Last chance to sign up and join us in Puerto Vallarta. Pretty even gender balance right now! Email me if you would like to join!
TANGOCOATL: Tango Seminar in Puerto Vallarta October 28-Nov. 3, 2009 Join us for an unforgettable week in the heart of Puerto Vallarta! During the day you will attend tango workshops with Cecilia Gonzales and Paulo Araujo, musicality classes with Blas Rivera, and introductory sculpting classes with Manuel Palos. Then, meet the local tangueros at evening milongas. Most classes will be held at the Hotel La Rosita, one of the oldest hotels in town, located right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, on the beach, where the famous Malecon (boardwalk) begins. You will have easy access to Old Town Vallarta's bustling shops, restaurants and galleries. For more info and to register : WWW.TIME4TANGO.COM or email Elaine at [email protected] Early bird Seminar Price of $600 includes daily milongas, 12 tango classes, 3 musicality classes and 3 sculpting classes. Roundtrip tickets from SFO START AT $200, Accomodations at La Rosita avail for $55/night double occupancy Wednesday 28 5:30 La Cuiza Mexican buffet (optional, see below for menu)**** 7:00 Welcome meeting at La Cuiza 7:30-9:00 Paulo - Figuras milongueras (All) 9:00-11:00 Milonga at La Cuiza Thursday 29 11:00-12:30 Paulo -The energy of walking (Int) (Rosita) 1- 2:30 Blas - Styles in different Orchestras (Casa Alexandra) 2:45-4:15 Manuel- Intro to Sculpting (Casa Alexandra) 8:00-9:30 Cecilia- Combined half turns (Int-adv) (J&B Nightclub) (10 minute cab ride) 9:30-11:30 Milonga at J&B nightclub Friday 30 11:00-12:30 Cecilia- Exercises to develop connection and improvisation (All) (Rosita) 1-3 Manuel Intro to sculpting (Casa Alexandra) 8:00-9:30 Paulo - Flowing on the line of dance (All)(La Casa del Garvey) 9:30-midnight Milonga at La Casa del Garvey (12:30 Latin late night at J&B) Saturday 31 12-1:30 Blas Musicality and Phrasing (Rosita) 1:45-3:15 Paulo - Milonga (Int./Adv) (Rosita) 7:00-8:30 Cecilia- Paradas, pasadas y barridas (Int) (Rosita) 8:30-11 Day of the Dead Costume Milonga at Rosita w/music & show Sunday 1 12:00-1:30 Cecilia - Flying Legs, all types of voleos and ganchos (Adv)(Rosita) 1:45-3:15 Blas - Musicality and Rhythm (Rosita) Sunday 1 (cont) Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Dancing on Malecon near Los Arcos: 6-7pm: Town band plays 7-9 DJ playing Mexican, danzon, tropical and a few tangos 9:30-midnight Milonga at Garvey's Monday 2 11:00-12:30 Paulo - Connection through the embrace (Int)(Rosita) 12:45-2:15 Cecilia Changes of direction (Int.-Adv.) (Rosita) 2:30-4 Manuel- Intro to Sculpting (Casa Alexandra) 7:00 Farewell Dinner at La Playita Restaurant: (cab ride)*** 9:30-midnight Milonga at Villa La Casita Tuesday 3 11:00-12:30 Cecilia - Fresh Combinations (Int-Adv) (Rosita) 12:45-2:15 Paulo- Musicality and Phrasing(all levels)
