NA-W: Seattle's Tango Marathon: Fri-Sun, May 10-12, 2002

[Clay Nelson <claybird @TELEPORT.COM>]

SEATTLE'S FIRST EVER TANGO MARATHON - Fri-Sun, May 10-12, 2002
 
The Seattle Tango Community has joined together to create a weekend of workshops, practicas and LOTS AND LOTS OF tangoing.  Our purpose is to
(a) Provide an event which showcases all the great Seattle tango teachers,
(b) Attract tangueros from other cities to Seattle for an affordable weekend of tango celebration, and
(c) Heighten visibility and awareness of Argentine Tango in the Seattle area.
 
The following information is given below.
(1) times and location
(2) registration form
(3) contact information (web site, housing, hotels, etc)

(1)  Times and location:
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2002 -Workshop (A) and milonga at the Wilsonian Ballroom, 4718 University Way NE, Seattle
A.  7:30-9:00 PM "Tango for Dummies" with Steve, Michelle, Sue & Clay - $15 (Bring an absolute beginner and get in 2-for-1)
9:00-1:00 AM "Friday Milonga" hosted by Michelle and the DJ: Larry Martin - $5 (Free admission with workshop above)

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002 - Workshops (B&C) and practica at Sonny's Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St, Seattle
B.  12:30-2:00 PM  "Fooling Around and Sociably Responsible Tango" for Int/Adv with James, Mario, & Garin - $15
C.  2:15-3:45 PM  "Tango Classics" for Int/Adv with Sonny, Patty, Michelle & Evan - $15
4:00-7:00 PM  "Supervised Practica" with all teachers in attendance and available.  DJ is Andrew Brown - $5
 
                        Workshop (D) and All-Night Milonga at the Fusion Dance Studio, 340 15th East, Seattle
D.  8:30-10:00 PM  "The Forbidden Fruit of Social Tango: Flying Ganchos!" for Int/Adv with Tony & Ilana - $15
10:00-4:30 PM  "All-Night Milonga" hosted by Tony & Ilana.  DJs are Tony F, Bill P, Andrew B, Michael Z.  - $10

SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2002 - Workshop (E) and Tango Tea at a location to be announced.
E.  12:20-2:00 PM  "Tango Tecnica Para Hombres & Mujeres"  for all levels with Alex, Patricia & Gabriela - $15
2:00-5:00 PM  "Tango Tea Dance" An afternoon of dancing, food, mixers, contests and surprises organized by the Seattle Argentine Community.  DJ is John Isley - $5

                        Sonny's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St Seattle
7:30-8:30 PM  "Tango Lesson" with Sonny.  Free!
8:30-midnight  "Milonga" hosted by Sonny and Nancy - $5
 
PACKAGE DEALS - Must be purchased in advance
Gold Package:  $50  Includes all 5 workshops (A,B,C,D&E) on Fri-Sun, Friday Milonga, Saturday Practica, Sunday Tango Tea Dance and $2 discount on the All-Night Milonga. - Saves you $42!.  
Silver Package: $40 Includes the 4 Sat-Sun workshops (B,C,D&E), Saturday Practica, Sunday Tango Tea Dance and $1 discount on the Friday and the Saturday All-Night Milonga - Saves you $32!.  

(2) Registration Form:
_____ Gold Package $50 (5 Fri-Sun workshops, Fri Milonga, Sat Practica, Sun Tango Tea plus $2 discount on the Sat All-Night Milonga)
_____ Silver Package $40 (4 Sat-Sun workshops, Sat Practica, Sun Tango Tea and $1 discount on the Fri Milonga and the Sat All-Night Milonga)
Individual Workshops: A_____     B_____     C_____     D_____     E_____
Name/s_______________________________  Phone_________________ Email__________________________
Address_______________________________________  City________________  State____  ZIP_____________  
Checks, Visa, MasterCard, & Discover.  Card No_____________________________________  Exp_________  
Amount _______________   Signature___________________________________________________________
We accept checks (payable to Clay Nelson), VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.  Fill out the form above and email to claybird @teleport.com or snail mail to:
Sue Cole & Clay Nelson
1340 N 79 St Apt 101
Seattle, WA 98103

(3) Contact Information (Web site, housing etc)
Web Site:  www.geocities.com/tangomarathon 
Housing/hotels:  see web site above or contact Kamran at 425-922-5032
Organizers; Clay ( claybird @teleport.com ) & Sue ( balibree @yahoo.com ) at 206-729-7268)

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