Oscar Casas & Ana Miguel arrive in Chicago this Thursday, August 25th. Oscar and Ana will be giving special technique workshops on August 27 & 28 at Dance Connection for all level dancers. There are only a few spaces available. Please send an email to [email protected] before you register. There will also be a milonga at Dance Connection on Saturday evening with special performances by Oscar and Ana. The milonga will be from 10
Biography Oscar was born in Parque Patricios, a well-known tango barrio in Buenos Aires. His parents were avid tango dancers, and, in the 1950's and '60's, they organized three different milongas per week, which regularly drew in 400-500 dancers. Oscar was very much influenced by his father, both by osmosis and discussion. He absorbed the code (codigo) of the milongueros, and when he eventually decided to take up the dance seriously, he already had a background and base that was the envy of many. Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and his teaching. He is very milonguero, and is many respected by the old guard in the milongas of BA. He is also extremely popular with his students, who are impressed by his teaching style. He teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in improvisation always interpreting the music and respecting the character of the different orchestras. He is especially interested in the dynamics and cadencia of the dance. Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded milongas. Ana Miguel started her Argentine Tango training in the dance school of Moron Jose Neglia. She started teaching with the famous Argentine tango instructor and performer, Pocho Pizarro. From 2005 to 2008, Ana Miguel performed in the Show “Bacanazo” which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Cardel from 2006 to 2010 in BA. Moreover, Ana Miguel has taught tango at various tango festivals and was also a tango teacher at ACETA (Academia de Estilos de Tango Argentino – Academy of Argentine Tango Styles) from 2006 to 2010. For more information on Oscar and Ana Miguel, you can view some videos of their exhibitions and classes athttp://www.youtube.com/user/twototango2 . Weekend #1: August 27 - 28 Special All levels Technique Workshop Weekend Saturday, Aug. 27th (Dance Connection, 3117 N. Clybourn, Chicago) 12-1:30pm: Projections of the leader and follower 2-3:30pm: Amplification of Projections 4- 5:30pm: Techniques of Communication Sunday, Aug. 28th (Dance Connection, 3117 N. Clybourn, Chicago) 12-1:30pm: The use of the floor form a comfortable and safe embrace for the leader and follower 2-3:30pm: The center of the body of the dancer 4-5:30pm Exploring the mutual axis Milonga at Dance Connection - Saturday, Aug. 27 : 10 – 2pm - $15/$10 full time students Entire package: 6 classes and milonga.............. $150.00 Full Time Student: 6 classes and milonga.......... $120.00 Saturday or Sunday classes............................. $ 80.00 Full Time Student: Sunday or Sunday classes......$ 64.00 Milonga only (no discount)…….$15.00/$10.00 full time students INFORMATION Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel will also be giving private lessons. There private lessons are filling up quickly. To see a flyer for the workshops on August 27 and 28 go to www.chicagotangofestival.com/OscarAnaWS1 Ray Barbosa Chicago Milonguero, Ltd. Tel 708-955-6040 [email protected] ADDITIONAL EVENTS Oscar and Ana will also be this Friday, August 26, at Milonga Portenia where they will teach a milonga class and also do a performance during the milonga. The class is from 7:45pm to 8:45pm and costs $25. Milonga Portenia is located at the Latvian Center 4146 N. Clybourn, Chicago. The milonga is from 9pm to 1am and cost $15. For additional information contact Fred Romero at 773-580-7199.
