ALICIA PONS RETURNS TO CHICAGO Alicia Pons will be back in Chicago from March 8-15, 2012, with an intensive weekend of tango workshops at ARTango, 4203 N. Ravenswood,Chicago, on March 10 and 11. We will have a Special Milonga with Alicia Pons Saturday, March 10th, at Chicago Dance, 3660 W. Irving Park, 2nd fl, Chicago.
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 will need to sign up with a partner. Alicia will also be available for private lessons during her stay. Please schedule a private lesson early. 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 and from the 2008 Chicago Mini Tango Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFOvL5sjZko Workshops Saturday, March 10, 2012 12:00-1:30 A: Connecting with Self: Posture, axis, relaxation, freedom, weight changes, elegance. 2:00-3:30 B: Connecting the Music: Musical elements, various orchestras, tango, milonga and vals. 4:00-5:30 C: Connection with the Other: Embrace, dialogue, exchange of energy, concept of circular cylinders. MILONGA WITH ALICIA PONS - SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 10pm - 2am Chicago Dance (3660 W. Irving Park Rd., 2nd floor, Chicago, Il) http://www.facebook.com/events/146130585507984/ Sunday, March 11, 2012 12:00-1:30 D : Connection with the Floor: Directed energy, feet to floor, open the space. 2-3:30 E: Connection with Other Dancers: Navigation, dancing in a tight space, codes of respect. 4:00-5:30 F: Putting it all together. PRICING AND LOCATION Entire package: 6 classes and Saturday milonga $150.00 Full time student: 6 classes and Saturday milonga $120.00 Saturday or Sunday classes $ 85.00 Full time student: Saturday or Sunday classes $ 65.00 Individual classes $ 35.00; Full time student $25.00 Milonga only $15.00/ Full time student $10 All workshops will be held at ARTango 4203 N. RAVENSWOOD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS INFORMATION: To register for the workshops or to obtain more information go regarding the workshops, please go to our flyer: http://www.chicagotangofestival.com/AliciaFlyer.php Alicia Pons will be available for a limited number of private lessons during her stay in Chicago. 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 (http://rosemont.hilton.com/cmtf). 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, and Beth Anne Osborne. For more information regarding registration, schedule, intensive beginner program, and other information go to www.chicagotangofestival.com.
