Valentine Weekend Ball and Workshops with Dani Tuero & Aja Fenn, February 6-15, 2010.
Our
guest teachers and performers for Valentine
Tango Ball and Workshops will
be Aja Fenn & Dani Tuero. Daniel Tuero belongs
to the new generation of Argentinian tango dancers and teachers who consider
natural and comfortable movements to be essential in enjoying the dance and
to feel the connection with one's partner and with the music. Likewise, Daniel
considers that while the technique and mechanics of dance are important, their
greatest importance lies in how they are used in the interpretation of the
music. Dani's teaching style has been shaped by his education at El Motivo
Tango with Luciana Valle, Dina Martinez and Valencia Batiuk. Some of the master
teachers who have taught and inspired him for the last 10 years are Gustavo
Naveira, Mariano Chicho Frumboli, Sebastian Arce y Mariana Montes.
Originally from the UK, Aja has been dancing Argentine Tango for over 10 years. She has a childhood background in Russian Ballet. Aja sees tango as creating a physical manifestation of the music. She emphasizes self exposure and courage in bringing who we are to our dancing. Recently she has focussed on women’s leading and men’s following, as a way of progressing to a holistic understanding of the dance. She is indebted to her ex-husband, Pablo Tapia, for teaching her how to lead. Aja’s teachers and greatest influences are, among others, Eugenia Parilla, Evren Sayin, Gaston Torelli, Mariela Sametband, Moira Castellano, Matias Facio and Cecilia Conzales
This year our gala Tango Ball will be at the Tara Ballroom the historic Irish Club. Dani & Aja will perform and Tango Paradiso will provide us with the live sounds of tango. Places are limited and this event is always a sell-out. Phone Kerry (0411821825; skerryaw@yahoo.com.au) asap and book your table!
Another change this year is that Byron Bay,will host Aja and Dani in a Pre-Valentine Milonga and Workshops on Saturday, 6th of February. And being a "Tangonut Event", the cost is kept to a minimum and the enjoyment to a maximum!
I thank you in advance for your support and look forward to sharing this special week with you.
Conrad
Workshop details.
Rates: 1.5hr workshops $35 each. For Byron Classes (1hr), $25 or $40 for both classes. Private classes: $90 for one teacher; $140 for two.
Venues: In Brisbane, Weller's Hill Bowls Club, Escher St. Tarragindi (3848 6712). Click here for map.
Booking Form for Workshops. Simply double click here to download registration form, fill it in and email or post it to me, as instructed on the form.
Day |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
Saturday 6th February. Pre-Valentine workshops at .Uniting Church Hall, crn Whian & Dalley St., Mullumbimby |
Free |
Class 1 . 3-4pm.Intention to walk and playing with the follower's free leg. (open level). Class 2. 4.30-5.30pm. Concepts of sacadas during the turn. The puzzle of options |
Special Milonga. 7.30-11.30pm with performance by Aja & Dani. |
Saturday 13th February. |
Workshop 1. 10am-11.30am 'Leader and follower's backcross sacadas. Workshop 2. 11.45am to 1.15pm.Understanding the difference in the boleos. |
Workshop 3. 2.15-3.45pm. Robotes: exploring the concept of rebound. | 7-11.45pm. Valentine Tango Ball. Bookings only. $50. Includes performances by Aja & Dani. Music by Tango Paradiso. Light antipasto meal. Bar facilities. |
Sunday 14th February |
Workshop 4. 10.30-12noon. Change of embrace and soltadas. | Workshop 5 . 12.15-1.45pm. Using 'nuevo' concepts to traditional dance. Workshop 6. 3-4.30pm.Enjoying the ganchos. |
Free |