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There are 4 messages totalling 290 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. NA-W: Metin in Portland Oregon Sept 30-Aug 1 2. NA-E: Latin & Argentine Tango Club of Detroit "Festival of Events" 3. NA-C, NA-E: Nestor & Patricia Ray - Marcos Questa & Mara Carlson 4. Tomas & Chantal in Salt Lake City


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Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:15:04 -0700 From: Clay Nelson <claybird @TELEPORT.COM> Subject: NA-W: Metin in Portland Oregon Sept 30-Aug 1 "Working with Metin was pure joy." "This was the most fun I have had in any dance workshop ever." "Metin has a true gift for teaching." These are a few of the comments posted on the tango newslist about = Metin's classes=20 (see www.bailatango.com/commentsonly.htm) . The following workshops hosted by Clay's Dance Studio, and will be held = at the Visount Ballroom, 722 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214. SAT SEPT 30 11:00-12:30 PM Beg/Adv Fundamentals According to Metin. Not your = average fundamentals class-- Metin's perspective is quite different and really cool. $20 1:30-3:00 PM Int/Adv Active/Passive and Up/Down Energy. = Uniquely Metin, this class shows different ways of leading pauses and = pivot turns. $20 3:30-5:00 PM Int/Adv Close Embrace. On this subject, Metin is = a bit iconoclastic. In other words, do what works--i.e., connect when = and where it is comfortable and logical. $20 SUN OCT 1 11:00-12:30 PM Int/Adv Sacadas. From simple to complex and = difficult, Metin will unravel the mysteries of this essential tango = move. $20 1:30-3:00 PM Int/Adv Interruptions. Also called "alterations" = or "change of direction", Metin often executes this move from a sacada. = $20 3:30-5:00 PM Adv Metin's Favorites. Hey, every teacher = has their favorite "stuff". This is a chance for Metin to show it and = share it. $20 *************************************************************************= ************ SAVE $45. Register for all 6 classes for only $75. (Metin will also be = available for privates on Thur Sept 28 & Fri Sept 29). Clay's Dance = Studio accepts, cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Clay's Dance Studio 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd Portland, OR 97223 (503) 244-8699 www.claysdancestudio.com claybird @teleport.com


Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 16:25:02 -0400 From: Ray Hogan <amyyray @MEDIAONE.NET> Subject: NA-E: Latin & Argentine Tango Club of Detroit "Festival of Events" We have so many events planned in September that the term "Festival of Events" is in order. Following is a listing of events in chronological order. Tuesday, September 5th Class at Dance Avenue in Dearborn. We will resume classes every Tuesday. The class will be from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. We will have a practica immediately following until 10:00pm. Note that we will also continue our classese at the Pittsfield Grange in Ann Arbor on Thursdays from 7:00pm t= o 9:00pm followed by a practica until 10:00pm. Saturday, September 9th Pe=F1a at Dance Avenue. We will have pe=F1as at Dance Avenue every secon= d Saturday of the month. September 9th will be the first. We will offer a class in Argentine folklore (chacarera) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. R=FAben a= nd Betty Cazal=E1 and Amy (all accomplished Argentine folklore dancers) will teach the class. Dinner will be served after the class. Then we will da= nce until everyone gets tired. Friday, September 15th Mariana Gonzalo & Claudio Pascuas arrive, direct from Buenos Aires. They will be with us through the end of the month. Claudio's mentor is Fabia= n Salas. We consider Fabian the "founding father" of our Club. They will participate in all our events and also will be available for private and small group lessons. Saturday, September 23rd Workshop and Pe=F1a at the Pittsfield Grange in Ann Arbor. In addition t= o Mariana & Claudio we will have Compa=F1=EDa TangoDanza with us for this e= vent. Compa=F1=EDa TangoDanza consists of Leandro Palou & Andrea Miss=E9, Gabr= iel Miss=E9 & Maria Sol Alzamora, and Diego Amor=EDn & Vanesa De L=EDo. The Workshop= begins at 1:00pm. There will be three 1 1/2 hour classes. We have the unique situation in which we can offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced lev= els simultaneously and have world class teachers for each level. We will hav= e a Pe=F1a beginning at 7:00pm with a group class in chacarera, followed by d= inner and dancing. Sunday, September 24th Join Amy & Ray, Claudio & Mariana, Leandro & Andrea, Gabriel & Maria Sol, and Diego & Vanesa for the milonga at the Brickhouse in Utica. The milonga begins at 7:00pm and ends at 11:00pm. Friday, September 29th THE LATIN & ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB OF DETROIT 7TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!! This will be a formal gala dinner and show at the beautiful and historic Lovett Hall in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. All three couples of TangoDanza and Claudio & Mariana will perform in the Show. In addition w= e will have some of Michigan's Greatest Dancers performing, including our o= wn Motor City Milongueros. No promises, but we are working very hard to get Silvia C=E9spedes back for our 7th Anniversary Celebration. We hope to h= ave Silvia with us for an extended time teaching and performing for the Club. General Dancing will begin at 7:00pm, dinner will be served at 9:00pn, th= e show will begin at 10:00pm. There will be three acts interspersed with general dancing. Saturday, September 30th A Party at the Scarab Club in the Detroit Cultural Center. Again, all o= ur special guests will be with us. An Argentine tango group class will be offered at 7:00pm, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The Party will begin at 9:00pm. Please join us and experience the unique atmosphere of = the Scarab Club. Sunday, October 1 Workshop at the Dance Avenue in Dearborn. In addition to Mariana & Claud= io we will have Compa=F1=EDa TangoDanza with us for this event. Compa=F1=ED= a TangoDanza consists of Leandro Palou & Andrea Miss=E9, Gabriel Miss=E9 &= Maria Sol Alzamora, and Diego Amor=EDn & Vanesa De L=EDo. The Workshop begins = at 1:00pm. There will be three 1 1/2 hour classes. We have the unique situation in which we can offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced lev= els simultaneously and have world class teachers for each level. We will hav= e a practice session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. In the interest of making this note as brief as possible we have not included a lot of details about each event. Please contact us for furthe= r information and reservations. Also, please visit our web site. We are in the process of redesigning the site. It is not complete yet, but take a look and let us know what you think. Abrazos, Amy y Ray Latin & Argentine Tango Club of Detroit 25283 Hopkins Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 (313) 561-3236 (313) 561-4505 (Fax) http://www.MotorCityMilongueros.com


Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 09:54:07 EDT From: Timothy Pogros <TimmyTango @AOL.COM> Subject: NA-C, NA-E: Nestor & Patricia Ray - Marcos Questa & Mara Carlson Tango in Cleveland Ohio in the month of September, WOW Labor Day weekend, Sept 1, 2, 3, and 4 Marcos Questas and Mara Carlson teach the tango at Belinda's Bar 9613 Madison Ave Beginning tango starting on Friday night and advancing, and advancing, and advancing so when you leave on Monday night, you'll leave dancing like the pros. Saturday night will be a great Milonga with Marcos and Mara performing Sunday night will be a T-bone Steak BBQ and tango under the stars Due to a Cancellation in another city Nestor and Patricia Ray are coming to Cleveland Sept 21, 22, 23, and 24 Teaching Milonguero style tango and Milonga Trespie For more information contact TimmyTango @aol.com 440/327-8211 www.tangocleveland.com


Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:20:14 MDT From: Jane Payne <saltango @HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Tomas & Chantal in Salt Lake City TOMAS AND CHANTAL in residence in Salt Lake City Sept. 5-22 TWO WEEKENDS OF LIVE MUSIC MILONGAS SEPT 9&10, 16&17 Tomas Howlin and Chantal Dauphinais, beautiful dancers and superb teachers from Montreal, will be teaching a series of classes in Salt Lake City September 5th-22nd. Intermediate/ Advanced class series: Tuesday evenings, Sept 5, 12, and 19, 8-10 pm This will be a small group class for dancers with at least one year of tango experience, focused on select topics. Class size will be limited. Phone 801-588-0788 for details. Beginning Series, September 7-10: Thursday September 7th, 8-9:30 pm. "Holding a body" Friday Septemeber 8th, 8-9:30pm "Musicality" Saturday September 9th, 12:15 - 1:45pm. "Milonga" 2-3:45pm "Vals & essential turns" Sunday September 10th, 1-2:30pm "Dance floor survival" 3-4:30pm, "Playing with the systems" Intermediate Series, September 16 & 17: Saturday, September 16, 12:30-2:30pm "Milonga" 3-5pm, "Vals and advanced turns" Sunday, September 17th 1-3pm, "Voleos and paradas" 3:30-5:30pm, "Sacadas" Class prices: $15/1.5 hr class, $20/2 hr class, Tomas and Chantal are available for private lessons throughout their stay. MILONGAS AND PERFORMANCES: 1ST Weekend: Saturday afternoon, September 9th: Neighborhood Milonga at the Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1700 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City. Saturday evening, September 9th: Tango Performance with Daniel Diaz(bandoneon) and Victor Sanchez(guitar), + Thomas & Chantal, Park City UT, 7:00pm. Milonga to follow. Sunday evening, September 10th: Wasatch Tango Milonga at the Green Street Social Club, 610 Trolley Square, 8:30-midnight. 2nd Weekend: Saturday evening, September 16th, 7:00pm. Tango Performance with Daniel Diaz (bandoneon) and Victor Sanchez(guitar) + Tomas & Chantal, Milonga to follow. Alta High, Salt Lake City. Sunday evening, September 17th, 8:30 - midnight. Sue's milonga at the Green Street Social Club, 610 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City. For dancers considering visiting from out of town: There are many gracious dancers in Salt Lake willing to open their homes to visiting dancers who would like a place to stay, and also many comfortable and reasonable hotels and motels in Salt Lake City and the neighboring ski resorts - a beautiful time to visit the mountains! Phone 801-588-0788 and leave a message if you have any questions about the workshop, where to stay, or how to get around in Salt Lake City. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.


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