PALO ALTO Milonga -9/10 9/10-PALO ALTO MILONGA w/ Pampa Cortes Theme: CHACARERA! Come learn or refine your knowledge of this Argentine folk dance often danced at the middle or end of the milongas! This is going to be a great class, come join the fun!
Class: 8-9pm Milonga: 9 pm- midnight Price: $15 for class and milonga $10 for milonga only 555 Waverley Street (at Hamilton) Palo Alto, CA You know Pampa Cortes as a consummate tango artist. Internationally renowned director, choreographer, & teacher - you know that the name "Pampa Cortes" is synonymous with Tango. What you may not know is that the man is also master dancer of Argentine folkloric dance. His dance roots grew in the heartland of Argentine folk dance & music culture in the province of Santiago del Estero. His first paying gig was as a little kid dancing zapateo in the local bar for a sandwich and a soda. This humble start to a 50-year professional career eventually led him to the most prestigious venue for Argentine folkloric dance with the invitation for his Ballet Pampa to perform at the festival of Cosquin. Here in the Bay Area, many remember his "Pampa y Estrellas" for their performance in the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Maestro Cortes has never forgotten his first dance love and is happy to share it with people wherever he goes. Come learn from one of the very best. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 1 and 8: We will be at First Baptist in October, we return to All Saints in November. October 1: Topic: Creative combinations for a crowded floor w/Luisa Paes & Julio Bassan--Class and Performance Class: 8-9pm Milonga: 9 pm- midnight Price: $15 for class and milonga $10 for milonga only First Baptist Church 305 N. California Ave. Palo Alto, CA LUIZA PAES: Luiza Paes, Brazilian-born, music student since age six, worked in musical education and vocal technique for many years. Her very first tango experience was in 1997 in Portland, Oregon where she took a group class with Clay Nelson and was immediately struck by the music and fascinated by the idea of the connection in the couple. Back in Brazil, Luiza met Norberto "Pulpo" Esbrez who became her teacher and then partner for nearly 10 years. Luiza and "Pulpo" traveled the world teaching and performing: Russia, Japan, Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Denmark, United States, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, and Brazil. They taught at numerous tango festivals including CITA in Buenos Aires, Portland, Las Vegas, Boston, Amsterdam, Tango del Norte in Denmark Luiza is a fun, caring and articulate instructor and teaches technique emphasizing the leader's and follower's roles, improvisation and the ability of adapting. She is very successful in generating a relaxed and humorous environment for the students to enjoy and take the most out of their learning process. Since February 2008 she started teaching and traveling on her own and with different partners (Tango Masquerade, Tango de los Muertos, Portland TangoFest, Houston Tango Festival).Her focus has been teaching musicality along with a technique that opens up possibilities for creativity in the dance. JULIO BASSAN: Julio is of the new breed of tanguero from Buenos Aires. An extraordinary, in-demand stage performer, known for his elegant, sultry moves and smoldering theatricality, he is an excellent and caring teacher of creative, social dancing, emphasizing connection, musicality, embrace and rhythmic improvisation. He adapts guardia vieja (old guard) moves to 21st Century dance floors with originality, sensitivity and humor. Julio is also a trained actor, having obtained a degree in theater from the University National Institute of Arts. As a tango dancer he has studied with such notable teachers as Ricardo Barrios, Carlos Rivarola, Claudia Bozzo, and Mingo Pugliese, among others. He teaches regularly and hosts his own milonga "Gardel of Medellín" in the famous tango neighborhood of Parque Patricios, which has become one of the most popular milongas in Buenos Aires. His elegance, musicality, and dramatic sensibility has propelled him to become a sought-after performer in the major tango shows in BsAs. He was also featured in the Tango Ballet of the University of Moron (2004 -2007), along with many theatrical shows in Argentina and the U.S. Julio has appeared in films, and coordinates popular tango events and festivals in Buenos Aires. October 8: Romina Hahn Topic for the class: Technique and cadence in close embrace Class: 8-9pm Milonga: 9 pm- midnight Price: $15 for class and milonga $10 for milonga only First Baptist Church 305 N. California Ave. Palo Alto, CA Romina Hahn is a tango dancer and milonguera from Buenos Aires. Her classes are regarded for the work on technique, musicality and connection between partners, giving special attention to the details which make the difference. Her wide knowledge of both roles, leader's and follower's, make her understanding of the dance and her teaching accurate and comprehensive. As a dancer she is very much regarded for her expressiveness and graceful. She lives and teaches in Buenos Aires and have taught in the US extensively. Romina will be staying in the SF Bay Area teaching workshops and available for private lessons from September 30th to October 11th You can contact her: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2011 Puerto Vallarta Tango Festival Join us for a memorable week in Puerto Vallarta! Dates: April 11-17 Internationally acclaimed teachers Cecilia Gonzalez and Paulo Araujo will lead small workshops in which participants will receive personal attention. Take classes in both the open and close embrace dancing styles. Saxophone player Blas Rivera will offer participatory lessons in musicality, a highlight of last year's festival. You will have time to pursue other interests: instruction with renowned sculptor Manuel Palos, sunning on the beach, and exploring local festivities are just a few possibilities. Classes will be held at La Rosita, which is located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta where the famous Malecón (boardwalk) begins. Vallarta's bustling shops, bars, restaurants, and galleries are all within walking distance. Milongas will be held in exquisite villas with open air floors designed specifically for dancing. They will be thematic and festive, accompanied by live saxophone and bandoneón music. Come experience this special atmosphere and enjoy the incredible ocean vistas! To watch the Youtube video of our 2009 PV Tango Seminar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufa2U1FqP7w For more info: WWW.TIME4TANGO.COM Elaine Kho <[email protected]> Early bird registration price: $550 includes Thematic Milongas and all Tango,Musicality and Sculpting Classes! Accomodations at Hotel La Rosita start at $55/night double occupancy! *Spaces are limited, your registration is confirmed once payment is received.
