept. 9 (8:00-9:15 p) “Communicating & Receiving Communication”at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Tango Reaction milonga (cover $10 – but FREE to anyone taking the pre-milonga class with Raul at $20) C2:Thurs., Sept. 10(7:30-8:45 p) “Elevating energy in turns and in the cross” followed by Milonga Loca (cover $10; class &milonga for $25 – save $5; watch for location announcement by Nina and Bill) C3: Fri., Sept. 11 (8:30-9:45 p) “BAILE TANGO – Social Milonguero Techniques, Correct utilization of the space” at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Los Besos Milonguita (cover $10; class & milonga for $25 – save $5) C4: Sun., Sept. 13 (8:00-9:15p) “Cadencia- Dancing the rhythm within the music” at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Tango Reaction milonga (cover $10 – but FREE to anyone taking the pre-milonga class with Raul at $20) C5: Mon., Sept. 14 (8:00-9:15 p) “Dancing with pauses – different interpretations of the rhythm” (location to beannounced soon) C6: Tues., Sept. 15 (8:00-9:15p) “Leading accompanied – natural response to the body’s lead” at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave., Chicago) followed by Milonga Negra (cover $10; class & milonga for $25 – save $5) Workshops– Intermediate to Advanced; $30-$24 each depending on when paid & how many taken: Sat., Sept. 12 (location to be announced soon) W1: (12:00-1:30 p) “Embracing with the body, the arms immaterial” W2: (1:45-3:15 p) “The unmistaken messagewithin the movement – The relationship between posture and corporal communication” W3: (3:30-5:00 p) “Traspies in tango, vals and milonga” Sun., Sept. 13 at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave., Chicago) W4: (1:00-2:30 p) “Dancing while rotating within your axis and within the line ofdance” W5: (2:45-4:15 p) “Dancing with pauses – different interpretations of the rhythm” Practica: Raul will provide solutions to personal dancing difficulties P: Sun., Sept. 13 (4:30-6:30 p at The Ritz Tango Café) Opposites Attract Free w paid Workshop or Private Lesson; $15 for all others All 11 Workshops & Classes for only $230 if paid by Sept. 1 (a $275value) – includes Practica Raul will have ample opportunity for private lessons – call Phoebe to schedule Rates: $110 for 1 hour; $100/hour for 2-3hours; $90/hour for 4-6 hours; small group rates available WCT offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons withRaulwith a paid package or workshop (only ONE discount / hour ispermitted).Minimum 24 hour advance notice to Phoebe&/or Raul isrequired to cancel a private lesson – or you pay for the time you reserved. Rates do NOT include cost of studio space if necessary; free space probably is available. Transportation time to your location or for a “privacy window”will be billed at applicable rate. To receive additional information about this event or instructor – including individual pricing and opportunities for other (e.g., travel) discounts – email [email protected] or call/ text Phoebe J Grant at 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) Alsomaking her premier appearance in Chicago: Helen La Vikinga ~ Sept. 20-26 Originatorof “Mano a Mano” milonga in BsAs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnygVSnOAlg&NR=1 A series of evening classes: Mon., Sept. 21; Tues., Sept. 22; Wed., Sept. 23; Thur., Sept. 24 Locations to be announced - contact Phoebe for additional information on these 4 evenings The 8 basic Elementsin Tango for everyone "Overcome nervousness and the lack of control" - The Posture - El Abrazo - The Communication - The Connection - The Musicality - La Caminata - The Marking - The Interpration- Fri., Sept. 25 appearing at Milonga Portena (4146 N Elston Ave) Sept. 26 – 28 Classes in Barrington with Tango Argentina Club Celebrate Helen's Birthday at La Yunta milonga on Sat., Sept. 26 [email protected] or call Marie and Ruben (708) 903-6612
