Tango Workshops in Portland, Oregon
Thursday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 9, 2007
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A fabulous dancer, a great leader, and a superb teacher, Luciana uses fluent English to explain concisely and clearly how to improve your tango.Luciana is well versed in both traditional and “tango nuevo” styles. She was in Gustavo Naveira’s and Fabian Salas’ “Tango Investigation” group from 1995-97, and has partnered many of the world’s elite tangueros, including Omar Vega, Puppy Castello, and Fabian Salas.
Students have used words such as funny, inventive, energetic, interactive, challenging, humorous, and direct to describe Luciana.
Portland’s own internationally known Alex Krebs says, “She’s organized; she explains and demonstrates concepts clearly, and the stuff she teaches is all immediately usable on the social floor. She’s an awesome teacher.”
Thursday, May 3, at the Northstar Ballroom at 635 N. Killingsworth Ct.
- Beginning drop-in class from 8:00-9:00 PM. $8 for class + milonga, $5 for milonga only. Luciana and Alex will dance a demo at ~ 11:00.
LIMIT ON WORKSHOP SIZE (# 1 - 6) on FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY = 15 LEADERS, 15 FOLLOWERS. PRE-PAYMENT RESERVES YOUR PLACE. (Mail check payable to Megan Pingree to 2804 SW Hillsboro St, Portland, OR 97239)
The notes (below) stating the number of openings remaining was last updated Saturday May 5 at 1:12AM.
Friday, May 4, at Tango Berretin at 6305 SE Foster Rd., Portland.
- Fundamentals of Tango #1. Leading & following, walking, developing natural organic body movements. (Strongly recommended for all levels, especially for those planning to take more workshops). Registration 7:45, Workshop 8:00 - 9:30. $25. FULL. I COULD PUT YOU ON THE WAIT LIST, in case someone cancels or no-shows.
Saturday, May 5, at Tango Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.
- Ochos & Pivots. #2. (Beginner/Intermediate) Registration 11:45, Workshop 12:00-1:30. $25. ROOM FOR 1 LEAD, 1 FOLLOW.
- Basic Turns. #3. Technique for turns and how to use them to navigate.(Beginner/Intermediate) 1:45-3:15. $25. ROOM FOR 3 FOLLOWS.
- Turns with Sacadas. #4. One of the most useful tango turns and how to use it to move around the dance floor (Intermediate) 3:30-5:00. $25. FULL.
Sunday, May 6, at Viscount Dance Studios, 724 - 726 E. Burnside, Portland
- Shared Axis Turns. #5. Luciana loves to teach this! (Intermediate/Advanced) 11:15 - 12:45. Studio A. $25. ROOM FOR 1 LEAD.
- Learning to Walk Again. Walking technique, balance & footwork of the most important step in tango: the walk (All Levels) 1:00-2:00, Studio A, $7 includes class & practica (till 5:30)
- How to Play with the Free Leg. #6. Dynamics & qualities of the free leg, including linear boleos & other beauties. (Advanced) Studio B. 5:00-6:30. $25. ROOM FOR 5 LEADS, 1 FOLLOW
Checks (payable to Megan Pingree) can be sent to 2804 SW Hillsboro St., Portland, OR 97239. Please note: the Thursday evening and Sunday 1:00 classes are NOT workshops and are not eliglible for pre-payment or pre-registration.
For info, pre-registration, and privates, contact Megan Pingree at (503) 222-4691 or meganpingree@comcast.net.
