Sunday, April 27, 2014

Antonio Martinez: UK and Germany April-May 2014

                Antonio Martinez and Francesca Bertelli
                                                               Spring Tour 2014



                                               LONDON

Friday April 25th
At Carablanca Tango Club
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL

Pre-milonga class 7:30 - 8:30
http://www.carablanca.co.uk/

For more information and to book private lessons in London please contact Brigitte at brigitte@paristango.co.uk - 07818808711

Tango Cheshire - Wilmslow

May Tango Evening


Thursday 1 May
7-8pm Beginner/Improvers
      Achieve a comfortable embrace understanding how to lead and how to respond to the lead and get more comfortable in the dance.

8-9pm Intermediate/Advance
Creative ways of interpreting the music and the space. We will work on how to best use the space in the crowded dance floor of the milonga without losing sight of the music.
9-11pm Milonga – DJ Antonio
 Venue:The Royal British Legion Club,
Grove Avenue, Wilmslow SK9 5EG               
Prices:
1 class £10 (£8 conc) include milonga
  2 classes £15 (£13 conc) include milonga
    Milonga only £4 (£3 conc)

          Further information or to book
        Call Attilla on 0777 5538 02
       tangocheshire@yahoo.com
        www.tangocheshire.co.uk

Antonio and Francesca are organizing a Tango Holiday in Tuscany open to only 5 couples from June 27th to July 4th. Please see the website for details and contact them to inquire and book: TANGO HOLIDAY



Saarbrücken - Germany

Tango workshops with

Antonio Martinez and Francesca Bertelli

Saturday May 10th, 2014


Location: Schule GUANYIN - Spichererbergstraße 78 - 66119 Saarbrücken

To book please contact frantangoba@gmail.com or telephone
015-2597-66899

A day for tango!

11:00-12:30 – Special class
Leading for followers - How to lead, “marca”, musicality
(no partner needed) €25
Open level: pre-requisite to register for this class is to be able to follow.

Please register as a couple for the Tango Lab and Workshop 2 and 3

14:30-16:00 – Tango Lab – maximum 3 couples
Dissociation in the walk
Salida al costado

16:30 – 18:00 – Workshop 2 for intermediate dancers
The embrace in the “giro” (turn): how to execute smooth turns. Walking the “giro”.

18:30 – 20:00 - Workshop 3 for intermediate dancers  
Musicality in tango and milonga.

20:15 – 22:00 Practica open to everyone – free for participants to any of the workshops or the Tango lab.
€3 for anyone else.

Antonio & Francesca will be in Saarbrücken starting May 10th and are available to teach private and semi-private (2 couples) lessons. Also available private classes for followers who want to learn how to lead.

Please call or email to inquire about times available and book.

PRICES PER COUPLE
Tango Lab Intensive €70 per couple (at least two couples, maximum three couples)

Workshops 1 & 2:
One Workshop €50
Both Workshop €90

Both workshops + Special class €65 x person

Private classes 1 hour – Price per class
Single €70
Couple €90
Two couples €120

Antonio and Francesca are organizing a Tango Holiday in Tuscany open to only 5 couples from June 27th to July 4th. Please see the website for details and contact them to inquire and book: TANGO HOLIDAY

Friday, May 31, 2013

Monica Paz in New York City - June 4th to June 11th


We are very happy to announce that Monica Paz is returning to New York City to teach interesting workshops, pre-milonga classes and private classes. This is her only visit to New York this year so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to seriously improve your tango with this experienced and talented “milonguera”.

Here below is the detailed program:  

From Tuesday June 4th to Tuesday June 11th

Pre-milonga classes

Thursday JUNE 6th 8:00PM – 9:30PM at La Nacional
239 W.14th St. (between 7th and 8th Ave.), 2nd floor

JUNE 8th 9:00PM – 10:00PM at the All Night Milonga
Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th Street, between 6th Ave & Broadway,
 9th floor

Workshops

Saturday June 8th 4:00PM – 5:15PM Optimizing concepts to get better results
Saturday June 8th 5:30PM – 6:45PM Quality better than quantity

Sunday June 9th 4:00PM – 5:15PM “Dance in a tile” using the rhythm
Sunday June 9th 5:30PM – 6:45PM “Dance in a tile” using the melody

Workshops will take place at Champion’s Studios, 257 West 39th Street, 14th Floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), New York, NY

Pre-registration required, first come, first served.
For pre-registration, please contact Monica at:
tangopaz@yahoo.com.ar

If you wish to book private classes, please contact Mónica directly at: tangopaz@yahoo.com.ar



Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Gustavo Benzecry Saba' "Nuovo Glossario di Tango Danza"


Finalmente disponibile in traduzione italiana questo interessante e utile strumento per tutti gli amanti del tango



A tiratura limitata
“Nuovo Glossario del Tango Danza”
di Gustavo Benzecry Sabá

Spediamo in tutta Italia
Contattare tangotuscany@gmail.com 







Saturday, April 21, 2012

Oscar Casas & Ana Miguel return to New York City!


Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel 
April 30th - May 9th
Workshops, private classes, pre-milonga classes and performances
           


Workshops at Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 16th floor
Saturday May 5th

3PM- 4:15PM (Intermediate level)
                    Mastering the Turns:Using giros for navigation. Giros on one axis and on two axes. Construction and deconstruction of turns. Musical effects.
4:30PM - 5:45PM (Intermediate level)
 Volcadas:The exploration of the axes and the circularity of the movement can be manipulated into lineal volcadas or circular ones. Discover the forces that create a volcada at any given moment.


Sunday May 6th

3PM- 4:15PM (Int. & Up)
Milonga bootcamp: Part I  
Milonga lisa and traspie. We will study the long and short of milonga and add effortless 
variations that only look complicated.  

4:30PM - 5:45PM 
Milonga bootcamp: Part II - Second part where we will continue exploring all aspects of dancing milonga well

To register for the workshops please contact: 
Francesca at tangotuscany@gmail.com or Alex at ricqui@gmail.com

Oscar and Ana will also be available to teach private classes. If you are interested please contact Alex at ricqui@gmail.com. 

Pre-milonga class and performance at La Nacional on Thursday May 3rd
Pre-milonga upper intermediate level class at The Tango Lounge on Friday May 4th





Wednesday, March 14, 2012


Monica Paz 
in New York City

New York, April 7th through April 22nd, 2012
Workshops at Champions Studios. 257 West 39St, 14th floor
April 21st 
3:00PM-4:15PM Dynamics, changing of energy
4:30PM-5:45PM “Cadencia”, Simplicity and Sophistication
                                   April 22nd
3:00PM-4:15PM Musicality, Interpretation of different orchestras


4:30PM-5:45PM “Pivot” dissociation and timings 
Pre-registration is required for the workshops. It is not necessary to book with a partner. First come fist served.
For pre-registration and other inquiries, please contact Francesca at francescabl25@gmail.com
Private classes. During her stay Monica is available for private classes. To book please contact Monica directly at tangopaz@yahoo.com.ar
Pre-milonga classes and performances
April 7th -  Amarras Milonga @ Dancesport
9:00 -10:00 PM Pre-milonga class 

11:30 Performance 

April 14th - All Night Milonga @ Stepping out Studios
9:00 -10:00 PM Pre-milonga class
April 20th - The Tango Lounge @ Dancesport
8:30 -9:30 PM Pre-milonga class
11:30 Performance 




Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel in New York


Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel
For the first time in New York!
October 27th – November 2nd


We are happy to announce that Oscar and Ana will be in New York for a very short visit during their Fall US tour. They will teach a series of interesting workshops and some pre-milonga classes as well as perform at some popular venues around town and in Long Island.

Here is the preliminary program:

Workshops at Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 16th floor

Saturday October 29th

3PM- 4:15PM (Intermediate level)
Unorthodox crosses: discover how the crosses work and use them as elements of decoration. Transform the cross into a magnificent figure.
4:30PM - 5:45PM (Intermediate level)
Step into giros- Mastering the turns: We will study one-axis and two-axis giros, their construction and deconstruction. We will learn how to use giros for navigation and musical effects.

Sunday October 30th

3PM- 4:15PM (Intermediate level)
Milonga is fun, really!: ...and not all that hard. We will study the long and the short of it and add simple variations that only look complicated.
4:30PM - 5:45PM (Advanced level)
Complex figures: learn how to stretch movements into figures. Discover how to convert steps into concepts, movements into dynamics.

One workshop $35
Two workshops $60
Three workshops $80
All Four Workshops $100


 To register please email either Alex at ricqui@gmail.com or Francesca at tangotuscany@gmail.com 

Oscar and Ana will be available to teach private classes during their stay in the NYC area. If you are interested please email Alex at ricqui@gmail.com to inquire and book. 

Milongas appeareances:
Thursday October 27th: La Nacional - 8:00 - 9:30PM Intermediate level class
11:30 Performance 
Friday October 28th: The Tango Lounge at Dancesport - 8:30 PM Class
11:30 Performance
Saturday October 29th: The All Night Milonga at Stepping Out - 9PM Class - Midnight Performance
Sunday October 30th: Mirelle's (Westbury, LI) 10PM Performance




 A brief biography:
  
Oscar Casas grew up in Buenos Aires, breathing tango. His father was a milonguero who organized milongas in Parque Patricios, the original tango "barrio". Oscar is a well-known figure in the milongas of Buenos Aires, and his distinctive style is greatly admired by other milongueros.

Oscar has taught workshops and private classes in Buenos Aires, Toronto, and several American cities. Oscar's unique approach to teaching and his charismatic personality have impressed and delighted his students everywhere. He puts his heart and soul into his classes, and his students respond in kind.

Ana Miguel started her training in tango dance school of Moron Jose Neglia.  Her professional work began in 2004 when she started teaching with Pocho Pizarro.

From 2005 to 2008 she was part of the Spectacle Bacanazo, Empire Theatre, Teatro Roma.
From 2006 to 2010 she performed at Esquina Carlos Gardel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOfgcfRSqAk.

At the level of the city of Buenos Aires, she was a teacher at the tango festivals.
http://www.tango-tour.com.ar/X%20Festival%20Buenos%20Aires%20Tango.html

She was also a tango teacher ACETA school of tango from 2006 until its dissolution.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Maria Olivera and Gustavo Benzecry Saba´in New York

Maria Olivera and Gustavo Benzecry Saba’
April 28th - May 9th 2011
Workshops and Performances

Maria Olivera and Gustavo Benzecry Saba´are finally coming back to New York!

Maria and Gustavo will be in New York for an intense period of workshops, performances and pre-milonga classes.

In their classes, Maria and Gustavo combine their knowledge and experience with good spirit, kindness and warmth. This way, they lead their students throughout a pleasant learning process. Gustavo brings wisdom and thoughtfulness as he project
...s serenity and patience. María injects energy, liveliness, passion and dynamism.

Please join us for as many events with them as you can possibly fit in your schedule: your dancing will never be the same!


Here is the preliminary schedule of their visit:

  
Workshops at Ripley Grier
520 8th Avenue
Room 16J


Saturday May 7th
3:00-4:15 Tango – Unveiling the secrets of improvisation. (Intermediate/Advanced)
4:30-5:45 Milonga – Criss – cross variation of traspie (Advanced)
Sunday May 8th
3:00-4:15 Vals – Intimate and creative molinetes. (intermediate)
4:30 - 5:45 Milonga: High speed traspies and adornos.
One workshop $35
Two workshops $60
Three workshops $80
All Four Workshops $100
To reserve a spot in the workshops you can email Maria at mariangelesolivera@gmail.com or Francesca at francescabl25@gmail.com.
Private Classes
Maria and Gustavo are available to teach private classes. To make a reservation please call Maria at 917-543-8177 or email her at mariangelesolivera@gmail.com.
Private classes: one hour single student $90 + studio fee/one hour couple $130 + studio fee

Performances and Pre-milonga classes
SATURDAY APRIL 30th 
37 W. 26th Street, between 6th Ave & Broadway, 9th floor.
Performance at Midnight
SUNDAY MAY 1ST
29 W 36th St, 2nd floor, (bet 5th & 6th Aves.) 
7:15 - 8:15 Pre-milonga class
Performance at 10:30
TUESDAY MAY 3rd  at Triangulo 
135 West 20th St, 3rd Fl (btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
8:30-9:30 Pre-milonga class 
Performance at 10:30




FRIDAY MAY 6th
The Tango Lounge at Dancesport
22W 34th St, 4th floor -  next to the Empire State Building
8:30-9:30 Intermediate class
11:30 Performance