Saturday 1/7/2012

7:30 – 9:00 pm: Play with the axis: Back cross ocho
9:00 – 10:30 pm: Practilonga (free to all participants)

Sunday 1/8/2012

2:30 – 4:00 pm Milonga: Axis and Space
4:10 – 5:40 pm Milonga: Axis and Syncopation
5:40 – 6:30 pm Practice

Pre-­register and for further information: pham.andrea@gmail.com

By Jan 4: $15/workshop, $40 for the whole weekend.
At door: $20 per workshop. $50 for three.

Andrea has been seriously devoted to tango since 2001 and has taught tango in Gainesville since 2006. Her regular training is mainly from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Nijmegen, Netherlands at prominent and influential schools. She dances as both leader and follower. As an instructor she emphasizes manner, fundamental techniques, connection and musicality. She teaches regular classes on Wednesday and Friday evenings, holds a practilonga on Friday evenings, 8-10pm at Papirusa Studio. Andrea is also a DJ.

http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/apham/tango-passion.html

Victor Crichton is known and loved by many in the wider region as a masterfully pedagogical teacher of the structure and fundamental techniques of Argentine Tango. His emphasis on precise technique, musicality, and improvisation is ideal for helping dancers significantly improve their social dancing skills.

WORKSHOPS:

W1. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm giro structure and variations
W2. 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm milonga beyond the basics
W3. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm demystifying “tango nuevo”

Arrive early to register.

EVENING:

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm pre-milonga class taught by Dubravko
9:00 pm – after midnight Milonga DJ-ed by Victor and a performance by Victor and Desiree

COST:

$25 for 1 workshop
$45 for two workshops
$60 for all three workshops

Milonga: $5 for those taking all three Victor’s workshops, $10 otherwise.

Workshops W1 and W2 are for those with at least 6 months of regular weekly tango dancing, W3 is open to all with some tango dancing experience.

Victor welcomes those who will attend the workshops to email him in advance with any questions or requests relevant to the subject matter.  They can send those emails to victor@tampatango.com.

TANGO BOOT CAMP with Andrea Pham

September 8-11, 2011

at PAPIRUSA Studio 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville FL

  Andrea holds a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Toronto, is a professor at the University of Florida. During her ballroom years, she seriously caught the ‘tango virus’ in her first trip to Buenos Aires in 2001, where she returns yearly for more. Since then she devotes herself completely to tango, has taught tango in Gainesville, FL since 2006. Andrea is occasionally a guest teacher in Ottawa, San Telmo, and Vietnam. She is also a DJ (guest DJ Ottawa, the Netherlands).  http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/apham/tango-passion.html Thursday Sept 8
Class 1
7:30 – 9:00pm Dance light and soft – lead and follow. Helps to control body weight in stillness or movement, reduce anticipation or stiffness, and improve balance and connection. 9:00 – 9:30 Practice Friday Sept 9
Class 2
7:30 – 9:00pm Musicality and improvisation: “Fighting d’Arienzo”. Fight habits in lead and follow when dancing to rhythmic music, enhance ability to improvise. 9:00 – 9:30 Practice Saturday Sept 10
Class 3
2:00 – 4:00pm Safe and graceful voleos – technique: lead and follow. Low and front voleos that are safe on the floor yet elegant and musical. 4:00 – 5:00 Practice Sunday Sept 11
Class 4
3:30 – 5:30pm Brave into me & thou: combination of pivoting and assertive lead/follow. Timing, Energy and Precision. 5:30 – 6:00 Practice 6:00 – 7:00pm Asian Delight dinner & social time. Watch some C.I.T.A. (Congresso Internacional de Tango Argentino). 7:00 – 10:00pm Practilonga, games and prize (open only for Boot Camp participants). 7 hours of lessons. Classes are designed for all levels. 5.5 hours of supervised practice and dancing. Dinner. Registration and Prices Boot Camp Pass (ALL classes, practica and dinner) paid by 8/30: $80  ($100 after); $60 for full-time students pre-registered.   Thursday and Friday Classes + Practice: $15 each / $20 at door.   Saturday and Sunday classes + Practice: $20 each / $25 at door   Weekend only (classes and events on Sat and Sun): $55. Checks payable to Andrea’s Practica and mailed to:
Andrea Pham
7916 NW 35 Place
Gainesville, FL 32606
Further information: pham.andrea@gmail.com
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WHEN; Saturday, July 9, 2011, 1pm-6pm
WHAT: Tango workshops with Mimi Santapa from Buenos Aires
WHERE: Club Pavadita, 308-B W. University Ave., Gainesville, Florida, 32601
HOW MUCH: see below
HOW TO REGISTER: see below

After her workshops in Tallahassee, (http://www.facebook.com/notes/tango-at-el-laguito/mimi-santapa-workshops-july-1-3-at-el-laguito/208274785884268), Mimi Santapa, a world renowned tango educator and friend of Florida, will be with us in Gainesville on Saturday, July 9, 2011. We have five one hour slots available between 1pm-6pm to do the following:

Mimi will teach any tango-related topic you desire her to teach for an hour to a group of one or more attendees. The topics include but are not limited to:

- The anatomy of a performance
- Mimi’s concept of tango structure (posture, axis, elegance)
- Exercises to develop good posture
- How to do ochos with elegance
- Lapiz and enrosque
- Develop strength in your giros
- How to walk with elegance
- Elements of axis, force and energy
- Characteristics of tango, vals, milonga
- Use of cruzadas and double time
- Dancing an organic calecita + variations
- How to develop relaxation in the body and shoulders
- Introduction to tango

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Since possible topics are many, we decided to offer you the way to design your own workshop (pick one topic from the list above or add your own), reserve an hour (between 1 and 6 pm starting on full hour), recruit a group of like-minded (or not), and let us know what you want by posting a response to this event (or, less preferably, by messaging Dubravko Kakarigi). In case your desired time slot is already taken, find another – act quickly for best choices.

HOW MUCH?

Groups of 1-6 attendees: $100/hour for the group; $15/hour for each additional attendee.

HOW TO REGISTER?

We trust that by announcing your desired study hour with Mimi you will honor it if we can offer it to you. No additional formalities are needed.

Mimi will be with us at the milonga – we hope we will see her dancing a demo or two.

June 25/26, 2011 – Pavadita Tango Regional – “Exciting weekend of friendship in Tango – dance, study, chat, nourish – with special guest instructors from Tampa/Argentina Victoria Sarquisse and Federico Jorquera.”

http://www.TampaTangoArgentino.com

Click here to Pre-register and save $10.00

SATURDAY, JUNE 25:

WORKSHOP-1: 2:00pm – 3:45pm – “THE ANATOMY OF A BOLEO – all you ever wanted to know about this most loved of all tango delicacies”

WORKSHOP-2: 4:00pm – 4:45pm – “EXCITING DYNAMIC TURNS WITH SACADAS IN CLOSE EMBRACE – techniques and joys of dancing them just right and tight”

PRE-MILONGA CLASS: 8pm-9pm – TECHNIQUES FOR GOOD AND EASY DANCING

MILONGA: 9pm – after midnight – A SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY VICTORIA AND FEDERICO

SUNDAY, JUNE 26:

WORKSHOP-3: 11am-noon – “TangoFlex: FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, & BODY CONTROL” – a not to be missed fun class for all who wish to improve their dance and feel better (please bring yoga mats or towels)

BRUNCH: noon – 3pm – Brunch delicacies and socializing, Victoria and Federico story of tango, guided practice

All workshops are for both followers and leaders.

COST:

ALL EVENTS (2 classes, milonga, TangoFlex, brunch, practica – 24 hours of tango with some rest and nutrition in between): $90 ($75 for students)

SATURDAY EVENTS: $60 ($50/students)

SUNDAY EVENTS: $35 ($30/students)

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS: $30 each or $55 for both ($25 and $45 for students, respectively)

MILONGA: $10 ($5/students)

TangoFlex class: $25 ($20/students)

BRUNCH w/out the TangoFlex: $15 ($10/students)

BRUNCH w/ TangoFlex: $35 ($30/students)

LOCATION:

All events take place at Club Pavadita, 308-B W University Ave, Gainesville, FL. USA

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122036687879481

Contact Steve Littler tangopavadita@gmail.com 352-371-6944

Free Parking Map http://www.gainesvilledance.com/Home/FreeParkingGainesvilleDance.aspx

ACCOMMODATION:

Plentiful local lodging available in local hospitality businesses as well as in your friendly local tanger@s homes – please let us know if you need assistance.

VICTORIA & FEDERICO’S BIO

Victoria Sarquisse and Federico Jorquera, born and raised in Argentina, are young salon and show style tango dancers and instructors.  Their tango technique is elegant and dynamic, yet relaxed and focused on connection and musicality. While teaching they emphasize on the use of music as the true guidance for movement and expression; dancing with harmony as a perfect synchronization of rhythm between dancers, creating a new joyful sensation for this ultimate seductive dance.

Victoria is the creator of TangoFlex, the newest Tango training specialized for increasing flexibility, balance, and body control; perfectly designed to complement the dancers’ movement. She also specializes in footwork technique and woman embellishments, offering classes and specialized workshops nationally and internationally (holding certifications in: Fitness, Yoga, Flexibility Training, Spinning, and Dance).  Federico specializes in musicality, body positioning, and connection.  They recently taught and performed in various cities in the US, Argentina, and Ecuador.  In December Victoria also taught classes at “Cancilleria Argentina” for the Argentinean Government and at the “Escuela Argentina de Tango” in Buenos Aires.

REMARKABLE PRESENTATIONS IN 2010

•    Featured at the Midsummer Night Swing festival at the Lincoln Center in New York City in July
•    Performed LIVE on TV in New York City Channel 11 “Morning News”
•    Formed part of the “Masters of Tango Gala and Show” at the United States Tango Congress and Festival in Miami, performing on stage with some of the best tango dancers in the world including Miriam Larici, Leo Barrionuevo, Romina Levin, Claudio Villagra and Gustavo Naveira and Gisselle Anne
•    They performed on a theatre production with the remarkable orchestra Quintango in their US tour
•    Performed at La Casa de La Cultura in Quito, Ecuador; where they also taught a series of Tango workshops to local Tango Instructors
•    Performed live with Argentina’s neo-tango orchestra “Otros Aires” in the orchestra’s first appearance in the US
•    Featured dancers at the ARTE 2010 Tampa Bay’s Festival of the Americas
•    Tango Instructors at Argentine Tango Cruise Week taking place on February 13-20, 2011 at the Ruby Princess, Princess’ Newest Ship.

Victoria & Federico live and teach in Tampa, FL, and are the Directors of Tampa Tango Argentino Webpage: http://www.TampaTangoArgentino.com

A Little History About Us…

Victoria Sarquisse, born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina; started her artistic career in Ballet as young as 4 years old. As a very active child, she could not stop flipping, swinging, and climbing…so her mom also signed her up for Gymnastics.  What started as a hobbie ended up as a lifestyle. Just a few years later she became a member of the National Gymnastics Federation of Argentina, and she was competing at National Championships.  Victoria participated in national and international Gymnastics Competitions winning many titles.  As part of the gymnastics curriculum (which included dance and classical training) she studied Ballet with a dance instructor, ballerina, and performer of el “Teatro Colon”. Victoria’s favorite event was Floor Exercise and her favorite routine was, of course, a Tango (Fuga y Misterio de Piazzola).  Since that first tango danced at a competition in GEBA (Gymnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires); she knew that Tango was, one day, going to become her life.

After 15 years of hard training, Victoria moved to the US as a recipient of a scholarship in gymnastics.  She taught Gymnastics and Ballet at Browns Gymnastics in Orlando and LaFleurs Gymnastics in Tampa, Florida.  In addition to Tango she also studied several dance movements and techniques (including certifications) in: Yoga, Flexibility, Spin, Zumba, and Weight Training which she teaches at Powerhouse Gym and at the YMCA in Tampa, FL. Victoria is also an Adjunct Professor of Communications at HCC (Hillsborough Community College).

Federico Jorquera, born in Mendoza, Argentina and raised in: Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, and Mexico was exposed to many beats and dances from Latin America.  He plays the piano and the guitar.  Rhythm is in his bloodstream!  Tango became his main focus when he met Victoria at the University of Central Florida in 2001.  At UCF Victoria got her Master’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication with a minor in International Business and Marketing and Federico got his Computer Engineering degree.

(If you are an experienced Tango dancer and bring in one or more paying beginners that you want to mentor – or not -, you can attend for free.)

Syllabus
…
Teacher: Dubravko Kakarigi
Assistants: Elke Weiblezahl, Sarah Bollinger, Steve Littler
Location: 308-B W University Ave, Gainesville, FL

Dates/times: 1-5pm, 5 Saturdays, from April 16, 23, 30 & May 21 & 28, 2011

Objective: Introduce you to the art of dancing tango socially and enable you to enjoy dancing at a milonga (gathering where tango is danced socially)

Topics:

1. introduction (session 1)

a. history
b. resources

2. elements

a. walking
b. posture
c. embrace
d. connection
e. musicality

3. concepts

a. open vs close embrace (1, 2)
b. tracks (sessions 1, 2, 3)
c. single, double time (2, 3)
d. cross vs. parallel walk (3, 4)
e. “cross” (4)
f. change of front (4, 5, 6)
g. change of direction (7, 8)
h. “code” or grapevine (9)
i. molinete (9, 10)

4. techniques

a. exercises
b. axis
c. disassociation
d. balance
e. pivot

Course is taught in 10 2-hour sessions with extra times for practice. All elements of tango and all techniques are explored in each session with more and more rigor devoted to them, as appropriate for the concept studied as the course progresses. This syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change depending on the progress the class makes.

Towards the end of the course, you will be invited to attend Milonga Pavadita. At the end of the course, you will show what you have learned at the Milonga Pavadita.

Cost: $200 paid before March 14, $250 March 14 and before March 19, $300 on March 19, $35/session for walk-ins. Make payment via PayPal (click on the link below or e-mail tangopavadita@gmail.com for instructions).

See the course anouncement for more detailed information and PayPal pament links. https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=19L2LaKOtNZruukAD-f2vUkT-5Fa6ZfCxciqFLIUQIvo&pli=1

Syllabus Document: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1umxFbp96XHfyGgQjhLsGIjeEZm4KWctxzpc1d4ifG0M

No partner necessary. We will make all efforts to match the students gender-wise.

Dubravko Kakarigi has been dancing tango since 2004. He has been teaching since 2006. Dubravko studied with many renowned teachers in the US and in Buenos Aires (among others: Ana Maria Schapira, Mimi Santapa, Susana Miller, Maria Plazaola, Cacho Dante, Julio Balmaceda and Corina dela Rosa, Pedro “Tete” Rusconi, Jorge Torres, Alberto Paz and Valorie Hart, Santiago Croce). He travels to Buenos Aires yearly and to many festivals and gatherings in the US to expand his tango.

(If you are an experienced Tango dancer and bring in one or more paying beginners that you want to mentor – or not -, you can attend for free.)

Syllabus
…
Teacher: Dubravko Kakarigi
Assistants: Elke Weiblezahl, Sarah Bollinger, Steve Littler
Location: 308-B W University Ave, Gainesville, FL

Dates/times: 1-5pm, 5 Saturdays, from April 16, 23, 30 & May 21 & 28, 2011

Objective: Introduce you to the art of dancing tango socially and enable you to enjoy dancing at a milonga (gathering where tango is danced socially)

Topics:

1. introduction (session 1)

a. history
b. resources

2. elements

a. walking
b. posture
c. embrace
d. connection
e. musicality

3. concepts

a. open vs close embrace (1, 2)
b. tracks (sessions 1, 2, 3)
c. single, double time (2, 3)
d. cross vs. parallel walk (3, 4)
e. “cross” (4)
f. change of front (4, 5, 6)
g. change of direction (7, 8)
h. “code” or grapevine (9)
i. molinete (9, 10)

4. techniques

a. exercises
b. axis
c. disassociation
d. balance
e. pivot

Course is taught in 10 2-hour sessions with extra times for practice. All elements of tango and all techniques are explored in each session with more and more rigor devoted to them, as appropriate for the concept studied as the course progresses. This syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change depending on the progress the class makes.

Towards the end of the course, you will be invited to attend Milonga Pavadita. At the end of the course, you will show what you have learned at the Milonga Pavadita.

Cost: $200 paid before March 14, $250 March 14 and before March 19, $300 on March 19, $35/session for walk-ins. Make payment via PayPal (click on the link below or e-mail tangopavadita@gmail.com for instructions).

See the course anouncement for more detailed information and PayPal pament links. https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=19L2LaKOtNZruukAD-f2vUkT-5Fa6ZfCxciqFLIUQIvo&pli=1

Syllabus Document: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1umxFbp96XHfyGgQjhLsGIjeEZm4KWctxzpc1d4ifG0M

No partner necessary. We will make all efforts to match the students gender-wise.

Dubravko Kakarigi has been dancing tango since 2004. He has been teaching since 2006. Dubravko studied with many renowned teachers in the US and in Buenos Aires (among others: Ana Maria Schapira, Mimi Santapa, Susana Miller, Maria Plazaola, Cacho Dante, Julio Balmaceda and Corina dela Rosa, Pedro “Tete” Rusconi, Jorge Torres, Alberto Paz and Valorie Hart, Santiago Croce). He travels to Buenos Aires yearly and to many festivals and gatherings in the US to expand his tango.

Located in the old Firestone Building just east of the Seagle Building at NW 3rd Street and University Ave. in downtown Gainesville. There is free parking on 3rd Street (which is one-way southbound) if you get there early enough. There are 8 angled slots against the brick wall on the east side. Also in the covered portico on the SE side of the building there are 10+ slots. (Or you can park next door to the west in the Seagle Building lot for just $2 for the evening which we collect at the door and for which we give you receipt to place in your car window.)

Directions from Google Maps

Now held EVERY Saturday night of each month EXCEPT the 1st week as of Feb 19, 2011.

7:30 p.m. All levels Tango technique class with Dubravko Kakarigi

8:30 p.m. – at least midnight Milonga (traditional Argentine Tango dancing social).

DJ:  Dubravko Kakarigi

$10.00 per person ($5.00 for minors & students with valid ID) No lesson, just social dancing from 8:30 p.m. – midnight

Pavadita Practica 1st Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Usually 1 hour of Lessons and help for beginners. Then 2:00 hours open floor to practice. Two dance floors to use. (Perfect your basic posture, embrace, Tango walk and various steps so you will be ready for the milonga.)

Pavadita Brunch/Practica: 4th Sunday from 11: 00 am – 3:00 pm. Yummies by Elke and Sarah. Tango videos. Lesson on fundamentals essential to Tango especially good for beginners. Help from more experienced dancers available. Open floor dance time to practice your steps.

Team Committee: Dubravko Kakarigi – Programming; Elke Weibezahl, Sarah Bollinger – Logistics, Hosting; Steve Littler – Promotions.

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For more information:

Steve Littler
352-371-6944

email: tangopavadita@gmail.com

All levels technique lesson at 7:30 p.m. with Dubravko Kakarigi.
Milonga starts at 8:30 p.m.
DJ: Dubravko Kakarigi
…
General Admission: $10. Students: $5

Location is at the corner of N.W. 3rd Street and University Ave. on the second floor of the old Firestone Building just east of the Seagle Building (our only 10 floor skyscraper in town. LOL!)

Free parking in the ground floor covered portico on the East side AND on the side street 3rd Street which is one-way going south. (If you can’t find free parking, we have negotiated a special rate with the Seagle Building next door West for only $2 which you pay at the milonga. That is super cheap compared to other lots which are $4-$5 and super convenient so please don’t let that stop you from attending. If you can’t find free parking and don’t have the extra $2, park in the Seagle lot and come in anyway. If you forget your wallet, come in anyway.)

Team Pavadita: Dubravko Kakarigi – Programming, Elke Weibezahl, Sarah Bollinger – Logistics, Hosting, Steve Littler – Promotions.

For more information contact tangopavadita@gmail.com