Gabriel el Huracán Returns!

You asked, I deliver. Please welcome Gabriel back for his second visit to the Triangle, and join us for an intense learning experience that will leave you drained, but enlightened.  This year’s theme is turns and giros which we will call “In the Eye of the Hurricane; A Short Story in 5 Chapters”.  March 30-April 1, 2018.  
This year Triangle Tango has very generously agreed to subsidize registration for the first 10 couples who sign up for the workshop.  The first 10 couples will receive a $30 discount on their registration.  Regular price of $230 will be knocked down to $200 for the first 10 couples to sign up, so wait no more, register at:  http://tangoconnect.net/events/
See Gabriel dance here.

SCHEDULE

Friday, March 30, 2018 – TDS Upstairs Studio
     7:00PM – 7:30PM Registration
     7.30PM – 9:00PM Chapter 1: Giro vs Sacadas & Barridas
     9:00PM- 1:00AM Welcome Milonga
 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 – TDS Upstairs Studio
     12:00PM – 12:30PM Registration
     12:30PM – 2:00PM Chapter 2: Giro – Advanced Concepts for All
     2:00PM – 2:15PM Break
     2:15PM – 3:45PM Chapter 3: Dynamics of the Walking Turns
     3:45PM – 5:00PM Guided Practica
     9:00PM – 2:00AM Milonga el Huracan (TDS Back Studio)
 
Sunday, April 1, 2018 – TDS Back Studio
     12:30PM – 1:00PM Registration
     1:00PM – 2:30PM Chapter 4: Vals vs Milonga vs Tango!  Musicality in the Giro
     2:30PM – 2:45PM Break
     2:45PM – 4:15PM Chapter 5: Giro Variations – Sequences for the Dance Floor
 
All classes and milongas will be held at Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703.
Note: Saturday night milonga and Sunday classes will be held in the Back Studio.

Natalia Aguero & Agustin Venturino at Celebrity Dairy!

Daniel Bossut is bringing young Argentinean teachers Natalia Aguero and Agustin Venturino to the Triangle from June 29 – July 1, 2018.  Workshops and milongas at Celebrity Dairy.

Saturday, June 30:  registration 2:30 pm

3:00-4:30 pm Tango Class 1: Building an intuitive tango communication.

4:45- 6:15 pm Tango Class 2: Finding afro roots in tango.

6:30- 8:30 pm: potluck dinner (bring a dish/dessert and/or beverage)

8:45 pm-1:00 am: milongoat DJ by the maestros who will also exhibit their skills in a demo.

Sunday July 1:  registration 1:30 pm

2:00-3:30 pm Tango Class 3: Rotational technique.

3:45-5:15 pm Tango Class 4: The 3 elements found in every music after the 40’s.

5:15 practica

Register now for early bird prices!  Registration at:  http://www.paintedlights.com/1806-agustinynatalia/

Private lessons scheduled on Friday, Saturday (morning only) and Monday in Chapel Hill

Single or Couple

1 h with one of us $100

1 h with two of us $150

Please contact Augustin or Natalia directly for private lessons.

Website: www.nataliayagustin.com

E-mail: tangonataliayagustin.com

Oscar Casas Workshop (TangoUtopia): May 12th-14th, 2017

Oscar Casas postcard

The day has arrived to register for what promises to be a fabulous learning experience!

Oscar Casas is coming to town and Tango Utopia is ready to host a magnificent weekend from May 12th through the 14th! This internationally acclaimed tango maestro is known for his clear, effective and fun teaching style and for the sheer joy he exudes in his dance. Joining him as his teaching partner will be our very own Jae Grisham.

Registration is going strong as this will be Oscar’s only workshop in the Southeast during his 2017 U.S. tour. Do not be left without a spot and sign up now!

For further details and registration, please follow the link, below.

http://tangoutopia.com/wp/workshop/oscar-casas-in-the-triangle/

Gabriel “El Huracán” & Melanie B. Rose Workshop Weekend – March 10th – 12th, 2017

Breaking News!

The National Tango Weather Service (NTWS) has issued, not a watch nor a warning, but a 100% predictable storm that is coming to town!  Two systems, Hurricane Gabriel and Tropical Storm Mel, have collided in the northern most parts of the continent and have created the perfect storm, heading directly towards the Triangle, picking up speed along the way!  An anomaly in March, this storm is guaranteed to whip up creativity and energy into your dance!  You can run, but you can’t hide, so give up and join us for a deluge of tango fun!

Here is the forecast:

Friday, March 10th


7:00 – 7:30PM  Registration

7:-30 – 9:00PM  Class 1 – Sacadas vs entradas vs planeo vs enganches (Intermediate)

9:30 – 1:00AM  Welcome Milonga

Location: Triangle Dance Studio (Downstairs), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

 

Saturday, March 11th


12:00 – 12:30PM  Registration

12:30 – 2:00PM  Class 2 – Mel’s Technique for Followers & Gab’s Musicality Technique for Leaders (All Levels)

2:00 – 2:15PM  Break

2:15 – 3:45PM  Class 3 – Giro : Advanced Concepts (All Levels)

3:45 – 5:00PM Guided Practica

9:00 – 2:00AM Milonga El Huracan with demo (DJ: Gabriel)

Location: Triangle Dance Studio (Back Studio), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

 

Sunday, March 12th


12:30 – 1:00PM  Registration

1:00 – 2:30PM  Class 4 – Off axes for the dance floor : how to fly (Intermediate/Advanced)

2:30 – 2:45PM  Break

2:45 – 4:15PM  Class 5 – Sacadas : to the end of the world (Intermediate)

Location: Triangle Dance Studio (Back Studio), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

 

Pricing


Individual Full Pass: $120  (Leaders only)

Couple Full Pass: $230

A la Carte $25 per class

 

Milongas (Included in Full Passes)

Welcome Milonga (Friday) $10

Milonga El Huracan (Saturday) $15

Click HERE to register.

Interested in private lessons?  Email Cecil Ho at tangoconnect@yahoo.com

Questions?  Email Cecil Ho at tangoconnect@yahoo.com

Gabriel, “El Huracán”, and Melanie B. Rose, started tango in April 2008 and have thoroughly immersed themselves in this unique world that brought them together, performing, teaching and being active members of their tango communities.

Having studied with many masters and exploring Milonguero, Salon and Nuevo techniques, they developed a style of their own.  They began teaching in Montreal and participated in various festivals, such as “Le Festival de Tango de Toronto” and the “Festival International de Tango de Montreal”.  In recent years, they have been traveling across the US, distinguishing themselves in several cities such as Portland, New York and Boston.

They are recognized for accurate explanations in their teachings and the ability to adapt to all types of learning styles.  While keeping an enjoyable learning atmosphere, they always take into consideration the rules of conduct and navigation in order to facilitate the transition from the class to the dance floor.

See them perform here: Melanie B.Rose & Gabriel El Huracán, Pittsburgh 2016, DONATO 

Click HERE to register (Sorry, only leaders and couples can register at this time).

Questions?  Email Cecil Ho at tangoconnect@yahoo.com