[Tango-A] NA-E: Tomas Howlin & Florencia Taccetti, Oct 5-7 in Pittsburgh

[Sarah Cornelius]

OCTOBER 5, 6, and 7, 2007 -- Pittsburgh Tangueros' 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend with TOMAS HOWLIN and FLORENCIA TACCETTI

1. 10th anniversary weekend highlights
2. Detailed weekend schedule, fees, privates
3. About Tomas (Dancing a little differently at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UeDKJkKkuQ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UeDKJkKkuQ>  )
4. About Florencia (Dancing with Tomas to Di Sarli's "Ensuenos" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSlKfXG5qc <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSlKfXG5qc>  )
5. Short history of the Pittsburgh Tangueros (the excuse for a party)
6. Lodging suggestions in Pittsburgh

More at http://www.pittsburghtangueros.org

Contact:  info at pittsburgtangueros.org

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1. 10th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
 -- Friday Night Class (7:30) and Milonga (9:30 - 12:00) at 3519 Butler Street 15201, with guest DJ Linda Chen of Columbus
 -- Two classes Saturday (1:30 - 5:00) at WSCC, 7604 Charleston Ave 15218
 -- Saturday Night Milonga with guest DJ Manuk Colakyan; demonstrations by Tomas & Florencia; tasty snacks and beverages provided
 -- Two Classes Sunday (1:30 - 5:00) at Wilkins School Community Center

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2. DETAILED WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, Oct 5 -- Location: 3519 Butler Street 15201
7:00 - 7:30 pm     Sign up and warm up
7:30 - 9:00 pm     Paradas & Arranques: stops and starts (all levels)
9:30 - 12:00         Mini-milonga with DJ Linda Chen (included with 7:30 class or $5)  Snack and drink donations very welcome!

Saturday Oct 6 -- Location: WSCC, 7604 Charleston Ave 15218
1:00 - 1:30 pm     Sign up and warm up
1:30 - 3:00 pm     Rotations and contra-rotations of the axis.  Changes of direction in parallel system (Intermediate)
3:30 - 5:00 pm    Milonga Reliquary: Collected secrets from old milongueros and famous milonga dancers (Intermediate)

9:00 pm - 1:00 am -- Location: WSCC, 7604 Charleston Ave 15218
Milonga and 10th Anniversary Party. DJ magic by Manuk Colakyan, who recently DJ'd at the Istanbul Tango Festival.  Demo by Tomas and Florencia. Refreshments provided, and additions welcome. $10/$7 with student ID

Sunday, Oct 7 -- Location: WSCC, 7604 Charleston Ave 15218
1:00 - 1:30 pm     Sign up and warm up
1:30 - 3:00 pm     Tango's Underworld: Tomas & Pasadas (Foot Catches & Releases) (Intermediate/Advanced)
3:30 - 5:00 pm     Waltzing it up (Intermediate/Advanced)

WORKSHOP FEES
One class            $25
Any 2 classes     $45
Any 3 classes     $65
Any 4 classes     $85
All 5 classes      $100
10% travelers discount to those coming 100  miles or more roundtrip.

PRIVATE LESSONS--A few hours with Florencia are available on Monday, Oct 8, at Sarah's in Forest Hills.

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3. ABOUT TOMAS HOWLIN
Tomas has taught in Pittsburgh many times and we are very honored to have him with us for this anniversary celebration. A native of Buenos Aires,
Tomas' dance is classic, fluid, and relaxed. Each of his movements is deeply inspired by the traditional aesthetic that has characterized the style and elegance of this dance for the past 60 years. Tomas believes in a natural, comfortable, thoughtful and skillful tango; one that is unique for each person. More about Tomas at http://www.tangoclasico.com/tomas.htm <http://www.tangoclasico.com/tomas.htm> 

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4. ABOUT FLORENCIA TACCETTI
 We are delighted to welcome Florencia back to Pittsburgh.  Also a native of Buenos Aires, Florencia is a lifelong dancer with a strong foundation in
modern, contemporary, jazz, and ballet.   In teaching, she focuses on intention and the subtle communication between partners. She specializes in
teaching quality of movement, projecting in space, and musicality. Florencia is an artist-in-residence in Minneapolis, where she performs as a modern dancer and teaches tango for the University of Minnesota Dance Program. She has danced and taught with Tomas for several years. More about Florencia at http://www.tejastango.com/florencia.html <http://www.tejastango.com/florencia.html> 

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5. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PITTSBURGH TANGUEROS
Tango began in Pittsburgh in the early 1990s with a small group of swing dancers. Early professional influences included the generous Danel and Maria, who drove from NYC to teach workshops for our small but enthusiastic community.  Local dancers/teachers Eduardo Goytia and Linda Jeub saw to the formal incorporation of the Pittsburgh Tangueros in 1997 under the umbrella of the Coal Country Traditions Dance Group -- our ostensible excuse for the 10th anniversary.  More at http://www.pittsburghtangueros.org

But we all know it's just a reason to have a big tango party.  Today, Pittsburgh has an active, friendly, devoted, high-quality community, with
three organized teaching groups, four practicas, and at least one weekly milonga.  Many dancers, teachers, and organizers have contributed to the development of Pittsburgh's tango community over the years -- too many to name, but you know who you are -- and we invite you all, near and far, to celebrate tango with us!

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6. LODGING SUGGESTIONS (The Parkway 376 East will be Open!)

-Super8 Motel (Monroeville), 724-733-8008 (from $53, AAA rate $48)
-Al Monzo's Palace Inn (Monroeville), 412.372.5500 (from $52)
-Days Inn (Monroeville) 412.856.1610 (from $68 Fri/Sat, $58 Sun)
-Hampton Inn University Center (Oakland), 412.681.1000
-Holiday Inn Parkway East 412.247.2700 (from $89, AAA rate $80)
-Radisson Hotel (Monroeville) 412.373.7300 (from $89)

 
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