Happy Valentine's Day!!!! Alicia Pons will be back in Chicago in 3 weeks. She will have an intensive weekend of tango workshops on March 10 and 11.
We have structured the classes for the intermediate and advanced dancer. There are limited spaces left for the workshops. We will attempt to gender balance the enrollment for the workshops. People that sign up for an individual class or a full day pass will need to sign up with a partner. Alicia will also be available for private lessons during her stay. Priority will be given to attendees of the workshops. Biography Alicia Pons is an elegant and accomplished dancer with a refined technique and distinctive personality. Her ability to imbue the role of the woman with vitality and style has made her one of the most sought after female partners in the milongas of Buenos Aires. And, she wows her tango partners here in the US when she visits. She is most noted for her footwork and sensual seduction, which are done with humor and decorum. She exemplifies presence in the dance and this is a focus in her teaching for both men and women. As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the connection with one's partner, and in particular the woman's ability to not just follow, but to be an equal protagonist in the dance. She is a very warm and caring person who loves to share her knowledge. Here is a link to her performance at the 2011 Milongueando Festival in Buenos Aires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4762LAV7Ww , from the 2008 Chicago Mini Tango Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFOvL5sjZko, and a recent performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY9RLKhS-lY INFORMATION: To register for the workshops or to obtain more information regarding the workshops, please go to: www.chicagotangofestival.com/AliciaFlyer.php . If you have any questions or are interested in a private lesson, please email Ray Barbosa at [email protected] or call at 708-955-6040. ___________________________________________________________________________ The 2012 Chicago Mini Tango Festival will be held from April 19-22, 2012 at the Rosemont Hilton (rosemont.hilton.com/cmtf). Our room block is 80% sold out. Early Bird discounts end in two weeks on February 28, 2012. We plan to have another lineup of excellent instructors including Susana Miller, Osvaldo Natucci, Enriqueta Kleinman, Oscar Casas, Ana Miguel, Luis Bianchi, Daniela Pucci, Masami Hirokowa, and Liz Haight. Djs include Osvaldo Natucci, Lampis Zalavras, Linda Valentino, Derrick Del Pilar, Beth Anne Osborne, Paul Akmajian, Barry Gillaspie, and Tony Costantino. For more information regarding registration, schedule, intensive beginner program, and other information go to www.chicagotangofestival.com.
