Caltech Tangueros: Class Series

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FALL 2007 CLASS SERIES

BEGINNER

TANGO

•	Taught by professional instructor FABIENNE BONGARD-MOSE

•	8 Sundays, from October 14 to December 2 Class: 8:00-9:30 pm Practica: 9:30-10:00 pm
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	About:
	Fabienne became fascinated with tango in 1991, and in her travels to Buenos Aires studied with Pepito, Petaca, and Manolo, all kings of Milonga dancing. There , she also trained with Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas. In 1996, Fabienne co-founded the all women's tango troupe" Tango Mujer" which has played to sold out audiences around the country and in Europe. While in New York, Fabienne taught at Dance Manhattan the studio which boasts New York's most comprehensive tango program. There, she collaborated with Eric Jorissen, Daniel Trenner, Pablo Pugliese, Brigitta Winkler and Rebecca Shulman.


•	Description:
	Tango is a social dance originating from Argentina which emphasizes improvisation and a strong connection between leader & follower. This series will teach students the basic elements of tango: the embrace, walking, ochos (crosses) & giros (turns), and introduce the endless possibilities that come about from combining these elements and interpreting the music. The curriculum is designed to nurture the beginning dancer and inspire creativity and harmony on the social dance floor. Some of the material that will be covered will include: salidas, forward and backward ochos, simple alterations, classic and not so classic paradas, parallel and cross-foot walks, and different ways of switching systems. Throughout the course special emphasis will be put on improvisation, floor craft, musicality, balance and keeping a light heart.
•	Cost:
	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID); $5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates & other university students* (with ID); $8/class or $56/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	Notes:
	NO dance experience or partner necessary. Tango is danced in close position with figures that require a lot of pivoting on the balls of your feet. As such, it is ideal for beginners to wear close-toed shoes with smooth bottoms -- suede or leather is ideal, hard rubber is ok. Most ladies wear heels -- if you do so, make sure to choose a pair with straps so that the heel is NOT loose, this will aid in your pivots.

FALL 2007 CLASS SERIES

INTERMEDIATE

TANGO Series 4

•	Taught by professional instructor ALEXIS WHITE

•	5 Thursdays, from October 11 to November 8 Class: 8:00-9:30 pm Practica: 9:30-10:00 pm
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	About:
	Alexis’ creative, powerful and eye-catching approach can be seen on display throughout the milongas of the greater LA area. His sharp eye for detail and formidable technique will help make your tango more confident and expressive. He brings a wealth of experience and a clear teaching methodology to his dynamic lessons, in the intricate and intimate art of Tango.


•	About:
	A review of giros and changes of direction for more advanced dancers, back sacadas for both ladies and gentlemen, enrosques, reverse barridas and colgadas. We will concentrate heavily on technique and proper execution for each element, rather than focusing on steps (the steps are a tool to teach people to better understand the mechanics of the dance, so they can gain more confidence more quickly). Then at the end we will work on combinations and sequences with these elements.
•	Cost:
	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID); $5/class or $20/series for Caltech affiliates & other university students* (with ID); $8/class or $35/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	Notes:
	This is an intermediate level series. Students are expected to have sufficient background leading & following the basic elements of Tango.

SUMMER 2007 CLASS SERIES

BEGINNER

MILONGA

•	Taught by professional instructor VLADIMIR ESTRIN with CLAUDIA GARCIA

•	8 Sundays, starting July 22 to September 16, 8:00-9:30 pm. NOTE: No class on August 26.
•	The class has been moved to Dabney Hall.

•	Series Description:
	INTRODUCTION TO MILONGA See Vladimir dance a milonga with Claudia Garcia here.


•	Cost:
	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID); $5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates & other university students* (with ID); $8/class or $56/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/ university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	About:
	Milonga along with Vals and Tango make up the triad of music and dance forms of Argentine Tango. Set to a lively 2/4 tempo music, milonga uses the same basic elements as tango, though the movement is more accented and upbeat. It is rather a kind of rhythmic walking without the complicated figures of tango.
•	Notes:
	This series is FREE for Caltech students. NO dance experience or partner necessary. Milonga is danced in close position with figures that require a lot of pivoting on the balls of your feet. As such, it is ideal for beginners to wear close-toed shoes with smooth bottoms -- suede or leather is ideal, hard rubber is ok. Most ladies wear heels -- if you do so, make sure to choose a pair with straps so that the heel is NOT loose, this will aid in your pivots.

SUMMER 2007 CLASS SERIES

INTERMEDIATE

Tango Series 3

•	Taught by professional instructor MONICA OROZCO

•	6 Sundays, starting June 10 to July 15, 8:00-9:30 pm.
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	Series Description:
	TECHNIQUE & STYLING


•	Cost:
	$5/class or $25/series for students* & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $8/class or $40/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/ university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	About:
	By popular demand, Monica Orozco is back to teach a 6 week intermediate level series further focusing on technique and styling. Students should have good experience leading/following Tango. This series is specifically recommended for those who have taken the previous Caltech Intermediate Series. NO partner necessary.
•	Notes:
	For men and women, in ADDITION to your regular tango shoes, please try and bring: metatarsal protectors (also lyrical sandals or dance paws) for the technique warm-ups. If you can not find this, please use, something free for the feet, like socks or ballet shoes (e.g. something flat, thin and flexible that will allow free movement of your feet & toes).

SPRING 2007 CLASS SERIES

INTERMEDIATE

Tango Series 2

•	Taught by professional instructor MONICA OROZCO

•	4 Thursdays, starting May 3 to May 24, 9:00-10:30 pm.
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	Series Description:
	TECHNIQUE & STYLING


•	Cost:
	$5/class or $15/series for students* & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $8/class or $25/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/ university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	Notes:
	This is a 4 week intermediate level series focusing on technique and styling. Students should have good experience leading/following Argentine Tango. This series is specifically recommended for those who have attended the Beginner & Advance Beginner Series. NO partner necessary. General practica and open dancing after class. Students are encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club members if they are having difficulty with the class material.

SPRING 2007 CLASS SERIES

INTERMEDIATE

Tango Series 1

•	Taught by professional instructors EDMUNDO & ELIZABETH THOMAS

•	4 Thursdays, starting April 5 to April 26, 9:00-10:30 pm.
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	Series Description:
	COMBINING SACADAS, GANCHOS & BOLEOS


•	Cost:
	$5/class or $15/series for students* & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $8/class or $25/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/ university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	Notes:
	This is a 4 week intermediate level series focusing on sacada, gancho & boleo combinations. Students should have good experience leading/following Argentine Tango. This series is specifically recommended for those who have attended the Beginner & Advance Beginner Series. NO partner necessary. General practica and open dancing after class. Students are encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club members if they are having difficulty with the class material.

WINTER 2007 CLASS SERIES

ADVANCE BEGINNER

Argentine Tango

	What is tango? See what tango is all about... watch the various demos at our Video Gallery»

•	Taught by professional instructors EDMUNDO & ELIZABETH THOMAS

•	8 Thursdays, starting January 11 to March 8, 9:00-10:30 pm. NOTE No class January 25, a special workshop is scheduled.
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	Edmundo & Elizabeth's style has been developed during 18 years of dancing in the dance halls of Buenos Aires, putting the accent on technique. They have a fusion of the milonguero close embrace, the informal open embrace and the elegance of salon styles, making the dance a relaxed and funny experience, thus allowing a lot of variations, changing distances, directions and structures.


•	Series Description:
	Syllabus to be posted.
•	Cost:
	$5/class for students & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $8/class for non-students. $35/series in advance for students & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $56/series in advance for non-students. ** Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/university/institution. Please bring a current student ID.
•	Notes:
	No partner necessary. This is an advance beginner level series. Students should have prior experience leading/following the basic elements of Argentine Tango: walking, ochos & giros (molinetes). General practica and open dancing after class. Students are encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club members if they are having difficulty with the class material.