Celebrate Tango Week, NYC July 19th-25th 10th NYC SUMMER TANGO & FILM FESTIVAL and..
4th USA TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP ³A fun competition for serious dancers² July 22nd & 23rd, 2010 New York City Official Judges are the renowned artists: NELSON AVILA, JORGE TORRES & JUNIOR CERVILA Master of Ceremonies: Sid Grant Championship coordinator: Evelyn Meier 3 Categories: NEW!! 1. AMATEUR Salon: Entry open only to non-professionals. 1st Place Prizes: TROPHY, Medal & entry to Open Salon Free! 2nd & 3rd Place-Medals, 4th & 5th place-Ribbons. Entry fee only $20 (till June 22nd) This is perfect for dancers who love tango, but don't want to be performers. We would urge all of you to enter this competition for the sheer joy of participating with your fellow Milongueros, in a low-stress, fun event! 2. OPEN Salon: Entry open to professionals and amateurs : 1st Place Prizes: $500 guaranteed, Trophy, Medal, 2nd & 3rd Place-Medals, 4th & 5th place-Ribbons. Entry fee only $75 (till June 22nd) this makes it perfect for dancers of different levels and experience and even teachers and students to dance together. Both Salon Categories: Judges will be evaluating the following 6 element: 1) musicality 2) circulation around the floor 3) walking style 4) consistency of the close embrace 5) harmony & connection between the couple 6) dress & presentation 3. STAGE: Entry open to professionals and amateurs. 1st Place Prizes: CA$H, Trophy, Medal, 2nd & 3rd Place-Medals, 4th & 5th place-Ribbons. Entry fee only $75 (till June 22nd) If you love performance tango, secretly dream of being a professional or dancing on a Stage, this category could be for you. Judges will be evaluating the following 4 elements: 1) Choreographic effects, posture, techniques, composition (creation or recreation), Use of the stage space, Body and space alignment. 2) Couple synchronicity & Musical accuracy (relaxation, music-dancer-style) 3) Interpretation, Preservation of tango essence 4) Costumes and make-up. Held at Gold sponsor: Stepping Out Studios, 37 W 26 St. 9fl. NYC Thursday July 22nd DJ Carlos Quiroga 9:00-10:30pm - Amateur Championship and Open Salon & Stage Qualifying rounds 10:30pm Milonga (social dancing) Friday July 23rd DJ Ilene Marder 9:00-10:30pm Open Salon & Stage Finals 10:30pm - NYC Honors Nelson Avila's 60th yr in Tango Milonga (social dancing) For complete rules and entry form http://celebratetango.com/festival/mainchamp.html Contestants must be 18 years and older and legally in the USA. Entries are open until July 20th or each categories capacity is reached. Entry fees after June 22nd: Amateur Salon Entry $40, Open Salon & Stage each $100, both $150 Reserved front row seats for advanced ticket holders Championship Entries and tickets: Online with credit card or Paypal: http://celebratetango.com/festival/register.html By Mail: send registration form & check or money order payable to: Celebrate Tango, 220 E 26 St #6L, NY NY 10010, USA. In person: from Gayatri or Championship Coordinator: Evelyn Meier 212 989 1977 Gold sponsor: Stepping Out Studios.com Silver Sponsor: LearnArgentineTango.com Looking forward to Celebrating Tango with you Gayatri Martin 212 725 1078 24/7 Www.celebratetango.com
