Advance Beginner-Intermediate
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VALS I & II
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With MIGUEL
CARDOSO & CLAUDIA GARCIA |
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There will also be a special
guest performance by Miguel & Claudia at
the November All-Night Milonga! |
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2 Sundays, November 12 & 26, 8-10 pm. |
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In Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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Miguel & Claudia will teach a 2 part advance beginner/intermediate
vals cruzado (tango waltz) workshop that will introduce students
to the vals cruzado through fun exercises, instruction and
examples. A great emphasis will be placed on interpreting and
following the music (for both men and women). The different
rhythms of vals will be explored in order to unite the music to
steps. |
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The itinerary for the
workshops will be as follows:
Workshop 1
Small demonstration
Understanding the 3/4 timing of vals
1-2-3 timing and finding the 1 count, exercises
Rhythm and placing it to steps
Workshop 2
Small demonstration
Stepping outside the 1 count
Looking for the elusive 2 & 3 count, exercises
Rhythm and placing it to steps
You do not have to take the first workshop in order to
participate in the second but it is highly recommended. |
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This is an advance beginner - intermediate level workshop.
Students should have prior experience leading/following the
basic elements of Argentine Tango. |
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Cost:
$5 for Caltech Grads & Undergrads (with ID);
$10 for Caltech affiliates & other college/university students
(with ID);
$15 regular. |
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Advance Beginner-Intermediate
Level
Milonga Traspie
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With EDMUNDO & ELIZABETH THOMAS |
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There will also be a special
guest performance by Edmundo & Elizabeth at
the October
All-Night Milonga! |
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Sunday, October 22, 8:00 - 10:00 pm. |
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In Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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Edmundo & Elizabeth will be teaching a
2-hour workshop on their specialty, Milonga con Traspie (techniques
for dancing triple-step milonga style). Syllabus:
- Milonga Rythmical fundaments
- Traspie stepping
- How to lead traspie
- Variations between milonga with traspie and milonga lisa
- Traspie: Walking it - Amagues (feints) - turns and sacadas -
adornments
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This is an advance beginner - intermediate
level workshop. Students should have prior experience and solid
basics in Argentine Tango (e.g. have taken a prior beginner series). |
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$5 for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students
(with ID)
$10 for Caltech affiliates & other college/university students (with
ID)
$15 regular |
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Advance Beginner-Intermediate
Level
Workshop: Flow like the river, stay anchored like the
mountain.
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With MOTI BUCHBOOT |
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Moti will also be performing
at the September All-Night Milonga with Chelsea Eng.
Watch demos by
Moti at:
http://organictango.info/video.htm
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Wednesday,
September 20, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
The room is open for practice after the
workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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Flow like the river, stay anchored like the
mountain.
How to use basic principles to execute advanced moves while
maintaining fluidity, and grounding. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID). |
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Advance Beginner-Intermediate
Level: "LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP"
Deconstructing & Recreating the Ocho Cortado
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With MITRA MARTIN & STEFAN FABRY |
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Watch a demo by Mitra & Stefan :
{ Please right click & save link as; viewable
in
DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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Monday, August 28, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This workshop will introduce the ocho
cortado with a focus on technique, musicality, and making it really
fun! |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID). |
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Level II Intermediate:
EXPLORING
Ganchos & Boleos
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With ALEXIS WHITE & BARBARA THOMAS |
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Alexis & Barbara will be the featured
performers at our All-Night Milonga.
Come see their dynamic style live. Find out more
here. |
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Level II. Monday, August 21, 8:30 - 10:30
pm.
The room is open for practice after the workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This workshop will further explore ganchos
& boleos, focusing on proper technique for leaders & followers, and
introducing embellishments and variations. This workshop is designed
for intermediate-level dancers. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID). |
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Level I Advance
Beginner-Intermediate: EXPLORING
Giros, Sacadas, Paradas & Barridas
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With ALEXIS WHITE & BARBARA THOMAS |
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Alexis & Barbara will be the featured
performers at our All-Night Milonga.
Come see their dynamic style live. Find out more
here. |
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Level I. Sunday, August 20, 8:30 - 10:30
pm.
The room is open for practice after the workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This workshop will further explore giros,
sacadas, paradas & barridas, focusing on proper technique for
leaders & followers, and introducing embellishments and variations.
This workshop is designed for advance beginner to intermediate-level
dancers. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID). |
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Definitions:
Giro — Turn; a turning step or figure.
Sacada — To displace.
Parada — To stop.
Barrida — To sweep.
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ADV BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Colgada/Volcada Foundation
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Homer Ladas
is visiting the Los Angeles area July 14-16 and will be here at Caltech on July 14 to
teach a workshop, and to DJ & perform at our Alternative Milonga! So don't miss out!!
Discover Homer's exciting unique style, watch his performance demos at :
http://organictangosf.info/
videos_SF.htm
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With HOMER LADAS
Special guest instructor from
Organic Tango SF
Assisted by ANDREA FUCHILIERI |
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This special two-hour intensive workshop
will focus on developing the groundwork for exploration of off-axis
tango movements. From forward tilts (Volcadas) to counter-weights (Colgadas)
the transitions and dynamics of each will be explored.
Creative games and exercises will be used along with introducing
basic figures to help understand the concepts of each movement. More
experienced dancers will solidify their abilities while more
beginner students will begin to appreciate the full potential of
these tango movements.
Some basic idea of tango structure and movement is required. No
partner is required but is encouraged. |
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Friday, July 14, 8:00 - 10:00 pm,
right before our July
Alternative Milonga feat. guest DJ & performance by Homer! |
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in
Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors |
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Cost:
Workshop Only:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$15 for non-students.
Alternative Milonga Only:
$5 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$7 for non-students.
~*~ Special Discount ~*~
Both Workshop & Alternative Milonga:
$13 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$20 for non-students. |
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Definitions from
A Guide to Tango
Terminology:
Colgada — A { shared-axis } spinning move executed by a couple at the end of
an inside barrida in which both dancers lean out away { in counter weight } from each
other and spin rapidly.
Volcada — A falling step: The leader causes the follower to tilt or lean
forward and fall off her axis before he catches her again. The process produces
a beautiful leg drop from her. This { shared-axis } movement requires the support
of a close embrace. |
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
The Giros & the Sacadas
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With VLADIMIR ESTRIN |
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Watch a demo by Vladimir & Claudia :
{ Please right click & save link as; viewable
in DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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This workshop will focus on the 8-count
giro (turn) and its variations. Different turn combinations and
possibilities will be discussed, along with the corresponding
sacadas. The class will also focus on the dynamics of the embrace
during the giro, body positioning and balance exercises.
The material presented is geared towards intermediate or
intermediate-advanced level dancers. |
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Sunday, July 2. Workshop instruction: 8:00
-10:00 pm.
Mini-practica after workshop. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$15 for non-students.
Special discount for students & Caltech affiliates:
$15 for Vladimir's 2 workshops, June 25 & July 2 (paid in whole
on June 25). |
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Definitions from
A Guide to Tango
Terminology:
Giro — Turn; a turning step or figure.
Sacada — The most common term for a
displacement of a leg or foot by the partner’s leg or foot. Occurs when
a dancer places their foot or leg against a leg of their partner and
transfers weight to their leg so that it moves into the space of and
displaces the partner’s leg.
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ALL LEVELS
Basics Beyond Basics
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With VLADIMIR ESTRIN |
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Watch a demo by Vladimir & Claudia :
{ Please right click & save link as; viewable
in DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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In this two-hour workshop Vladimir will
cover the essential aspects and details of:
- balance
- separating each body-part to bring dynamics to the individual
dance expression
- intricacies of the embrace and partner communication
- lead and follow
- awareness exercises
- fluidity and continuity of the movements
- close vs. open embrace and variations of the two
- improvisation and interpretation of the music
This workshop is geared towards dancers of all levels! Some of the
concepts that are going to be covered in the workshop will pave the
road to the material discussed in the July 2nd workshop - "Giro and
the Sacadas". |
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Sunday, June 25. Dancing & instructor
observation:
8:00 - 8:30 pm; Workshop instruction: 8:30 -10:30 pm.
Mini-practica after workshop. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$15 for non-students.
Special discount for students & Caltech affiliates:
$15 for Vladimir's 2 workshops, June 25 & July 2 (paid in whole
on June 25). |
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Introduction to Leading & Executing
Boleos & Ganchos
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Definitions from
A Guide to Tango
Terminology:
Boleo — From bolear - To throw; a boleo may be executed either high or low.
Keeping the knees together, with one leg back, swivel and return on the supporting
leg with a whipping action of the working leg.
Gancho — Hook; occurs when a dancer hooks a leg sharply around and in contact with
their partners leg by flexing the knee and releasing. May be performed to the inside or
outside of either leg and by either partner.
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With MIGUEL CARDOSO & CLAUDIA GARCIA |
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Watch a demo by Miguel & Claudia :
{ Please right click & save link as; viewable
in DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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Boleos and ganchos are hallmark figures of Argentine Tango.
If you've seen a tango performance, you will recognize these elements as the dynamic
whipping motion of the dancer's leg.
This 2-hour beginning/intermediate workshop will focus on boleos and
ganchos for the beginning and intermediate level student. Not only
will boleos and ganchos be explained with proper technique but also
when to apply them or not to apply them in a social dance situation
as well as how to interpret the music with the figures. As always,
we welcome beginners, no partner is required and as those who have
taken our classes can attest, we not only stress learning but also
having fun! Come and experience the wonderful and sensual world of
Argentine Tango! |
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Sunday, May 28, 8:00 - 10:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID).
$15 for non-students; |
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Musical Rhythms of
Tango, Milonga & Vals
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With MIGUEL CARDOSO & CLAUDIA GARCIA |
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A 2-hour beginning/intermediate workshop
that will introduce students to the basic fundamental steps of
Argentine Tango for social dancing at milongas. A great emphasis
will be placed on interpreting and following the music (both for men
and women).
The different rhythms of tango, milonga and vals will be explored in
order for the student to get a better understanding of combining
steps and figures to the wonderful music of tango. As always, we
welcome beginners, no partner is required and we not only stress
learning but also having fun! Come and experience the wonderful and
sensual world of Argentine Tango! |
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Sunday, April 30, 8:00 - 10:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with proper ID);
$15 for non-students. |
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Fundamentals & Basics of
Paiva Salon-style Tango
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With MIGUEL CARDOSO & CLAUDIA GARCIA |
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For intermediate and more advance level
dancers.
The 2 hour workshop will pay special attention to posture, body
positioning, musicality and transitioning between close and open
embrace while maintaining elegance and smoothness. No partner is
necessary and as always, our focus is learning but more importantly,
having fun! Come and join us for our classes and practice
afterwards. |
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Sunday, April 2, 8:00 - 10:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost: $5 for students (student ID
required); $15 for non-students. |
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