[Tango-A] NA-C: Robin Thomas & Marika Landry in St Louis Jan 31- Feb 3

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ROBIN THOMAS (NYC) & MARIKA LANDRY (Montreal)
St Louis MO, Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2008
http://www.gatewaytango.org/workshop/
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Featuring:

* 4 days of classes in historic St Louis,
* Milongas on Friday, Saturday & Sunday with guest djs
  Linda Chen & Robin Thomas on Friday & Saturday,
* Special class for followers on Thursday evening (Jan 31),
* Gender-balanced classes on Saturday & Sunday, Feb 2-3.

ABOUT ROBIN:
A well-known, respected and much loved dancer and DJ,
Robin's
enthusiasm for Argentine tango can be seen most clearly in
his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes that it
is very important for students to dance simply and musically
from the very beginning. Building that strong base of
connection and musicality early, Robin believes, will allow
even very new beginners to feel comfortable and confident on
a crowded dance floor and will also lead to a more
comprehensive and fluid understanding of more complicated
techniques later on. Robin's teaching style reflects this
philosophy, and his students appreciate the humorous but
still down-to-earth way he presents the material.

ABOUT MARIKA:
Recognized for her precision, fluidity and interpretive
range, Marika is often sought to teach technique for women.
In class she shares techniques to help one achieve relaxed
postural balance and to develop controlled articulation and
correct placement of the body and feet for directional
accuracy as well as attractive lines, poetic ornamentation
and ease in complexity and rhythm. She is also concerned
with heightening ones sensitivity to connection and the
subtle transference of cues between partners. With a strong
belief that through tango a woman can express her
femininity, Marika inspires sensuality and elegance.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Jan 31 (with Marika)
 7.00pm: Find yourself, step by step
 8.35pm: Clean-up your technique (for followers)

Friday, Feb 1 (with Marika & Robin)
 8.30pm: Class on milonga - everyone welcome
         Followed by milonga until 1am

Saturday, Feb 2 (with Marika & Robin).
 1.30pm: Changes of direction
 3.00pm: Milonga II
 4.30pm: Free practica
 8.00pm: Tango fundamentals. Followed by milonga until 1am

Sunday, Feb 3 (with Marika & Robin)
 2.00pm: Slingshot sacadas (flexible embrace)
 3.30pm: "More difficult stuff"
 5.00pm: Turns and more turns

Classes on Thursday and Friday evening are open to everyone.
No partner needed.

For Saturday and Sunday afternoon classes, the number of
participants is limited to 18 couples. You are encouraged to
sign up with a partner. We can also help you find one. Robin
and Marika will teach to the level of the participants.

Robin & Marika are popular teachers that have taught at most
of the  major tango festivals in the country. For this
event, we are expecting a large number of people from out of
state: Ann Arbor, Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, KC and other
cities. Registration for the weekend classes is limited, so
don't wait!

See workshop website for list of classes and milongas.

WORKSHOP WEBSITE:
http://www.gatewaytango.org/workshop/

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Accommodations available for visitors.
Email shaun_sellers at yahoo.co.uk
or call Berette (314) 961-1686.

Robin Thomas & Marka Landry's visit to St Louis is sponsored
by Gatewaytango in collaboration with the Center of Creative
Arts (COCA). Part of the proceeds will support educational
activities at COCA.

shaun