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allseattletango.com » Recent Topics http://allseattletango.com/mb/ live. love. tango. en-US Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:57:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://allseattletango.com/mb/search.php John Lee on "TangoMagic Venue Change, Thursday and Monday" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/tangomagic-venue-change-thursday-and-monday#post-223 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:36:00 +0000 John Lee 223@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ On behalf of Arturo: Seattle Tangueros and Tangueras We are moving Thursday’s opening milonga, Monday’s closing milonga and the scheduled classes on Thursday and Monday from China Harbor to Dance Underground on Capitol Hill. Circumstances well beyond our control will not allow us to have these events at China Harbor this year. A big thank you is due Ilana Rubin for making Dance Underground available to us for these events. All times for the milongas and the classes will remain the same – only the location will change. Dance Underground is located at 340 15th Avenue East, most of you should be familiar with it already. We will be serving snacks and complimentary wine. Here is the schedule: Thursday July 29th 7:30 – 8:45pm Pre-milonga class “Villa Urquiza” style tango taught by Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt 9:00 – 1:00am “Welcome Milonga” DJ Sabah Chammas from San Diego The class is $20 and the milonga is $10 - pay at the door only Monday August 2nd 8-9:00pm Pre-milonga Chacarera class taught by Patricio and Eva 9:00 – 1:00am “Closing Milonga DJ Jerry Wallach from Portland The class is $10 and the milonga is $10 - pay at the door only Special Classes On Monday August 2nd 1-2:30pm – Elements of Milonga taught by Julio and Corina 3-4:30pm – Elements of Valz taught by Julio and Corina 5-6:30pm – Women’s technique taught by Silvina Vals Classes are $25 for each or $60 for all 3 - pay at the door, no pre-registration. We apologize for any confusion this change might cause. These milongas and classes have always been a great opening and closing of the festival and we expect them to be again this year Gracias Arturo Complete updated schedule and downloadable E-Booklet is available at <a href="http://seattletangomagic.com/" rel="nofollow">http://seattletangomagic.com/</a> John Lee on "Daylight Practica schedule change, Monday August 2" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/daylight-practica-schedule-change-monday-august-2#post-222 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:15:51 +0000 John Lee 222@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ On behalf of Ilana Rubin: Due to the Seattle Tango Magic the Daylight practica will be held as follows; to help accommodate the workshop classes. 11:00 - 11:30 Mini class with Ilana Rubin open practice time ( light snacks included ) until 12:45 $5 Thank you, Ilana & the day light team A.B. & Pat John Lee on "Pampa Cortes in Tacoma, August 7-8" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/pampa-cortes-in-tacoma-august-7-8#post-221 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:07:20 +0000 John Lee 221@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ On behalf of Jenny Mulligan: Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce a workshop with Pampa Cortes coming up on the weekend of August 7th & 8th. ~ Sat Aug 7 2:30 - 3:45 pm....Using Ochos as a starting point (Beginners) 4:00 -5:15 pm.....Adornments to spice up your social tango (Intermediate) ~Sun Aug 8 2:30 - 3:45 pm...Incorporating connections to increase fluency when navigating the dance floor (Intermediate/Advance) 4:00 - 5:15 pm...Vals Cruzado (All levels) $25 for one workshop / $40 for two same day ~ Special package price - $75 for all four! Address: Suite 133, 703 Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA Pampa Cortes has inspired thousands of dancers over his five decades of his tango career. You will get to see and learn his clean footwork & elegant masculinity. He will teach with his business partner & teaching assistant Gigi Jensen, who also instructs Tango with her husband Warren in Oakland, CA. Please mark your calendar for this wonderful opportunity with master Pampa Cortes. Pampa will be available for private & semi-private lessons on Sat, Sun & Mon. Call early to book yours: Gigi at (510) 326-6415 (English & Spanish) Jenny Mulligan (253) 222-0105 Tango Puget Sound <a href="http://www.TangoPS.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.TangoPS.com/</a> MaxKepler on "Chacarera class this afternoon + festival prep" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/chacarera-class-this-afternoon-festival-prep#post-220 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:41:46 +0000 MaxKepler 220@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ H All, Just a reminder that Kathryn McDonald will be teaching Chacarera this afternoon, 4-5PM, before the Source/Kepler practica. During the rest of the guided practica we will be preparing our dancing for Tango Magic - see below for more details. I look forward to dancing and playing with you this afternoon. *Max* In preparation for Tango Magic at the end of this month, this Saturday we will have a very special practica with three topics that will hugely increase your fun and success at the festival classes and milongas. 1) 4-5 PM Chacarera lesson with Kathryn McDonald! Chacarera is a flirtatious and fun Argentine folkloric dance that has been gaining popularity in milongas around the world, as well as locally in Seattle. It is a dance of seduction, in which the partners do not touch! The partner dancing the "male" role instead attempts to attract the attention of the "female" partner through rhythmic foot stomping ("zapateo") while the partner playing the "female" role dances in such a way as to distract the "male" from this demanding task. For those of you who have not yet had a class with Kathryn, she has a fun and *hilarious* approach to teaching Chacarera that you will LOVE and she will have you rocking the Chacarera floor in 30 minutes or less. So come to learn the dance for the first time, review your footwork from last month, or pick up some new and awesome Chacarera stylings. After this lesson you will be ready to join in and be one of the "cool kids" when Chacarera is played at Tango Magic, as well as at Mourad's Sunday milonga, "Shusheta," and any other time Chacarera is played. 2) Prepare for festival milongas - Dancing in Tight Spaces + Navigation Games. During the guided practica, Kathryn, Lilly, and I will lead tango games that help to build spatial awareness and cultivate ease of dancing under crowded floor conditions. 3) Prepare for festival classes - Max's 10-minute "Study Tips" tutorial. Ever signed up for a festival workshop with a couple of out-of-town maestros of tango and arrived to find them in the center of a giant circle of 50 or more people? Ever then wondered, "How the heck am I going to learn anything under these conditions?" Well, wonder no more. Come to the practica this Saturday and Max will share tips for learning within large workshop conditions gleaned from her years of training in Cognitive Neuroscience as well as some tips from the Maestros themselves. Source/Kepler Practica Schedule for Saturday, 5/29 4-5 PM Tango Lab: Chacarera with Kathryn MacDonald 5-7 PM Guided Practica with practice games and tips for dancing at a crowded milonga and strategies for learning in large-format (greater than 30 people) workshops. Civetta Dance Center 124 N 103rd St, Seattle $12 class + practica, $8 practica alone. <a href="http://dancekepler.com/practica/tango.html" rel="nofollow">http://dancekepler.com/practica/tango.html</a> mirtawy on "Max Kepler teaching at La Monserrat-July 24th" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/max-kepler-teaching-at-la-monserrat-july-24th#post-218 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:52:18 +0000 mirtawy 218@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Mirta Wymerszberg & Navya Lounge present La MONSERRAT, a TANGO SHOW followed by Tango social dance (milonga). Come to Navya Lounge at Rainer Square, enjoy Live Argentine Tango music by Mirta Wymerszberg (flute, vocals, and bandoneon) and Clayton Murray (piano), with guest dancers, savour great indian food, have a drink, share a good time with friends as if you were in a Casa de Tango in the city of Buenos Aires. Seating at 8pm, Show starts shortly after, and MAX KEPLER will be teaching a beginers class. Then floor opens for Social Tango dance with more live music. When: July 24th 8pm Where: 1333 5th Ave, Seattle at Rainer Square Make reservations at (206) 623-4111 <a href="http://www.navyalounge.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.navyalounge.com</a> myspace.com/mirtawymerszberg <a href="mailto:mirtawy@yahoo.com">mirtawy@yahoo.com</a> Fee: Show + lesson +Milonga $12 Lesson +milonga $8 Hope to see you very soon, Mirta Wymerszberg Tatiana on "Practica "MIX" - every 1st & 4th Saturday - Vancouver, BC (Canada)" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/practica-mix-every-1st-4th-saturday-vancouver-bc-canada#post-208 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:13:23 +0000 Tatiana 208@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Dear Seattle tango community, I am pleased to launch a new PRACTICA which will be at 505 Studio in Vancouver, BC (Canada), see more details below. 505 Studio is a 1,400 sqft studio with hardwood floors and a very cosy atmosphere. It’s a place where was the Friday all-night milonga at Tango Live 2010. Take a look at the video below to get the feel of the place. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMgCxo8nWo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMgCxo8nWo</a> (special thanks to Vincent for the nice video!) PRACTICA “MIX” Every 1st and 4th Saturday starting July 3rd 8.30-11pm – exchange + practica 505 Hamilton, st. (505 Studio) $7/$5 for students Music: Traditional + (30-50%) Alternative* DJ Tatiana *Alternative = neotango + electro tango + “alternative/other” for tango “Mx” code on <a href="http://www.allvancouvertango.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.allvancouvertango.com</a> Practica MIX = PEOPLE + EXCHANGE + ATMOSPHERE + FUN + IDEAS 8.30pm – 9pm – warm-up practice Practicing on your own (traditional music and a bit of non-traditional) 9-10pm – exchange Either me or some other people offer a step combination or element for practicing, as well as we will take 1-2 new non-traditional compositions and together will practice dancing to that music, thus gradually you will be more and more comfortable in dancing to non-traditional music as well. We will also practice navigation skills. If you have a favorite song/ composition and would like to try dancing tango to it, bring it to the exchange and we will try it together (NB not every music piece is suitable for dancing tango but it might be good for a cortina ;)) * on July 3d we will take some vals-like alternative music. 10–11pm – dancing (even if it’s a practica, I would still encourage tangueros to dance counterclockwise, in the regular line of dancing, if there are a lot of people, please dance in 2 lanes (outer and inner) Look forward to seeing you in 505 Studio! I’ve got a pretty decent collection of non-traditional music for tango dancing, which is quite ‘danceable’ and many of these compositions are pretty popular in Europe, and I am sure especially with practice and some tips you will for sure ENJOY this experience! I find dancing to some non-traditional music can be very relaxing, great for changing the mood in a milonga and even therapeutic :) in some way. By the way, a lot of non-traditional tango music I like to play are close in rhythmic structure to vals or milonga and neotango. If there are a lot of people and enough to keep on dancing then sometimes the practica can be prolonged. Should you require any advice on where to stay in Vancouver or assistance with orientation in Vancouver, do call or email and I will try to help. Look forward to seeing you at the Practica Mix! Saludos, Tatiana Balashova (604) 780-78-35 MAGIC TANGO in Vancouver <a href="mailto:magictango@gmail.com">magictango@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.magictango.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.magictango.com</a> (coming in the end of July) <a href="http://www.tangolive.ca" rel="nofollow">http://www.tangolive.ca</a> MaxKepler on "11 variations on the ocho cortado" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/11-variations-on-the-ocho-cortado#post-216 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:27:55 +0000 MaxKepler 216@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Hi All, Today, at the Source/Kepler Practica the theme will be ochos cortados. We will develop our skill at reliably leading and following the ocho cortado during the Fundamentals class from 4-5. During the guided Practica, from 5-7, we will play around with many different variations on the ocho cortado. We will be trying out new entrance and exits, practicing ocho cortado in milonga and vals, and playing with some cute stylings and footwork variations. More details are on the practica website: <a href="http://dancekepler.com/practica/tango.html" rel="nofollow">http://dancekepler.com/practica/tango.html</a> Saturdays, 4-7 PM Civetta Dance Center 124 N 103rd St, Seattle $12/class or lab, includes the practica. $8 practica only. Looking forward to dancing with you later this afternoon! *Max* -- DanceKepler Productions queerseattletango.com <a href="http://www.dancekepler.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.dancekepler.com</a> 425-522-2481 Anton on "Dominic Bridge and Jenna Rohrbacher tonight @ La Milonga!" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/dominic-bridge-and-jenna-rohrbacher-tonight-la-milonga#post-215 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:10:29 +0000 Anton 215@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Hey everyone, Tonight is very a special at La Milonga, because we have beautiful guest dancers and teachers Dominic Bridge and Jenna Rohrbacher. They will teach class at 8pm "Tight turns and Footwork for small spaces". The class is for Intermediate or Advanced level and it's a great topic to prepar for crowded spaces of upcoming TangoMagic festival. Dominic and Jenna will perform later at the milonga, so do not miss! The class is $25 which includes entrance to La Milonga. If you do not take the class, the milonga is a regular price $8. Workshop: 8pm - 9:30pm Milonga: 9:30pm - 1:00am "La Milonga" Queen Anne Masonic Lodge 1608 4th Ave W. Seattle, WA 98119 Anton MaxKepler on "To cross, or not to cross?" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/to-cross-or-not-to-cross#post-214 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:42:43 +0000 MaxKepler 214@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Hi All, Have you ever had the experience, as a follower, of not being sure whether or not your leader wanted you to enter the cruzada? Or, as a leader, have you ever *really wanted* your follower to cross and she (or he) didn't? Or been in a situation where you *really didn't want a cross there* but the follower initiated a cruzada anyway? If the answer to any of these questions is, "Yes!" you may be very excited by the games this afternoon at the Source/Kepler practica. We will be drilling lead and follow technique for the cross and playing around with some unusual variations on the cross. We will also play the "Cross-No-Cross" game, work on double-crossing (!), left-side crosses (!!), and ways to AVOID the cross while making some very nice caminitas. Source/Kepler Saturday Practica 4-5 Fundamentals class - this week: cruzada with variations 5-7 Guided practica with tango games - This week: phrasing, elasticity, and styling for caminitas, unusual cruzadas, and the Cross-No-Cross game) Civetta Dance Center 124 N 103rd St, Seattle $12 for the class plus practica, $8 practica only See you later this afternoon! *Max* Tatiana on "Milonga "Magic Tango" - every 2nd Saturday in Vancouver, BC" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/milonga-magic-tango-every-2nd-saturday-in-vancouver-bc#post-207 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:58:29 +0000 Tatiana 207@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Dear Seattle tango community, We are pleased to launch a new Saturday MILONGA and PRACTICA which will be at 505 Studio in downtown Vancouver (BC, Canada), please see more details about the milonga below and my other post for the information about practica. 505 Studio is a 1,400 sqft studio with hardwood floors and a very cosy atmosphere. It’s a place where was the Friday all-night milonga at Tango Live 2010. Take a look at the video below to get the feel of the place. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMgCxo8nWo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMgCxo8nWo</a> All-night MILONGA “Magic Tango” Every 2nd SATURDAY starting July 10th 9-10pm – drop-in class, 10pm- 3am - Milonga 505 Hamilton, st. (505 Studio) Milonga - $12 / $10 with student ID & for guests from outside Greater Vancouver Class + Milonga - $15/ $12 with student ID Music: (70%) Traditional + (30%) Alternative* (DJ TBD) Snacks, soft drinks * Alternative = neotango + electro tango + “alternative/other” for tango “N” code on <a href="http://www.allvancouvertango.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.allvancouvertango.com</a> During the summer at every MagicTango event there will be a DRAW –> 2 people can win a FREE entrance ticket to the next milonga or practica. What is special about “MAGIC TANGO” Milonga? - of course it is mostly PEOPLE who make the milonga/ practica/ event special, and people who will become regulars + guests will make it SPECIAL! :). Spread the word around and invite your guests from another cities - Friendly, relaxed, casual ATMOSPHERE – it’s a nice cosy studio, we will play “mixed” music, there will be beautiful traditional tango music as well as non-traditional “tango” music will be played: electro tango/ neotango/ alternative suitable for tango (30-50% depending on the dancers and DJ). - CHACARERA will be played at some milongas. It’s a beautiful Argentine folk dance and usually a lot of fun to dance and watch. - Very nice TANGO LIVE postcards will be available for sale. If you are looking for an advice where to stay in Vancouver, drop an email and we will try to help. Look forward to seeing you soon! Saludos, Tatiana & Catalin (604) 780-78-35 MAGIC TANGO in Vancouver <a href="mailto:magictango@gmail.com">magictango@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.magictango.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.magictango.com</a> (coming in the end of July) <a href="http://www.tangolive.ca" rel="nofollow">http://www.tangolive.ca</a> mirtawy on "La MONSERRAT-Queer-Argentine TANGO SHOW and Milonga- JULY 15th, 7pm" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/la-monserrat-queer-argentine-tango-show-and-milonga-july-15th-7pm#post-212 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:13:22 +0000 mirtawy 212@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ La MONSERRAT-Queer-Argentine TANGO SHOW and Milonga- JULY 15th, 7pm La MONSERRAT- QUEER Milonga (Tango social dance party), on July 15th at 7pm. If you like to dance, you've been waiting to TANGO for too long. Time has come. A unique oppurtunity for the G&L community to get to participate into the Seattle Tango Dance scene. Let your friends know. Mirta Wymerszberg & Navya Lounge present La MONSERRAT, a TANGO SHOW followed by Tango social dance (milonga). Come to Navya Lounge at Rainer Square, enjoy Live Argentine Tango music by Mirta Wymerszberg (flute, vocals, and bandoneon) and Clayton Murray (piano), with dancers Max Kepler and Kathryn Krueger, savour great indian food, have a drink, share a good time with firends as if you were in a Casa de Tango in the city of Buenos Aires. Show starts at 7:15pm, seating at 7pm followed by a 30' introduction to tango lesson at 8:30pm, then floor opens for Social Tango dance. We'll have live music during the milonga, later. When: July 15th 7pm Where: 1333 5th Ave, Seattle at Rainer Square Make reservations at (206) 623-4111 <a href="http://www.navyalounge.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.navyalounge.com</a> myspace.com/mirtawymerszberg <a href="mailto:mirtawy@yahoo.com">mirtawy@yahoo.com</a> Fee: Show + lesson +Milonga $12 Lesson +milonga $8 Hope to see you very soon, Mirta Wymerszberg mirtawy on "La MONSERRAT, a TANGO SHOW & MILONGA-July 10th-8pm" http://allseattletango.com/mb/topic/la-monserrat-a-tango-show-milonga-july-10th-8pm#post-211 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:06:03 +0000 mirtawy 211@http://allseattletango.com/mb/ Hello dear friends and Tango lovers, If you've missed the opening night, mark your callendar for July 10th, allways every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Mirta Wymerszberg & Navya Lounge present La MONSERRAT, a TANGO SHOW followed by Tango social dance (milonga). Come to Navya Lounge at Rainer Square, enjoy Live Argentine Tango music by Mirta Wymerszberg (flute, vocals, and bandoneon) and Clayton Murray (piano), with dancers Max Kepler and Kathryn Krueger, savour great indian food, have a drink, share a good time with firends as if you were in a Casa de Tango in the city of Buenos Aires. Show starts at 8:10pm, seating at 8pm followed by a 30' introduction to tango lesson at 9pm, then floor opens for Social Tango dance. We'll have live music during the milonga, later. When: July 10th 8pm Where: 1333 5th Ave, Seattle at Rainer Square Make reservations at (206) 623-4111 <a href="http://www.navyalounge.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.navyalounge.com</a> myspace.com/mirtawymerszberg <a href="mailto:mirtawy@yahoo.com">mirtawy@yahoo.com</a> Fee: Show + lesson +Milonga $12 Lesson +milonga $8