[Tango-A] NA-C: Murat & Michelle Erdemsel, cast of Tango Buenos Aires AND Diva Boutique at milonga Nuestro Tango in Chicago on Fri., Sept. 28

[PJ Grant]

The dancers and musicians from Tango Buenos Aires AND Diva Boutique will join us tonight at milonga Nuestro Tango, Inc. In addition to a showcase by visiting instructors Murat & Michelle Erdemsel, at least one of the Tango Buenos Aires couples will dance for us. milonga Nuestro Tango is THE place to be in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 28th!!!

Murat & Michelle Erdemsel - who delighted us during TangoJoven in July - will teach a pre-milonga all levels class: "Find the magic in the music with an enhanced embrace"; the class begins at 7:30 p and has a separate $15 cost.  They will showcase around 11:30 p (and may be joined by other visiting performers). There will be no ‘free’ fundamentals class by Valentina & Phoebe on or Sept. 28.

Murat & Michelle, who embody elegance & romance, are 3 teaching classes on Saturday at Dance Center Chicago (3868  N Lincoln Ave - 1 block East of Mariposa and just South of  Images). More information on this, as well as Sunday’s ColorTango concert, is provided below. You can watch their performances from TangoJoven Festival: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Eq-MZYyMzGU and http://youtube.com/watch? v=hNwna8QONH0. Call /email Burak Ozkosem (312.810.0252 - burak at tangoshusheta.com) or Maria Alferov (312.823.4859 - maria at tangoshusheta.com) or  tangoeclectique at gmail.com for additional details on either of these events.

AND Diva Boutique will have its huge collection of Comme il Faut & Tara Shoes, plus dance sneakers (new ones with heels!), low heels, orthodics and shoes for men. For appointments during this weekend, contact Kathleen at 727 742-3368 / 727 446-3896 or visit www.diva-boutique.com. 

We had so much fun dancing & talking with the cast of Tango Buenos Aires last night during a post-performance party at Café Duvall! They accepted our invitation to join us tonight at milonga Nuestro Tango!

milonga Nuestro Tango, Inc. is danced the LAST Friday of EVERY month at The Latvian Community Center (4146 N. Elston Ave., Chicago) from 9:00 p to 1:00+ a. The hostesses - Valentina Cisar, Carmen Pinto &/or Phoebe J. Grant - provide a light buffet but BYOB; the cover for the milonga is $15. The remaining Nuestro Tango milongas in 2007 are: October 26, November 30, and December 28. 

The few remaining tickets for Sunday’s ColorTango’s concert will be available at milonga Nuestro Tango …. for more info, www.chicagotangoshows.com.

Additionally, Carmen will have tickets tonight for Charlotte Vikstrom’s annual Brango – Sunday, October 21st at the Belmont Yacht Club. Reservations for this fabulous feast with delectable dancing are needed by this weekend. 

Contact Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited for details on the above events (or for information on the resumption of private lessons, group
classes or 'practanga's with Leroy & Phoebe) at 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646 - cell 24/7) / WindyCityTango at yahoo.com - Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine TangoWhat a Great Weekend to Spend in Chicago!!! Please use TangoLadyChicago at yahoo.com for immediate internet response. 

The most famous Tango band on currently on planet Earth - COLORTANGO ORCHESTRA, directed by maestro Roberto Alvarez - will be make its Midwest debut on Sunday, Sept. 30.  After the performance at Christian Heritage Academy (315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, Illinois 60093), you will be able to meet the orchestra during the post-concert milonga. CDs available for purchase (great opportunity to get one signed). The concert begins at 7:00 p (doors open at 6:30 p).  Admission for the Milonga (from 9:00 p until around 11:00 p) is included with concert ticket price $25-$55 (assigned seating).

One of the most elegant and popular dance couples in North America, Murat & Michelle Erdemsel will be in Chicago for this weekend. They are our special guests for ColorTango concert-show on Sunday.

Murat was born in Istanbul. Michelle grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii. Somehow, from literally opposite ends of the earth they managed to meet half way in New York City. They met in the milonga and that is where their dance continues to develop with a strong emphasis on embrace, musicality, and improvisation.  They are an elegant and playful couple, beautifully connected and embodying the romantic notion of two moving as one. Murat's style of teaching gives students the tools to grow on their own. Coming from a classical art education he brings a fresh, holistic approach to the art of dancing tango. Michelle brings to the partnership a wealth of dance training in many disciplines with a focus on technique for injure free dancing. 

Murat & Michelle are warm, attentive, entertaining and accessible to students. Their enthusiasm for the dance is contagious and spreading as they travel to teach at most of the major festivals in the U.S. Both are experienced performers and together are developing a unique style all their own - www.muraterdemsel.com. 

On Saturday, there will be a 3-class workshop is designed by Murat & Michelle as progressive manner to help dancers to refine their technique connection with the partner and musicality skills. All 3-classes cost only $40 and the venue is Dance Center Chicago at 3868 N Lincoln Ave (1 block away from Mariposa and across the street from Images). 1 class is $20; 2 classes $30; all 3 classes $40 - full time students and dancers with more 65 years life experience get 15% discount).  Take advantage of in-advance discounted prices, send your payment as soon as possible!!! Workshop topics: Connection, followers/leaders technique and musicality - topics will be integrated into each class progressively. Part I - noon-1:15 p; Part II - 1:30-2:45 p; an, Part III – 3:00-4:15 p. No partner necessary, all levels welcome, taking all parts is highly recommended. Call /email Burak Ozkosem (312.810.0252 - burak at tangoshusheta.com) or Maria Alferov (312.823.4859 -
 maria at tangoshusheta.com) or tangoeclectique at gmail.com for additional details on either
of these events.