[Tango-A] NA-C: El Pulpo & Luiza in Chicago for a week of Classes, Workshops & Private Lessons beginning July 24th - register now for early discounts

Sat Jun 23 19:56:49 EDT 2007

WindyCityTango, Unlimited announces El Pulpo & Luiza’s return to Chicago – 1st visit since 2001 - July 24 thru 30, 2007 to teach Classes,  Workshops and Private Lessons

The dynamic ‘El Pulpo’, a third generation tanguero, has been dancing tango for nearly 2 decades. Norberto ‘El Pulpo’ Esbrez’s father and grandfather both were respected bandoneon players; his dancing is innately infused with musicality. Nicknamed ‘El Pulpo’ (the octopus) due to his uniquely fluid style - effortlessly leading and engaging complicated movements within the tango salida such as displacements, ganchos, enganches, enredadas, ocho ‘loco’s, suspensións, cruces con cambio de peso … continuously intertwining his legs with those of his partner’s.  El Pulpo is renowned in Buenos Aires  and throughout the world for his thorough understanding of the balance, body positions and partner communication fundamental to this exquisite leg work. Already with numerous innovations in the Argentine tango world to his credit, El Pulpo is incessantly developing his distinctive technique and style which he will share with the Chicago tango community and visiting tangophiles during
 July 24 to 30, 2007.   

“The improvisation is me at the present moment. And, in the present moment, there's only me and my dance partner. What dance (other than Argentine tango) is more true to what one feels? … I fly listening to melodies. I inspire myself all the time in the melody. … It gives an endless freedom, something that to me is fundamental in my dance. My dance expresses the freedom I have inside and the music … inspires freedom.” Norberto ‘El Pulpo’ Esbrez

Luiza Paes, a devoted disciple of music since age 6, is a gifted dancer and extraordinary teacher in her own right. She has studied, danced and taught with El Pulpo since 1998. Luiza develops her students’ technique by emphasizing the follower’s role and connection with the leader, exploring receptiveness and availability for improvisation based on musicality.  She is particularly adept at adapting a dancer’s personal talents to explore creative movements.

Together, Pulpo & Luiza’s clear, relaxed, humorous style of instruction helps students achieve greater precision and creativity. Pulpo & Luiza, teachers at Fabian Salas’ CITA (mid-March in BsAs) since 2001, have garnered instructional and performance acclaim throughout Europe and South America as well as the U.S. They now have their own Pulpo’s Tango Week each November in Buenos Aires. Find out more about El Pulpo  & Luiza at http://www.pulpostango.com.ar or view one or more clips on Ytube: Look for Chicagoans at Pulpo’s Tango Week (Nov. ’06) http://youtube.cm/watch?v=FZk-Kt3NMUI; oh so sensual, dancing to Lonely woman (Tango Lorca) @ La Patriotica (BsAs) http://youtube.com/watch?v=WLgqRT6NGoE; or, just having fun with Tango Rock’n Roll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OplUFeukicY; improvising  to live music by Lulu Hung http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l652Am5hX4c; and, natural & playful @ Milonga La Nocturna (San Diego CA) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbNiQOoPj-g.

   Schedule of Classes & Workshops – ALL 10 for $185 IF pre-paid ($175  if paid prior to July 15th)

   NOTE: “All Levels” does NOT mean “beginners”’ – El Pulpo & Luiza will work with and challenge every and all dancers!!! 

Special Pre-Milonga Classes  - at evening milonga locations; $15 ea. does NOT include Milonga entry 

Wednesday, July 25  - Guest Instructors for Somer & Agape

   7:30–9:00 pm - Special 1.5 hour Class; ”Tango Essentials – exploring dynamic possibilities thru weight shifts, enabling effortless complexities” (All Levels); at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln  Ave., Chicago, 60625); Followed by milonga - $10 cover, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am.

Thursday, July 26  - Guest Instructors for Nina Tatarowicz

   7:30–9:00 pm - Special 1.5 hour Class; ”Suspension – an incredible tool for Navigation and Combinations” (All Levels); at Cafe Duvall (2257 W. 23rd Place, Chicago, 60608); Followed by milonga - $5 cover, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.

Friday, July 27 - before milonga Nuestro Tango at The Latvian Community Center (4641 N.  Elston @ Hamlin, Chicago, 60618);

   7:30–8:45 pm - ”Secret Keys to Pulpo’s Style: understanding and working with the hidden essential elements” (All Levels); 

   Followed by milonga Nuestro Tango (Showcase around 11:30 pm); Entrance to milonga - $15, 9:00 pm – 1:00+ am.

   July 27th will be a Special Anniversary milonga Nuestro Tango honoring Juan Pinto on his birthday with guest DJ Somer Surgit!

Saturday, July 28  - 2 Classes before milonga De Corazón a Corazón at American Tango Institute (325 N. Hoyne (C-404), Chicago, 60612);

   7:00–8:15 pm - ”Innovative Salidas: opening your mind and body to innovative beginnings & endless possibilities” (All Levels);

   8:30–9:45 pm - ”Possibilities for Leaders: adornos within the cross and spiral displacements” (Intermediate – with followers ‘assistance’ encouraged!);

   Followed by milonga De Corazón a Corazón; Entrance to milonga - $15; 10:00 pm – 2:00 am.

   Afternoon Workshops Saturday & Sunday - at Mariposa (1803 W. Byron (Ste. 214), Chicago , 60613)

   $30 per Workshop at the door without pre-paid pre-registration (See Registration form below for pre-paid discount packages)

Saturday, July 28

   1:00–2:30 pm - ”Leg Work I: understanding and exploring possibilities of ganchos, sacadas, barridas …” (All Levels)

   2:45–4:15 pm - ”Contact & Suspension: (further) develop your sensitivity, balance & connection for complex legwork” (Intermediate)

Sunday, July 29

   1:00–2:30 pm - ”Balance & Walking Techniques for enganches (leg wraps) & ganchos (leg hooks)” (All Levels)

   2:45–4:15 pm - ”Leg Work II: combining elements and improvising with enganches, ganchos, sacadas, barridas, etc.”  (Intermediate  Plus)

   4:30–6:00 pm - ”Continuous Ganchos in Giros: creating fluid gancho cadenas (chains)” (Advanced) Entrance to this workshop requires pre-approval by El Pulpo &/or Luiza &/or Phoebe 

   A WindyCityTango, Unlimited Event 2007

   Contact: Phoebe J. Grant at (773) 260-2595 or WindyCityTango at yahoo.com

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   WindyCityTango, Unlimited Class & Workshop Registration Form
WindyCityTango, Unlimited  presents Norberto ’El Pulpo’ Esbrez & Luiza Paes in  Chicago July 24 thru 30, 2007

   Name ____________________________________________________                                   

   Please Indicate: lead  ____or  follow ____

   Address __________________________________________________  

   City, ST & Zip _____________________________________________

   Preferred Phone ___________________________       

   E-mail ___________________________________________

   To pre-register, contact Phoebe at (733) 260-2595 or WindyCityTango at yahoo.com (allow 24 hours for response to email at this address; for immediate response only, email TangoLadyChicago at tmail.com) and then bring this form and payment with you to a pre-arranged milonga or, by agreement, to your first Class or Workshop.

   Pre-milonga Classes on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are at evening milonaga locations; Saturday and Sunday afternoon Workshops are at Mariposa (1803 W. Byron, Chicago). 

• We strongly recommend respect for the level designated for each class / workshop.

   • It is not required to come with a partner, but it is recommended to pre-register for all classes / workshops so we can better balance lead vs. follow. We will encourage rotation of partners, but you are also allowed to stay with your own partner as long as you choose. 

   • Please allow at least 15 minutes before class to check in, register, and warm up. 

   • WCT, Unlimited and/or El Pulpo & Luiza reserve the right to change any class/workshop title or level or to cancel without adequate attendance. Please call Phoebe at 773.260.2595 if you have any question as to whether or not a class will be taught as scheduled.

   • NOTE:  Video taping of classes / workshops permitted ONLY with advance approval of organizers AND visiting instructors.

   Indicate below the Classes/Workshops you will attend - PLEASE pre-register to assist us in gender balance goal AND pre-pay to take advantage of fantastic discounts!! 

SPECIAL Pre-Milonga Classes - $15 per person per Class (NOTE: Class price does NOT include Milonga entry).  No pricing discounts for the pre-milonga Classes except as included in the all 10 Classes & Workshops pre-paid package of $185; ($175 if paid prior to July 15th); also, pre-milonga Classes do NOT qualify for the $10 per hour discount to Private Lessons (see details below).

   Wednesday, July 25 at Barba Yianni (4761 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 60625)

   ____ 7:30–9:00 PM ”Tango Essentials” (All Levels)

Thursday, July 26 at Cafe Duvall (2357 W. 23rd Place, Chicago, 60608)

   ____ 7:30–9:00 PM ”Navigational Suspension” (All Levels)

Friday, July 27 at The Latvian Community Center (4641 N. Elston @ Hamlin, Chicago, 60618)

   ____ 7:30–8:45 PM   ”Secret Keys” (All Levels)

Saturday, July 28 at American Tango Institute (325 N. Hoyne (C-404), Chicago,  60612)

   ____ 7:00–8:15 PM   ”Innovative Salidas” (All Levels)

   ____ 8:30–9:45 PM   ”Adornos for Leaders” (Intermediate)

NOTE: all milongas are priced separately

   Afternoon Workshops on Saturday & Sunday at Mariposa (1803 W. Byron, Chicago ) 

   $30 per class without advance registration (Pricing information provided below - $125 for all 5 if & ONLY if PrePaid)

   Saturday, July 28

   ____ 1:00–2:30 PM ”Leg Work I” (All Levels)

   ____ 2:45–4:15 PM ”Sensitive Suspension” (Intermediate)

Sunday, July 29

   ____ 1:00–2:30 PM ”Balance & Walking” (All Levels)

   ____ 2:45–4:15 PM ”Leg Work II” (Intermediate Plus)

   ____ 4:30–6:00 PM ”Continuous Ganchos in Giros” (Advanced) 
Entrance to this Workshop requires pre-approval

   Private Lessons – July 24 thru 30, 2007

   ____ (Interested in) Taking Private Lessons

   Pricing for WCT Classes & Workshops with ’El Pulpo’ Esbrez & Luiza Paes - July 25 thru 29, 2007

   WCT, Inc.’s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-registered & pre-paid workshops: 
1st WCT Workshop = $29; any 2 WCT Workshops = $57; any 3 WCT Workshops = $84; any 4 WCT Workshops = $110; all 5 – if paid incrementally = $135; all 5 WCT Workshops = $125 ONLY with advance payment; all 10 Classes & Workshops = $185 ONLY with advance payment; $175 if paid prior to July 15th!! Additional WCT discounts are available for anyone traveling more than 60 miles to study w/ El Pulpo & Luiza – talk to Phoebe!

   Total enclosed   $____________        Check #_____ payable to Phoebe J. Grant 

Pre-milonga Classes with ‘El Pulpo’ & Luiza on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are at evening milonga locations; Saturday and Sunday afternoon Workshops are at Mariposa (1803 W. Byron – Suite 214, Chicago IL 60613) – www.MariposaChicago.com. 

   Please contact Phoebe J. Grant at (773) 260-2595 or WindyCityTango at yahoo.com

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Private lessons with ’El Pulpo’ and Luiza (couples or small groups only) or with Luiza (individuals or non-lead+follow couples or small groups)  

   Tues., July 24 to Mon., July 30, 2007

   Pricing for private lessons with Pulpo & Luiza rate per hour for couples only: 
1 hour = $110; 2-3 hours = $90; 4 or more hours = $80. For a solo person or couple with Luiza: 1 hour = $90; 2-3 hours = $80; 4 or more hours = $70. For a small group (2+ persons) – rates shown per person: 1 hour = $50; 2-3 hours = $40; 4 or more hours = $35.

   To schedule private lessons with ‘El Pulpo’ &/or Luiza, contact Phoebe J. Grant at (312) 342-4335 or WindyCityTango at yahoo.com. 

   WCT, Inc. offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons with ‘El Pulpo’ &/or Luiza with a paid workshop ($15 pre-milonga classes are not eligible for this discount). 

   The ‘fine print’ regarding private lessons: Possible package pricing for more than 4 hours, if paid in advance, for a specific individual, couple or small group. Minimum 24 hour advance notice to Phoebe &/or ‘El Pulpo’ &/or Luiza is required to cancel a private lesson – or you pay fee.  Private lessons will be at P.J. Grant’s home (2800N/3600W).  Rates do not include cost of studio space if necessary; however, free space probably is available.  Transportation time to your location billed at hourly rate.

   It IS a HOT 2007 for Argentine Tango in Chicago

   April 20–22: Chicago “mini-“Tango Festival www.ChicagoTangoFestival.com         

   June 15–18: Fabian Salas & Carolina Del  Rivero www.TangoShusheta.com/FabianCarolina.htm 

   July 6–9: TangoJoven featuring Geraldine Rojas & Ezequiel Paludi with Pablo Inza / Mario Consiglieri & Anabella Diaz-Hojman / Murat & Michelle Erdemsel / Homer & Cristina Ladas  /Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt  / Burak Ozkosem & Maria Alferov; music by all female DJS and TANGHETTO http://Festival.TangoShusheta.com

   July 12, August 30 & September 27 (Thursdays): Alma de Tango plays at pops for champagne http://www.popsforchampagne.com/jazz/index.html 

   August 22–26: International Chicago Tango Festival featuring Eduardo & Gloria Arquimbau / Eduardo Capussi & Mariana Flores / Jorge Torres & Mariela Franganillo / Osvaldo Zoto & Lorena Ermocida / Roberto Reis & Suyay Quiroga / Eugenia Parrilla & Somer Surgit / Lorena Gasse & Ariel Barrionuevo plus 4 Live Orchestras www.AmericanTangoInstitute.com

Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited

(773) 260-2595 direct contact / WindyCityTango at yahoo.com

Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine Tango