Paloma & Maximiliano in Seattle, May 22-27, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome the internationally renowned tango maestros Paloma Berríos & Maximiliano Alvarado for an extraordinary weekend of dance, performance, and learning!
Locations:
– Washington Hall, Seattle-Catch Me… If You Can Milonga – Special Night (May 23)
– Phinney Blue Building, Room 7 – Workshops (May 24)
– Lynnwood Tango House – Semi-Private Group Classes (May 25)
and Privates.
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Friday, May 23 – Special Night at Catch Me… If You Can Milonga
Pre-Milonga Class & Performance with Maximiliano & Paloma
Catch Me… If You Can Milonga
8:00 – 9:00 PM | Pre-Milonga Class
Performance by Maximiliano & Paloma during the milonga!
Milonga Party | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Pre-Milonga Class $20
Milonga $20
Join us for a magical night of tango, where elegance, connection, and passion take center stage! Learn from the maestros in the pre-milonga class, then enjoy their mesmerizing performance before dancing the night away.
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Saturday, May 24 – Workshops at Phinney Blue Building
Open-Level Classes
Class 1 | 1:00 – 2:15 PM
The Art of the Walk: Directions, Timings & Displacements
Refine your walk—the foundation of tango! Develop fluidity, control, and expression through precise direction changes, rhythmic timing, and smooth displacements.
Class 2 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM
Protecting the Axis: Calesitas & Spirals
Enhance balance, technique, and connection with calesitas (carousel turns) and spirals. Learn how to maintain a strong axis while creating dynamic, elegant movements.
Class 3 | 3:40 – 4:55 PM
Breaking Down “Giros & Sacadas”: Technique, Timing & Connection
Unlock the secrets of smooth, effortless giros (turns) and sacadas (displacements). Develop precision, coordination, and deep partner connection.
Workshop Pricing at Phinney Blue Building:
1 Class – $35
2 Classes – $65
3 Classes – $80
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Sunday, May 25 – Semi-Private Group Classes at Lynnwood Tango House
Exclusive Small Group Format (Only 5 Couples per Class!)
Class 1 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Milonga: Timing – Accelerations & Retentions
Master the rhythm of milonga! Learn how to play with timing, using accelerations and retentions to create a dynamic and musical dance.
Class 2 | 3:15 – 4:45 PM
Vals: Crosses & Syncopation
Enhance your vals with fluid crosses and elegant syncopation. Improve coordination, connection, and musicality for a seamless, flowing dance.
Semi-Private Group Pricing at Lynnwood Tango House:
Each class is 1:30
1 Class – $55
2 Classes – $100
Pre-registration required! Limited spots for a personalized learning experience.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to refine your tango with Maximiliano & Paloma!
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Reserve your spot now!
Info and Pre-registration
Carmen Elisa Valencia
206.313.1727
carmenelisav@comcast.net
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Contact:
Carmen Elisa Valencia
email: carmenelisav@comcast.net
whatsapp: +12063131727
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