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
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 |
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.
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.
