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Classes and events description |
DOOR |
Until 10/3 |
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TUESDAY
OPEN ROLE CLASS: The most popular class
in the school, here one learns in a fun and inspiring environment.
Through games, exercises and play basic figures as well as advanced
material is taught. Figures are broken down into parts and explored as
adornments and embellishments are added. Don't miss this class which
is always a blast and loved by everyone who takes it!
Are you a beginner?. Even
better, we will have a special class for you!
(no included in the pkg) |
$25 |
$20 |
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WEDNESDAY
COCKTAIL TANGO MILONGA
“Welcome to my living room”
Start the festival dancing tango in an elegant and friendly
environment in the South Street Seaport area. Socialize and meet the
locals, at the time you enjoy tapas, wine and dance tango. You don’t
know how to Tango?. We have an all level class 6pm!
At this week's lesson we
will be learning fun moves from Antonio Todaro. |
$10 |
$10 |
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THURSDAY
Cocktail Reception Party at ALPHA
Come enjoy a cocktail reception part at the elegant Alpha Restaurant
in Chelsea. This is the perfect way to commence the festival with a
relaxed get together of the teachers, performers and other
participants of the festival. There will be music, drinks, dancing and
all around fun.
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$15 |
$12 |
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FRI |
FRIDAY
AIRES DE TANGO – VINTAGE
MILONGA
Limited Tickets
available!
Reserve your spot now at a discounted price only until October 1st!
Meet Argentine Tango
Party for tango dancers and not tango dancers
Let's go back in time
to Buenos Aires,
at the beginning of the century and recreate the glamour and elegance
of that time, dancing tango with live music, singer and performances
at the amazing and luxurious Player’s club.
When: Friday October 8th, from 7pm to 11:30pm
Where: Player’s Club
16 Gramercy Park South.
New York,
NY
10003
(between Park Av
south and 20th st.)
Price: $20 in advance or $25 at the door (This event might be sold
out)
7:15pm - Totally beginners class by Matthew
7:15pm- Intermediate Class by Sergio
8 – 11:30 Dancing and live music and performing
This event will
feature live music, shows and performances. Tango, Swing, hustle,
salsa, burlesque and more!
Featured Artists:
Juan Pablo Jofre Quartet
Anton Gazenbeek
Sergio Segura
DJ Lexa Rosean
Elif Onural
Chris Vasquez singing
Tango performances by Strictly Tango dance company, burlesque
performances by “Medianoche”
Host: Shien Lee
Silent auction for NYC Queer Tango Festival
*Dress code required: Vintage or formal evening attire
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$25 |
$20 |
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
TOTALLY BEGINNERS TANGO
CRASH COURSE
Get Ready to jump on
the dance floor!
This is 3 hours
course where you will learn all the basic fundamentals, elements,
musicality and common structures. This is the basic “vocabulary of
tango” needed to be able to go out and dance quickly. Topics such
posture, embrace, couple connection, walking, navigation, dance
etiquette, musicality and change of dynamics described in our PEMC
system, and all the basic combinations of them will be taught in this
course. Our instructors will give a lot of individual attention to
make sure you will get good foundations before you go to the next
level.
Beginners “A”:
Fundamentals and structures like “la baldosa, “paso basico”, “hamaca”,
“calesita”, dance etiquette and navigation on the floor
Beginners “B”:
Back and forward “ochos”, “paradas”, “arrastres”, “ganchos”, “boleos”,
dance etiquette and navigation on the floor.
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$50 |
$45 |
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
TANGO AL REVES: Learn the fun and
fascinating style of tango done completely in shadow position. Anton
will show you many ways to enter into the position, do a few figures
and return to the original position so that your dancing is smooth and
effortless.
MILONGA: is the faster, happier predecessor of
tango. Danced with one step per beat this dance is lively and upbeat.
You will lean the most basic steps as well as empujaditas (small
pushes), cruzadas (crosses), and firuletes (adornments).
VALS Criollo or tango waltz is a beautiful dance
done to 3/4 music. In this class you will learn all the basics of the
dance including turns, boleos, calesitas and sacadas.
GIROS Y GANCHOS - La Vikinga: Learn
from this master teacher who will teach you how to turn properly in
tango. Exercises will be given on how to stay connected to the partner
and maintain a good distance. ganchos (leg hooks) will also be
explored in all their different forms.
CLOSE EMBRACE - Lexa: In this class for
all levels one learns the how to dance tango in a close embrace which
is a popular style these days. Lexa, a known master of the style will
instruct you on how to maintain balance, keep contact with the partner
and never lose the connection in the chest.
ALL KIND OF DRAGS - Walter: Master
teacher Walter Perez takes you through a journey exploring all the
different types of leg drags of which there are many in Argentine
Tango. Drags forward, back, side, left, right, up, down, around. They
will all be explored.
BOLEOS: Claudio Romina: In this class by master teachers and stars
of Forever Tango and Tango x 2, Claudio and Romina will teach the
secrets to fast and sharp boleos. You will learn from all their tips
and tricks of how to lead and follow boleos properly.
SACADAS: Claudio Romina: Sacadas are displacements of the legs by
one partner to the other. A sacada can look strong and powerful but is
in reality soft and gentle. In this advanced class all types of
sacadas will be covered. The proper technique of how to execute them
will be explained as well as how to lead and follow them properly.
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$35 |
$30 |
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SATURDAY
QUEER DANCES NIGHT.
Show, classes & Dance
We start the night
with a beginner and intermediate tango class, followed by a Tango line
dancing class. Then we will enjoy an amazing show with the very best
dancers in the same-sex dance world. Couples and group numbers with
Argentine Tango, hustle, salsa, Latin and more this show has it all
from sexy dances to comic ones. With dazzling choreography and
costumes and singers this show will blow you away!
After the show, stay
to dance and mingle with other dancers. All kind of dancers are
welcome. All rhythms will be played by the renowned DJ Ilene. A Lot of
surprises along the night. |
$35 |
$30 |
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SH-P |
$50 |
$42 |
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
PRACTICAS
ALL ABOUT EMBRACE
- Marc, and Lucas de Buenos Aires: In this class, you will learn the importance of the embrace in Argentine Tango.
It is through this that the couple connects in the dance. Different
types of embrace will be explored including close and open embrace. |
$10 |
$5 |
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SATURDAY
SAME SEX TANGO
History video
presentation by Anton Gazenbeek
Lecture - come
discover the long and fascinating history of same-sex tango dancing.
From the men's practices of the 1940s in Buenos Aires to the
competitive dances of today you will see rare video clips and
photographs from the Tango Preservation Project collection,
illustrating this rich history. Don't miss it!
SUNDAY
FORUM
Come and learn the secrets to what goes into building a same-sex tango
commnity. On our panel are a number of pioneers in the community who
will discuss their stories and advices on how to build a successful
community.
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$10 |
$8 |
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SUNDAY
CLOSING MILONGA
What better way to close the festival than with live music by Los
Chantas. This highly popular group will delight you with their
beautiful interpretations of traditional tangos, milongas and valses.
Performances by all the festival masters.
Held at the comfortable Red Bean Studios, snacks and wine will be
provided. |
$20 |
$18 |
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FREE INTRO TANGO CLASS
In this 45 minute
class you will learn the basic tango step, proper posture, dance
position an embrace and couple coordination. It is perfect for those
who have never danced tango before and want to get started learning
this beautiful and passionate dance. |
FREE |
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FREE ART EXHIBIT AND
VENDOR TABLES
Some of the best
local artists will be presenting their work on same-sex dance images.
Paintings, drawings, sculptures and more will be displayed. In
addition there will be a number of vendors and associations with
tables open for the public to come see. |
FREE |
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MILONGA LINE DANCING: In this super
fun class you will learn solo moves to milonga music. the idea is for
everyone to dance as a group. Taps, Boleos, Cruzadas, Picos, and
slides are all included. |
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Gift certificates available |
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Passes are not refundable, not transferable |
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For more information, contact
Sergio Segura statnyc@yahoo.com 917-373-7446
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