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There are 5 messages totalling 444 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. NA-W: Ramiro Giglioti Music workshop for tango dancers, Los Angeles Oct. 27th and 29th 2000 2. Pablo Veron Workshop in Tampa Bay 3. NA-W: POCHO PIZZARRO TOUR OF THE US 4. NA-W: Golden Gate Milonga, Instructors' Schdule 5. NA-E: Boston: Oct 21-23 - Cecilia Gonzalez and Jean Sebastien Rampazzi


Geographical topics keywords are: SA (South America), NA-E, NA-C, NA-W (North America East/Central/West), EU-W, EU-E (Europe West/East), AASP (Asia/Africa/South Pacific), MISC (non-geographical announcements). E.g., Subject: AASP: Week-long Tango Festival in Sydney, Australia





Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 13:45:54 -0700 From: Luisa Zini <zini @CHEM1.USC.EDU> Subject: NA-W: Ramiro Giglioti Music workshop for tango dancers, Los Angeles Oct. 27th and 29th 2000 RAMIRO GIGLIOTTI, part of the 'Grupo Graciela Gonzales', on his tour of the US and Canada this Fall, will stop in LOS ANGELES and give his already famous in Buenos Aires, MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS. Good dancer and professional musician, Ramiro put all his insider knowledge of music at the service of tango dancers. - In this workshop he explores the structure of music as a way to understand and dance to the music following the different intricate themes that make the music so beautiful. - He will explore different ways to step on the beat and to create syncopation and traspie, all for tango milonga and waltz. - He makes you understand deeply the differences between the various orchestras. what make them different and why they inspire us certain things rather than others. And so on I could tell you a lot about it since I was so fortunate to take this workshop in Buenos Aires last June, it is really great and changed my perception of the dance, made me more aware and improved my way of following as a woman, but I am sure a man can get even more out of it on how to dance to the music and how to play freely with it. So here is all the info you need to come to the: MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS, taught by Ramiro Gigliotti LOS ANGELES FRIDAY OCTOBER 27th SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH AT THE : HOLLYWOOD DANCE STUDIO 817 N. HIGHLAND (1 and 1/2 block North of Melrose) HOLLYWOOD For more information e-mail me at zini @chem1.usc.edu or go to the website where I posted a flier with more details on the workshop: http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~zini/ramiromusic Or call me at 323-766 7483 bye Luisa -- Luisa Zini Department of Chemistry University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA phone: 213-7409337


Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:35:14 EDT From: Victor Crichton <victor_vsc @HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Pablo Veron Workshop in Tampa Bay Exciting News for Tango Lovers! I am thrilled to be able to announce a weekend of workshops with the incomparable Pablo Veron on November 10, 11, & 12th. The workshops will be held at Dancer's Rendezvous, 4445 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL. Everyone involved with the world of Argentine Tango knows of Pablo Veron, but for those that are new, let me tell you a little bit about him. Pablo was the star of the critically acclaimed movie "The Tango Lesson" and if you haven't seen it, please take a trip to Blockbuster and rent it. This movie has been responsible for introducing many people to this wonderful dance that we all love so much. Pablo was also one of the featured dancers in the revival of the hit Broadway show "Tango Argentino" last year and is know as one of the world's most unique and innovative dancers. Last June I took a trip to Montreal to attend one of his workshops and I found Pablo to be an excellent and caring teacher. He presents his material and technique in an exciting and easy to comprehend manner and was very attentive to people's varying needs. Pablo is very active with performing and other aspects of Tango and now teaches very few workshops. Don't miss this rare opportunity to study with one of the world's greatest dancers and most charismatic personalities. The schedule for the weekend is: Friday, November 10th Class 1 7:00pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Milonga to welcome Pablo to Tampa Bay - 9:00pm - ? Saturday, November 11th Class 2 12:00 - 1:15 Intermediate Class 3 1:30 - 2:45 Intermediate Class 4 4:00 - 5:15 Advanced Class 5 5:30 - 6:45 Advanced Sunday, November 12th Class 6 12:00 - 1:15 Intermediate Class 7 1:30 - 2:45 Intermediate Class 8 4:00 - 5:15 Advanced Class 9 5:30 - 6:45 Advanced We recommend that intermediate dancers take only the intermediate classes and we strongly recommend that advanced dancers take all of the classes. The prices are: -Individual workshops - $40 -Package of five workshops plus milonga - $160 (If paid by November 3rd - $130) -Package of all workshops plus milonga - $235 (If paid by November 3rd - $170 For more information or to make reservations, please call Victor Crichton at (727) 573-9271 or email tangovictor @bigfoot.com _________________________________________________________________________ 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.


Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 18:11:13 -0700 From: Luisa Zini <zini @CHEM1.USC.EDU> Subject: NA-W: POCHO PIZZARRO TOUR OF THE US I am posting this letter for Guillermo Valente: I am organizing part of the tour of Pocho Pizzarro in the United States. He is going to be in the US the whole month of February 2001. I still have some dates available on his schedule. Whoever would be interested in having this great dancer and teacher of teachers come and contribute to the quality of the dance of their communities let me know by writing to my e-mail address: Munchausen69 @hotmail.com bye, Guillermo Valente -- Luisa Zini Department of Chemistry University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA phone: 213-7409337


Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:04:06 -0700 From: Luz-Mary Harris <lmharris @RICOCHET.NET> Subject: NA-W: Golden Gate Milonga, Instructors' Schdule TANGO IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, EVERY WEDNESDAY. The GOLDEN GATE MILONGA is an ongoing event in San Francisco, organized by Steve & Luz-Mary Harris. The "DJ" and instructor is Glenn Corteza. In addition, we feature guests instructors from Argentina. THE GUEST INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE WILL BE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH -- Hernan Obispo and Mariana Dragone Hernan has taught worldwide including Canada, Brazil, Japan, Korea, France, Denmark, Italy, and of course Buenos Aires. His style is beautifully fluid and elegant with great concentration on technique and classical style. His teachers include the Dinzels, Pugliese and Naveira. He was a great success when he came last year. Mariana Dragone has taught at Nora's Tango Week and at CITA. She has danced as the partner of El Indio. They will be coming from teaching in Montreal and will be teaching next at the Portland Tangofest. OCTOBER 25TH -- Christopher Nassopoulos and Caroline Peattie Christopher Nassopoulos and Caroline Peattie teach Argentine tango classes based on the milonguero, or social style of Argentine Tango. They have taught tango both in the Bay Area and other parts of the country. They emphasize floor craft, musicality, turns, and embrace, while maintaining a playfulness in their dance. The techniques of both following and leading receive equal attention. Christopher and Caroline have traveled to Buenos Aires to study with Susana Miller, one of the most respected teachers of the "milonguero" style. COMING IN NOVEMBER Marcelo & Yanina, details to follow. The GOLDEN GATE MILONGA is held at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, (on the Marina in SAN FRANCISCO). (The Golden Gate Yacht Club offers full bar for its members and Milonga attendees on Wed. Night.) Class & Milonga =96 $12.00 Class -7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Milonga =96 $8.00 8:30 p.m. to Midnight Directions to Golden Gate Yacht Club: From San Francisco, Take Van Ness Ave. north. Turn left on Bay Street, Right on Laguna, Left on Beach, Right on Marina Blvd. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right on Yacht Road (just before Baker, the last street light before Doyle Drive) follow Yacht Road and stay right, past the St. Francis Yacht Club to the end of the point. Park by the large stone light house monument and walk to the Golden Gate Yacht club. From Marin exit on Marina Blvd., left on Scott and make a U turn to go back on Marina Blvd. (You can not turn left on Marina Blvd. as you come off Doyle Drive) Stay in the far right lane and turn right on Yacht Road, toward the water just before Baker, the last street light before Doyle Drive) follow Yacht Road and stay right, past the St. Francis Yacht Club to the end of the point. Park by the large stone light house monument and walk to the Golden Gate Yacht club.


Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 01:04:14 -0400 From: Shahrukh Merchant <merchant @ALUM.MIT.EDU> Subject: NA-E: Boston: Oct 21-23 - Cecilia Gonzalez and Jean Sebastien Rampazzi The Tango Society of Boston presents: Weekend Tango workshops Oct 21-23 with CECILIA GONZALEZ from Buenos Aires & JEAN SEBASTIEN RAMPAZZI Summary ======= September workshops with CECILIA GONZALEZ & JEAN SEBASTIEN RAMPAZZI, 21-23 October (Sat, Sun & Mon), with one of our most popular teachers -- and one of the few to return to Boston for the third time. And for the first time, we are featuring Tango DJ Michel Auzat from Montreal for our Saturday night Milonga (which will of course also feature an exhibition by Cecilia and Jean Sebastien). Special Notes ============= Please remember that the last chance to get the advance purchase price is to: - Send your registration by mail by Monday, 16 October, OR - Bring in person to one of the next two Wednesday Dance Break at the VFW (11 or 18 October), OR - Pay on-line with PayPal.com by midnight on Wed, 18 October (details below). Admission at the door will also be available (although without the advance registration discount, of course). DETAILS ON CECILIA & JEAN SEBASTIEN WORKSHOPS (Oct 21-23, 2000)


Cecilia Gonzalez is considered one of the top women Tango teachers in Buenos Aires today. She has studied Tango with maestro Domingo Pugliese, and has taught and performed worldwide both by herself and with former partners Osvaldo Zotto, Pablo Veron, Fabian Salas, Miguel Angel Zotto, and Mariano "Chicho" Frumboli. Cecilia has been invited to numerous Tango Congresses worldwide (including the prestigious CITA-1999 and CITA-2000), and tours extensively to teach in Europe and North America. These are in addition, of course, to her classes in Argentina, various Tango performances, and even two appearance dancing Tango in the movie Evita! Jean Sebastien Rampazzi has been collaborating and partnering with Cecilia Gonzalez since 1999 and they toured Europe together in May-June 2000. He has studied tango with Gustavo Naveira, Pablo Veron, Fabian Salas and Mariano "Chicho" Frumboli. Regularly invited to dance in places like the Berlin Philharmonic Theatre, he is part of the new generation of tango dancers. LOCATION VFW Mt. Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. WORKSHOPS Saturday 21 October 2000: 11:45 am - 5:45 pm Sunday 22 October 2000: 12:45 pm - 6:45 pm Monday 23 October 2000: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm LA MILONGA Saturday evening, 21 October 2000: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am with an exhibition showcase by Cecilia & Jean-Sebastien, and music by Tango DJ Michel Auzat from Montreal. Send in your registrations soon to take advantage of the lower advance registration rates. You can get a copy of the flyer at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ or pick one up at a Wednesday Dance Break or other local events. (See below for details on sending registrations electronically.) DETAILED SCHEDULE Saturday, 21 October 2000 (Beginners through Advanced)


11:45 - Noon: Registration & warm-up Noon - 2:00 pm: T1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TANGO FOR IMPROVISATION. Leading & following, developing natural & "organic" body movements. Essential for beginners, recommended for all. 2:15 - 3:45 pm: T2: TANGO TURNS (GIROS). Basics of Tango turns and their use in moving around the floor. 4:15 - 5:45 pm: T3: RHYTHMS & SYSTEMS. Understand "parallel" and "crossed" systems, and the relationship and use of rhythm when changing between systems. 8:30 pm - 12:30 am: LA MILONGA featuring showcase by Cecilia and Jean Sebastien, and music by DJ Michel Auzat from Montreal. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments served. Sunday, 22 October 2000 (Intermediate through Advanced)


12:45 am - noon: Registration and warm-up 1:00 - 3:00 pm: T4: STRUCTURE. Use of structure provided by giros to understand & vary the possible combinations. 3:15 - 4:45 pm: T5: CHANGE OF DIRECTION. Alternative way of changing direction of turns. 5:15 - 6:45 pm: T6: CONTRA-BOLEOS. Technique for boleos where the man moves in opposite direction of the woman. Monday, 23 October 2000 (For Advanced dancers)


7:15 - 7:30 pm: Registration and warm-up 7:30 - 9:00 pm: A1: ADVANCED TANGO I 9:30 - 11:00 pm: A2: ADVANCED TANGO II (Combining and varying material of previous workshops with addition of new material and varying techniques and dynamics. You may wish to take this with a partner, but it is not required.) PRICES Workshops are 1.5 or 2 hours each, and cost as little as $9/hour of instruction (members in advance). Students get a 30% additional discount on all prices below (except membership). Detailed pricing information below. Electronic payment accepted with MasterCard or VISA using PayPal.com (and 1-time rebate of $5 by PayPal.com for trying it!). Sorry, we cannot accept credit card payments in any other way yet--if you are not using PayPal.com, please pay by cheque. Members in advance $20 each workshop (1.5-2 hours), or All 3 on one day for $50 (Saturday, Sunday) $20 for one class, $40 for both (Monday) $5 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night WEEKEND PASS: All Sat & Sun workshops + Milonga: $90 ADVANCED SUPER-PASS (all of the above): $115 Non-Members in advance $25 each (Saturday or Sunday) $25 each (Monday) $7 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night Tango Society Membership: $10 for 1 year (lower member prices apply) Members at the door $25 each workshop (1.5-2 hours), or All 3 on one day for $60 (Saturday, Sunday) $25 for one class, $50 for both (Monday) $7 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night WEEKEND PASS: All Sat & Sun workshops + Milonga: $110 ADVANCED SUPER-PASS (all of the above): $145 Non-Members at the door $30 each workshop (Saturday or Sunday) $30 each workshop (Monday) $10 for "LA MILONGA" on Saturday night Tango Society Membership: $10 for 1 year (lower member prices apply) Mail payments to: The Tango Society of Boston, P.O. Box 390055, Cambridge, MA 02139-0055. Advance payments must be postmarked by Monday, 16 October 2000 if sent by US mail. You may also pay in person at a Wednesday Dance Break or electronically with PayPal by 18 October 2000 to qualify for the advance rate. PRIVATE LESSONS & SUPPLEMENTARY CLASSES Private lessons will be available from approximately 16-27 October. Please contact Hamza Zeytinoglu at 617-666-0014 to schedule a private lesson. In addition, Cecilia and Jean Sebastien will be teaching supplementary small (8-10 students) classes between Oct 17-26 that are designed to coordinate with these weekend workshops (especially the ones on Oct 24-26 following the weekend)--please contact Hamza for details about these classes as well. OTHER INFORMATION The VFW Mt. Auburn Post is air-conditioned and spacious. Classes are not expected to sell out. No partner is necessary--there will be partner changes. Wear leather-soled shoes comfortable for dancing. Light snacks will be provided during workshop breaks. Dress is casual for the workshops. However, "La Milonga" is a more formal dance and appropriate attire is requested. You are strongly encouraged to take workshops progressively to get the most out of the weekend. HOTEL INFORMATION If you are visiting from out-of-town for this special weekend and need hotel information, directions, etc., check out http://www.bostontango.org/misc/hotels.html or contact Anne Atheling at atheling @earthlink.net or at 617-923-8211 for additional assistance. For additional details see the full flyer (PDF format) at http://www.bostontango.org/special-events/ . For further information contact: Shahrukh at 617-877-5666 or Anne at 617-923-8211 or info @bostontango.org. The Boston Tango Calendar(tm): http://www.bostontango.org/ Tangoline(tm): 617-699-OCHO (-6246)


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