Jorge Torres Jorge Torres is a world-renowned Tango Choreographer, Dancer, and Impresario of dance productions. As Dance Captain of the worldwide production "Forever Tango", Creative Director of The Shimmy Club, Inc., Juror of tango championships, Artistic Director for the American Tango Institute, father and husband, he is constantly touring across the USA, Asia and Europe teaching and inspiring others in the art of Argentine tango.
Presented by Sue Flanagan and Tango Fantástico 3 Workshops June 13 -15th 2010 --Energy & Elegance Series Using the invisible force of Energy, the poise and precision that define Elegance Sunday, June 13th (1) · Time: 3:00-4:30pm · Topic: Energy Transfer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmRiBwFAI8s Jorge alternating high energy with seductive, salacious moments with Natalia Hills Create, deliver and receive energy through the use of the torso, tanden, breathing, balance and gravity. Exercises will include an overview of the esthetic and technical choices available for the application of energy as a form of musical interpretation. Elegance is accomplished through balance and control explore techniques that will achieve your optimum appeal. **This class will be suitable for all levels. Sunday, June 13th (2) · Time: 5:00-6:30pm · Topic: Emphatic use of Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVjCub9v4yA A gradual build of energy climaxing with lightening moves sudden arrests incredible ending! (watch for tango doble frente) An extended study in the use of energy applied to more technically challenging moves such as boleos, enrosques and single axis turns using a flexible embrace. Explore the technique of building energy to a climax and dispelling it, putting emphasis and expression into your dance. The application of energy provides the ebb and flow of the dance. It expresses emotions such as passion, desire, loss and joy. Join Jorge for a workshop in style and elegance only a Maestro can deliver. **This class is suited for intermediate dancers Tuesday, June 15th · Time: 8:30-10:00pm · Topic: Tango Doble Frente http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnXshNtG3YMaround starting at approximately 2:21 in this video Jorge dances tango doble frente with Mariela Tango with two fronts, also referred to as Tango al Revés or shadow position This very elegant adaptation of tango is the technique of dancing with both partners facing forward. Jorge will teach the transition into Doble Frente position and how to lead and follow linear and circular movements... and how to exit Doble Frente. When the follower is not facing the leader how is the orientation and energy information conveyed in real time? ...that is the challenge! **This class is suited for high Intermediate and Advanced dancers Fees and Registration: One workshop $30 (pre-register $25) Two workshops (same day) $55 (pre-register $50) **Tuesday workshops has a couples discount - registration required** Milonga Jorges Special Guest Appearance at our monthly milonga: Sunday, June 13th · Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm · Celebrating Jorges Birthday June 28th DJ: Tolga Workshop attendees $5.00 Non workshop attendees $10.00 Location (All Workshops and Milonga): Dance Blvd. 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124 Registration begins May 15th...Register at: <http://www.tangofantastico.com> www.tangofantastico.com Hosted by Sue Flanagan Tango Fantástico <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] (650) 766-4400 Private Classes are available in Campbell on Tuesday June 15th Request your private class online now complete a PRIVATE <http://jorgetorres.tangofantastico.com/Tango-Classes/> CLASS REQUEST (click here) ***Felina Shoes will be displayed and for sale throughout this visit*** Tango Fantastico www.tangofantastico.com (650) 766-4400
