Hi, Tango Friends! Join us for three days of tango fun -- June 10-12 -- in Minneapolis.
Felipe Martinez (San Fran/Bay Area) and Melanie Klaric (Chicago) are enthusiastic teachers whose affection, passion and respect for Argentine tango comes across clearly on the dance floor and in their teaching. FRIDAY, JUNE 10 FOUR SEASONS STUDIO 9–10 p.m. The Ocho Cortado, All levels. 10–1 p.m. Milonga $8 (with demo); DJ Christopher SATURDAY, JUNE 11 TAPESTRY STUDIO 2:30–3:45 p.m. Swing and Cadence, All levels. 4–5:15 p.m. Energy in motion, Intermediate. SUNDAY, JUNE 12 TAPESTRY STUDIO 1:30–2:45 p.m. Qualities of movement linked to the music, Intermediate. 3–4:15 p.m. Rebounds in lineal vs. circular structures, Intermediate/advanced. EARLY-BIRD PRICES ------------------------------ All workshops (5 classes) $100 Individual classes $25 Full-time college students take 50% off prices. AFTER JUNE 8 + AT-THE-DOOR: package $125; classes $30 each FOR REGISTRATION FORM or MORE INFO: email [email protected] BIOS ------- Felipe Martinez has a very fluid style of dance, moving seamlessly through all ranges of the embrace — at once dynamic, smooth and extremely musical. As a teacher his dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer knowledge of the dance always come across with great clarity. He has an extensive background in other forms of movement and has been influenced by the most respected tango masters and dancers. He is a prominent tango teacher in the San Francisco/Bay Area and shares his passion for tango all over North America and Europe. Melanie Klaric, who teaches in Chicago, began dancing Argentine tango in 2003, but her passion for tango began as a child, having heard the music all her life. Melanie has lived in Argentina, studying intensively with her favorite teachers. She has traveled to festivals all over the United States and Europe, and has taught at the popular Yale Tango Fest. She is an enthusiastic teacher whose affection, passion, and respect for tango are clearly illustrated in her teaching style.
