Master Instructors returning to Chicago from International Chicago Tango Fest
2009
Elizabeth Olivera & Mariano Gauna will guest instruct before Tango Reaction
milonga at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna on Wed., Oct. 14 and Fri., Oct. 16 this
week. They specialize in spectacular movements for stage as well as expert
techniques for salon dancing
“Pre-milonga” Classes - All Levels:
C4: Wed., Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00p) “Embellishments for men and women” at Barba
Yianni (4761 N Lincoln Ave) = $20 for class & milonga; $10 milonga only
C5: Fri., Oct. 14 (8:30-9:30 p) "Musicality without breaking embrace” at
Barba Yianni (4761 N Lincoln Ave) = $20 for class & milonga; $10 milonga only
Barba Yianni Greek Taverna & Restaurant features Fun Music, Fantastic Folks,
and Delicious Food!
Class: Wednesday - 8:00-9:00 p; Friday - 8:30-9:30 p
Milonga: Wednesday - 9:00 p - 12:00 midnight; Friday - 9:30 p - 12:30 a +?????
Barba Yianni Greek Restaurant
4761 N Lincoln Ave at Western & Lawrence
Chicago, Il 60625
Also, Elizabeth & Mariano will be teaching:
C6: Mon., Oct. 19 (7:30-8:30 p) “Technique of the movements” at ATI (325 N
Hoyne at Carroll)
Followed by Practilonga XX (9:30-midnight)
Workshops – Intermediate to Advanced: $25 ea at door; $20 in advance
Sat., Oct. 17 at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave)
W1: (12:00-1:30 p) “Rotation in the Movements”
W2: (1:45-3:15 p) “Synchronization of leaders & followers”
Sun., Oct. 18 atRitz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave)
W3: (1:00-2:30 p) “Giros and ganchos”
W4: (2:45-4:15 p) “Cross caminatas on double time”
Elizabeth & Mariano are available for private lessons through October 20 -
Contact Phoebe for rates and to schedule
To receive additional information about this – including individual pricing
andopportunity for other (e.g., travel) discounts – email
[email protected] or call / text Phoebe J Grant at
312-60TANGO(312-608-2646)
Elizabeth Olivera has been dancing and teaching tango since 2000 in her
hometown of Buenos Aires and around the world. She has danced in numerous shows
and exhibitions in Argentina, including "Madero Tango" in Puerto Madero, "Bar
Sur" in San Telmo, "Taconeando" and "La Ventana" at the famous Casa de Tango.
Elizabeth is the founding partner, artistic director and choreographer of the
E.O.P. Tango Company, based in Buenos Aires. She is also the co-director and
instructor of the Argentine tango school, 2 Para el Tango, at which some of the
best known dancers and teachers in tango hold classes. For four years she
served as an assistant teacher at the International Tango Congress (CITA) in
Buenos Aires. From the many great Argentinean teachers with whom she has
formally studied, Elizabeth has developed a teaching style that focuses on
creating an understanding of the aesthetics, body dynamics and discipline
that support the dancing of Tango.
Mariano Gauna began his career in dance as a child, studying Argentine folk
dance, modern dance, and specially tango. Since 1996, he has performed with
several dance companies and danced in the most popular tango houses and shows
in Buenos Aires. Mariano also has toured with several tango shows in Europe,
Asia and Latin America. His tango dancing style emphasizes in a strong
technique, a firm and clear embrace, elegance and sensuality, without losing
the essence of the expression of the Tango.
