Caltech Tangueros: Workshop Series

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

November 14

Sergei Tumas at Caltech

•	SERGEI TUMAS

	VIDEO http://www.thetangoman.com/video.html

	Star-Tango Dancer/Choreographer Sergei Tumas assisted by his new partner Camille BIO Sergei, originally from Moscow, Russia, has been dancing and acting from an early age and has studied ballet, tap, piano and theatre. Since the early 1990's he has lived on and off in Buenos Aires, where he began his Tango studies with Grand Maestros such as the late Carlos Gavito, Juan Carlos Copes, Tete, Puppi Castello and Raul Bravo, as well as Antonio Todaro's technique. In Los Angeles he partnered with Guillermina Quiroga performing and teaching master classes. He later traveled with Guillermina to Buenos Aires where he performed and taught Argentine Tango and performed in numerous shows. Sergei Tumas was the producer and the Artistic Director of the Tango Angelino show, at the historic Alex Theatre, which received rave reviews in Los Angeles. In addition, he has danced Astor Piazzolla's rare US production of "Maria De Buenos Aires" Operita in Los Angeles, where he was the principle dancer and choreographer with the London-based director John Lloyd Davies and Nicola Bowie of the English National Opera. Privates are glady done by appointment. Contact: 310 923 0559 cell or visit: http://www.thetangoman.com/

SERGEI TUMAS

•	FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

	*~~ Complex choreographic sequencias, poses, and saltos (jumps) for intermediate and advance dancers ~~* Warm-up: 8:00-8:30 pm. Workshop: 8:30-10:00 pm Right before our November All-Night Milonga! At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors Technique warm from 8: 8:30. after which a workshop will follow until 10 pm. Partners recommeded, singles are welcome. Dress to sweat! Bring a towel.

•	NOTE The above workshops are for dancers with the appropriate level of experience, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $5 Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $10 Regular: $20

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the parking structure on California Blvd. is underground.

October 23 & 30

LUIZA PAES & NICK JONES at Caltech

•	LUIZA PAES & NICK JONES

	VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BghjCR-MM3Y

	BIO Brazilian-born LUIZA PAES studied music since she was six and dancing tango since 1997. She was, for ten years, the partner of Norberto “Pulpo” Esbrez since 1998, traveling the world teaching and performing. Luiza teaches all levels of technique emphasizing the leader and follower's roles, improvisation and the ability of adapting, which is what a tango dancer must develop in order to follow different styles. NICK JONES has been teaching at Festivals throughout the US, Australia and Buenos Aires for the past five years, including Pulpo’s Tango Week. He plays the bandoneon and leads a tango quintet in Denver. His dancing (as is Luiza’s) is effortless, elegant, sophisticated and musical. Being centered on on axis is central to his teaching. Nick is enthusiastic and has the ability to convey complex ideas and to pinpoint the student’s areas needing improvement.

Thanks to Mitra Martin & Lynn Lewin for making this event possible!!

•	WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

	Thursday, October 23, 9:00-10:30 pm When Simple Becomes Hard: Building Variations From A Simple Structure Intermediate Level at Winnett Lounge (2nd floor) Friday, October 24, 8:00-9:30, before the milonga. Your Feet Can Speak: Paradas/Sacadas/Traps Intermediate Level at Dabney Hall Thursday, October 30, 9:00-10:30 pm Alterations: Ideas to Fit Your Tango Intermediate Level at Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	NOTE The above workshops are for dancers with the appropriate level of experience, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech students with ID: $5/one; $10/two; $15/three Caltech affiliates & other Full-Time Students: $10/one; $15/two; $20/three Regular: $20/one; $35/two; $50/three

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: Note CALIFORNIA BLVD PARKING LOT IS CLOSED. Please park in the other campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays.

•	OCT 22-30 Luiza & Nick teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of their schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyLuiza.html

September 19

EVAN GRIFFITHS at Caltech

•	EVAN GRIFFITHS

	VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ-g_vEZ0xM

	BIO “Evan is the West Coast’s ‘secret weapon’. He is one of the most talented leaders (and followers!) around, with a refined ear for the music, and the technical understanding of the dance in order to interpret successfully what he hears. Evan has paid his dues as a dancer, teacher and musician in the Tango and it is obvious when you see/hear him.” Alex Krebs

Thanks to Mitra Martin & Lynn Lewin for making this event possible!!

•	FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

	Right before our September All-Night Milonga! 8:00-9:30 pm – ADV BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE: *~~ ZIPPY BABY OCHO MIX ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors Peppy and unexpected musical elements to add to your close-embrace dancing that heighten connection and delight.

•	NOTE The above workshops are for dancers with the appropriate level of experience, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $5 Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $10 Regular: $20

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	Sept 17-21 Evan teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of his schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyTangoDivas.html

Aug 15 & 17

NEY MELO & JENNIFER BRATT

•	Ney & Jennifer

	Don't miss the chance to learn with this exciting young couple, and very popular teachers VIDEO http://www.studiotangovida.com/photos.html

	BIO NEY is one of today's most talented young dancers and teachers currently touring the world. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and passion for teaching. JENNIFER is regarded by many as the best female tango dancer in the US. Her movements are defined by a natural grace and expressive fluidity, and she is known for her sharp embellishments and articulate feet.

Thanks to Lynn Lewin & Coco Baran for making this event possible!!

•	FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

	Right before our August All-Night Milonga! 8:00-9:30 pm – INTERMEDIATE: *~~ PARADAS & CRUZADAS ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors
•	SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

	8:00-9:30 pm – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE: *~~ EMBELLISHMENTS FOR MEN & WOMEN ~~* At Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	NOTE The above workshops are for intermediate level dancers, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $5/one; $10/two Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two Regular: $20/one; $35/two

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	Aug 15-18 NEY & JENNIFER teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of their schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyNeyMelo.html

July 18 & 20

Los Hermanos Maca

•	Guillermo & Enrique De Fazio

	Don't miss the chance to study with this amazing duo. VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-mkR-KoPts

	BIO GUILLERMO & ENRIQUE DE FAZIO are internationally celebrated as the creators of an original style, full of speed, ability and humor. Known as Los Hermanos Macana, Guillermo & Enrique made their professional debut in 1997, reproducing the old practicas among men.

Thanks to Lynn & Casa de Practica for making this event possible!!

•	FRIDAY, JULY 18

	Right before our July All-Night Milonga! 8:00-9:30 pm – INTERMEDIATE: *~~ PLANEOS & ENROSQUES ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors
•	SATURDAY, JULY 19

	2:30-4:00 pm – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE: *~~ MILONGA CON TRASPIE ~~* 4:15:-5:45 pm – ADVANCE: *~~ MILONGA CON TRASPIE Beautiful Steps ~~* At Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	NOTE The above workshops are for intermediate level dancers, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two; $20/three Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $15/one; $25/two; $35/three Regular: $20/one; $35/two; $50/three

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	July 12-20 Los Hermanos Macana teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of their schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyMacana.html

July 3 & 6

NORBERTO PULPO ESBREZ

•	Pulpo & Stephanie

	Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from the spectacular Norberto "PULPO" Esbrez. VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLgqRT6NGoE

	BIO Norberto “PULPO” Esbrez’ unique fluid style has made him one of the most creative of today’s tango personalities. Teaching world-wide and at Buenos Aires' CITA for more than 6 years has earned him an International reputation. Through his understanding of the use of legwork in Argentine Tango, you will be able to learn how to adapt his technique to your own particular style of improvisational dancing.

Thanks to Lynn & Casa de Practica for making this event possible!!

•	THURSDAY, JULY 3

	8:00-9:30 pm – ALL LEVELS: *~~ TECNICA DEL PULPO ~~* 9:30-10:00 pm – GUIDED PRACTICA At Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
•	SUNDAY, JULY 6

	8:00-9:30 pm – INTERMEDIATE: *~~ ENGANCHES ~~* At Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $15/one; $25/two Regular: $20/one; $35/two

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Dabney Hall through the gardens on the North side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	July 3-5 PULPO teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of their schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyPulpo4.html

April 18 & 20

GUILLERMINA QUIROGA &
ROBERTO REIS AT CALTECH

•	Guillermina & Roberto

	Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from dancers of the caliber of Guillermina Quiroga & Roberto Reis! VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLgqRT6NGoE

	BIO World-renowned Master Teachers of Argentine Tango, Guillermia Quiroga and Roberto Reis have not visited Los Angeles as a couple since the 1990’s, when they performed with Forever Tango, The Hollywood Bowl and at the Universal Amphitheatre. They were also principal dancers with the Orchestra of Mariano Mores. Famous worldwide for her technique and imagination, Guillermina is a revolutionary teacher. She won the first Tango contest of the city of Buenos Aires just a year after she started dancing 17 years ago! She has since performed in Tango x 2, been principal dancer for Mariano Mores’ orchestra, dancer with the US and Europe tours of Broadway’s Forever Tango, exclusive principle dancers with Julio Iglesias’ Tango world tour, and performed in Tango Magic and Tango Argentino in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Over his extensive career, Roberto has participated in some of the most prestigious tango shows in more than 45 countries. He began his professional dancing career in 1981 and started tango in 1988 with Juan Carlos Copes.

Thanks to Lynn & Casa de Practica for making this event possible!!

•	FRIDAY, APRIL 18

	Right before our 4th anniversary All-Night Milonga! 8:00-9:30 pm – ADV BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: *~~ Vals, Musicality, Turns, Walking ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors
•	SUNDAY, APRIL 20

	8:30-10:00 pm – ADV BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: *~~ Varieties of Styling ~~* At Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	NOTE The above workshops are for advance beginner to intermediate level dancers, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $15/one; $25/two Regular: $20/one; $35/two

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Dabney Hall through the gardens on the North side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	APR 5-20 GUILLERMINA & ROBERTO teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of their schedule: Guillermina: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyGuillermina1.html Guillermina & Roberto: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyGuillermina2.html

February 28

DAMIAN LOBATO &
JENNIFER OLSON AT CALTECH

•	Damian & Jennifer

	BIO DAMIAN LOBATO has studied extensively with the 3 "pillars" of new generation tango: Gustavo Naveira, Chicho Frumboli and Fabian Salas. Jennifer Olson has taught with known tango masters Alex Krebs and Robin Thomas, and now partners Damian.

Thanks to Coco Baran making this
event possible!!

•	TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

	8:30-10:30 pm – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: *~~ TURNS: CHANGING ROLES ~~* At Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor Turning is an integral part of dancing tango socially as oftentimes traffic issues require you to dance in place. Here, we will refine your existing turning skills, as well as delve in deeper to turns involving both people orbiting around a single axis in the center.

•	NOTE The above workshops are for intermediate level dancers, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION Caltech Students w/ID: $5 Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $10 Regular: $15

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Winnett Lounge through the stairs on the East side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	MAR 1-2 Damian & Jennifer teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Tango Afficionado for the rest of their schedule: http://www.tangoafficionado.com/calendar/view_entry.php?id=219&date=20080301

February 26 & 27

LUIZA PAES AT CALTECH

•	Luiza Paes

	Caltech Tango Club is ecstatic to host the amazing Luiza Paes, partner to Norberto "Pulpo" Esbrez!! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from a great teacher! VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLgqRT6NGoE

	BIO LUIZA PAES studied music since she was six, for many years working in musical education and vocal technique. As a new form of musical expression, Luiza studied Argentine Tango with Norberto "Pulpo" Esbrez in Sao Paulo. Starting as a class assistant in his Sao Paulo studio, she later became his partner. As “Pulpo & Luiza” they traveled to the United States, Europe and Asia to perform and teach various tango workshops. In March of 2000, Luiza taught with Norberto at the II CITA (International Congress of Argentine Tango) in Buenos Aires, and her solo class “Musical Interpretation” was met with great success. Since 2005 Luiza has organized “Pulpo’s Tango Week,” a festival in Buenos Aires -- a friendly gathering of Tango dancers from all over the world. Luiza teaches all levels of technique, emphasizing the leader and follower's roles, improvisation and the ability to adapt, which is what a tango dancer must develop in order to follow different styles.

Thanks to Lynn & Casa de Practica for making this event possible!!

•	TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

	8:30-10:00 pm – ADV BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: *~~ Lead & Follow Technique ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors
•	WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

	8:30-10:00 pm – ADV BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: *~~ Multiplying Possibilities of Movements Through Technique, Contact & Connection ~~* At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors

•	NOTE The above workshops are for advance beginner to intermediate level dancers, and are not meant to be introductory courses.

•	ADMISSION PER WORKSHOP Caltech Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $15/one; $25/two Regular: $20/one; $35/two

•	Directions: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/directions/ Enter Dabney Hall through the gardens on the North side of the building. Parking: NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Note the above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off but the underground parking lot is open.

•	FEB 23-28 LUIZA teaching in LOS ANGELES Please visit Casa de Practica for the rest of her schedule: http://casadepractica.com/2006Update/Fancy/FancyLuiza.html