(...Continued from Part 1 previous message) **** G&G Argentine Tango Festival FAQ **** As promised, below please find a list of questions and answers - to assist us all in setting expectations as we prepare for and anticipate the weekend of classes.
------------- Q: "Do I need a partner?" A: NO! We will manage rotation among those who don't have partners. Our Dance of the Heart staff will be rotating with you to provide role-balance and to enhance the experience for those rotating among partners. ------------- Q: My friend and I are two women who want to visit from the San Francisco area for the weekend. Neither of us feel comfortable leading. Are there still spaces available for us? A: YES, ladies AND gentlemen, please feel free to register! There is plenty of room for all whether you are joining us with or without a partner. ------------- Q: My partner and I are more or less beginners, but this workshop series sounds like a great opportunity to interact with these acclaimed maestros. We would very much appreciate the opportunity to at least observe these workshops...is this possible? A: For us, studying tango is not a spectator sport we want our paying students to feel free to explore their edges without being the subjects of observation. Therefore, we encourage you and your partner to sign up for the workshops, but plan to remain with each other, NOT joining the rotation. We have no doubt youll get a lot out of the experience, even if your current level may mean you wont master as much of the material as others with more experience. In our first workshop with Gustavo in 1999, we ourselves were beginner tango dancers, willing to confront the challenges arising from our limited experience in order to immerse ourselves in this world-class, dynamic tango training opportunity. ------------- Q: I have been unable to find a partner, and I dont want to be paired in the rotation with someone at a beginner level, which would be a waste of my time and money. Can you assure me that there will not be beginners in the rotation, or that Ill be able to dance with someone on your staff instead? A: Unfortunately, at this price we of course cannot guarantee the level of your partners. Because many people register 'at the door,' its difficult to predict who actually shows up for a given workshop. We advertise the classes for intermediate through advanced students to do our best to attract appropriate skill-levels for every given class. You are always welcome to register on G&G's "Searching for Partners" list or review the existing list for possibilities by logging onto their website (see below and be sure to scroll all the way down to find the list): http://www.gustavoygiselle.com/english/21_G&G_ATF_may_2010.htm ------------- Q: The problems with classes like this, no matter how great the teachers, is that we work on things in class, and in a few days everybody forgets everything and goes back to their previous level. Whats the point? A: We know what you mean! We felt like that for a long time! Thats why weve been working for years to find ways of remedying that problem. For those who attend the Festival workshops, our Boulder Avalon Monday classes and practicas and our Denver Mercury Friday classes are very useful for reviewing the gems you'll learn this weekend. Also, our staff meets regularly to review this material among ourselves, so we'll be in a better position to review your memories of class with YOU. This is one of the tremendous advantages of having a common frame of reference for learning tango. ------------- Please check Gustavo & Giselle's and/or Dance of the Heart websites for registration details, where you'll also find discount pricing options and information about travel to and from Boulder for out-of-town dancers. We also accept registrations at the door for each individual class. Please check on-line for the latest information. Gustavo & Giselle: http://gustavoygiselle.com Dance of the Heart: http://danceoftheheart.com All events held at Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe , Boulder, CO Friday, April 30 12:30pm Registration & Warm-up 12:45pm 1. The Sacadita w/G&G 2:30pm 2. Boleos Man & Woman w/A&F 4:15pm 3. Turns w/A&F Saturday, May 1 12:30pm Registration & Warm-up 12:45pm 4. The Volcadita w/G&G 2:30pm 5. Full Technique Man & Woman w/A&F 4:15pm 6. Musicality in Tango w/A&F 8:30pm GRAN MILONGA featuring G&G/A&F performances @ 11pm Sunday, May 2 12:30pm Registration & Warm-up 12:45pm 7. The Colgadita w/G&G 2:30pm 8. Ganchos Man & Woman w/A&F 4:15pm 9. Improvisation & Des-structuration w/A&F See you this weekend! Deb & Brian Dance of the Heart 303-938-0716 "Building a Better World, One Tango at a Time"
