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Date(s) - 10/11/2016 - 13/11/2016
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Scroll down for schedule. Note that the follower’s technique class is a separate event from weekend and the cost is not yet determined.ABOUT:
Exceptional tango dancers and choreographers, Noel and Pablo are a perfect match for one another. Both began their dance training as children in Argentina & chose as young adults to pursue dance careers in North American, where they eventually met and married in Montreal. They teach at Studio Tango in Montreal and are sought after touring instructors in both Europe and North America. They generally travel with their daughter, Camila, age 5
I admire Pablo and Noel for their exploration of the discipline of tango as not only an exquisite social dance but also a powerful medium for expressing modern ideas on the stage, and clearly they know the difference! A weekend with these skilled teachers is always a treat!
Check out their web site extemporedanse.com
Background: Pablo’s parents, Mingo and Esther Pugliese, were esteemed Buenos Aires tango instructors, with whom I was fortunate to study on my first trips to Argentina in 1995 & 96. Pablo was an assistant with our group and later he and his mother traveled to Colorado to teach. To this day, I attribute my understanding of tango turns & sacadas to the Pugliese method.
Noel has had a long association with Halifax tango folks, since 2006 when she rescued a group of overwhelmed Halifax dancers attending their first Montreal tango festival! Her special guidance made a lasting impression, and Michael Scott and Frances Early subsequently brought her to Halifax to teach. Her friendly clear articulation of tango concepts is much appreciated.
Pre-weekend Event:
Thurs, Nov 10 = an extra TREAT!
Follower’s Technique with Noel (All-levels)
Serpentine/ 1489 Birmingham St
6:45 – 8 pm (before Lorne and Martina’s Practica)
Cost = TBA
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday evening, Nov 11
1313 Hollis St.
6:45-8 pm Class I = Wake up your Walk (Beginners + All-levels*)
Pablo and Noel will help you understand and develop your way of walking in connection with the music and your partner.
8:15-9:30 pm Class II = Starting with Pivots and Spirals (All-Levels) One of the key elements of this dance, proper pivots and spirals will give you a great foundation for all circular movement.
Saturday, Nov 12
1313 Hollis St.
1-2:30 pm Class III = Shared Delights of Crossed-System (beg/int) Exploring and understanding the organization of wait shifting through combinations in crossed system including follower’s embellishments.
3-4:30 pm Class IV = Circular Boleos (int) Pablo and Noel will teach the mechanics of Counter Boleos, how to properly lead and follow them in an elegant effortless way.
Sunday, Nov 13
Happy Souls’ Studio, 3089 Oxford St.
2-3:30 pm Class V = ABC of Turns (Int-Adv)
Turns are the underlying structure of all combinations in tango. Pablo and Noel will help you execute turns in both directions.
4-5:30 pm Class VI = Changes in Direction in Vals (int/Adv)
In their very dynamic vals style, Pablo and Noel will show you some of their favorite combinations of changes of direction.
COSTS Per Person(weekend)
Per class $30/$25 students
Special Package Topics I & II = $50/students $45
Multiple Class Discounts: 3 classes $85 / 4 =$100 /5= $115/6 = $130
Student discount $10
To register (singly or partnered): Please read about levels* and partnering** below. Then send an email specifying your class choices. If partnering a non-spouse, cc your partner in the email. Acceptance and/or wait listing is confirmed by email or phone. Payment: cash in person to Margaret, or interac e-transfer (once registration confirmed) or cheque to M.Spore by mail or in person.
*Levels Defined:
Beginner = focus on fundamental tango principles. For those, still taking beginner classes, & anyone wanting the fundamentals.
Intermediate = Taking your fundamental principle into more complex tango structures. Social dance fluency with tango basics recommended.
Advanced = a detailed investigation into challenging figures & combinations. Requires familiarity with a range of tango concepts, ability to digest complex material with possibility of integrating it into your social dance.
All-levels = a fundamental concept or step as applied at all-levels, so material is of interest to experienced dancers, yet accessible to less experienced.
If you don’t know your level, ask your instructor or check with Margaret!
**Rotation and Partner dynamics: Partner rotation will be recommended for all participants in the classes. Gender balance will be maintained within 2. Experienced students, who like working with a particular person, are encouraged to pre-register with that person for more int/advanced classes, provided that both of you are at the class level. If you prefer to register singly, your registration will be confirmed as soon as a single registrant of the corresponding role & level also registers. Singles are NOT assigned a specific partner and are free to partner as they choose at the start of the class, no guarantee of a perfect match! Once accepted as a single registrant, IT DOES NOT WORK TO SWITCH TO COUPLE REGISTRATION.
Private lessons are available with Pablo or Noel. Schedule with Margaret. Friday and/or Monday slots only. $80 + $5 floor fee. Both teachers = $120.
Note that private lessons are initially prioritized for workshop participants.
MILONGA SERPENTINE
1489 BirminghamSt
9-midnight
DJ: Michael Scott
Special Guests & Demo: Pablo & Noel
$10/students $7