You're Invited!
Valentine's Milonga

Hosted by Barbara and Lee
 
When:  Saturday,  February 13, 2010
Time: 8:00 to 10:30 pm
Where: Studio of Dance Arts
 7 5th Street, Eureka
 (corner of 5th & A St. Upstairs)
Cost: $7 per person
 
Pre-Milonga Class taught by Barbara and Lee
Interesting Ganchos and Enganches
7 - 8 pm - $5 per person
 
Everyone  wearing red (red dress, red skirt, red shirt, etc.) will be entered into a drawing for a bottle of Champagne!
 
Please bring a finger food or a beverage to share.
 
We look forward to meeting you and hope you'll join us!
 
For more information, call (858) 228-7546 or
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Please join us at the Weller House Inn
WHI - Tango Weekend:  February 26 - 28,  2010
Detlef Engel & Melina Sedo

Friday
7 - 8 pm - CIRCULAR MOVEMENT for COMMUNICATION

For quality of movement, these basic principles enhance communication in the embrace and relaxation of organic movements which help us communicate more clearly.  
(Also good for dancers familiar with this concept who want to brush up on the techniques.  Highly recommended as preparation for our other workshops during the weekend.)
 
8 - 10 pm - PRACTICA  with Refreshments

Saturday
10:30 – noon - TANGO– TECHNIQUE & BODYWORK

Working with relaxation and tension,  finding axis,  examining the walk,  working on dissociation and relaxed pivoting.  All the techniques which allow you to stay relaxed while dancing.  (No partner required;  for both leaders and followers.)
 

12:30 - 2 pm - ELEGANT  VARIATIONS of the  CAMINAR

In this class, we‘ll develop elegant and sophisticated variations of the Caminar that play with the crossed system through subtle communication. We‘ll make these even more challenging by inserting decorations, which make each single movement so charming.
2:30 - 4 pm - MILONGA  LISA

You don’t need complex steps to dance a good Milonga - a unique dynamic and your connection to the music is what makes this dance so special!   We’ll explore rhythmical variations of the Milonga-walk, and combine  elements for small and playful movements.
 
7:30 - 10:30pm - MILONGA   --  DJ Detlef;  9 pm Melina & Detlef  performance

Sunday
10:30am – noon - Rhythmic and Fluid Variations of OCHOS

After some basic work to Ochos-technique, we‘ll combine the elements of rhythmic or fluid movements appropriate to different kinds of Tango music.
 
12:30 - 2 pm - GOODBYE  GRAPEVINE:  TURNING Without Memorized Patterns

Combining the basic elements (steps & pivots) to turns without memorizing patterns. For us,
the molinete is only ONE way to turn.  Have fun exploring them. (We  recommend taking the Ochos-class before this one, as we introduce our idea of communicating pivots there.)
 

2:30 - 4 pm - Vals – The Music


Explore the rhythmical variations in Vals and integrate them in variations of the walk and several known movements. This may sound simple, but is it not: there are certain rhythmical variations which are forgotten most of the time and dancing them requires proficiency to really lead and follow in order to “time“ your movements

All levels welcome to attend all classes
Beginners are cordially invited to observe more advanced segments
Drop-in rate:   $20 per class, $15  for Saturday Milonga
Weekend pass:  7 classes, practica & milonga $120; early bird $100 one week ahead
 
To register or schedule privates contact Viv:  707 964-4415  or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Weller House Inn
THE VIRGIN REDWOOD BALLROOM
DANCE & LODGE at the WH I

Fine guest rooms – ask for dancer’s discount!
 

524 Stewart Street, Fort Bragg, CA  95437  USA
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