[Tango-A] NA-C: 5 days remain for early bird special for classes and workshops with El Pulpo in Chicago

[PJ Grant]

5 days remain for early bird special for classes and workshops with El Pulpo! 15 hours of instruction for only $195 if paid by July 15.
WindyCityTango, Unlimited announces Norbert “El Pulpo” Esbrez’s return to Chicago with new partner Stephanie Lepeu - July 23 thru 29, 2008 - to teach Classes, Workshops and Private Lessons.
ALL 9 Classes and Workshops for $210 w/ pre-registration (or, if pre-paid by July 15th, $195) including Monday’s Practonga PLUS discounts to the 4th annual Pulpo’s Week (Nov. in BsAs) for paid attendees.

Schedule of Classes and Workshops with Norberto ’El Pulpo’ Esbrez and Stephanie Lepeu - July 23 thru July 29, 2008.
NOTE: “All Levels” does NOT mean “beginners”’ – El Pulpo and Stephanie will work with and challenge every and all dancers!!!
Pre- milonga Classes (Thursday, Friday and Monday) are $15 ea; this doesNOT include Milonga entry and these are not eligible for any discounts, rebates or other special offers. Saturday and Sunday Workshops are $30 for the first, without pre-registration and pre-payment.  Pricing, with WCT’s
incremental discounts, follows list of workshops and classes, but ALL 9 for $210 IF pre-paid ($195 if paid prior to July 15th!!!!) and you can use PayPal®.
Also, those travelling more than 60 miles each way should ask Phoebe about a ‘gas rebate’ discount.
Thursday, July 24 - Guest Instructors for Nina Tatarowicz at Cafe Duvall (2257 W 23rd Place, Chicago, 60608): 7:30–9:00 p - a special 1.5 hour Class for All Levels, ”Tango Essentials: barridas, pasadas and traps: multiplying the possibilities with improved foot placement”. Followed by milonga - $10 cover, 9:00 p-12:00 a. 
Friday, July 25 before our Anniversary milonga Nuestro Tango at The Latvian Community Center (4146 N Elston at Hamlin, Chicago, 60618): 7:15–8:45 p - a special 1.5 hour Class for All Levels, ”Pasos girados: tango in a rounded way”. Followed by milonga Nuestro Tango with showcase around 11:30 p; entrance to milonga $15, 9:00 p – 1:00+a. Somer Surgit will be the guest DJ at this exceptional anniversary Nuestro Tango honoringJuan Pinto’s birthday!
Saturday, July 28 at American Tango Institute (325 N.  Hoyne (Ste. C-404), Chicago, 60612): 
1:00–2:30 p for All Levels, ”Ganchos á la Pulpo: contact to generate movement and movement to generate contact”;
2:45–4:15 p for Intermediate Level, “Everything from the Crusada”; and,
4:30–6:00 p for Intermediate Plus Level, ”Sacadas con agarre (trap sacadas)”.
Sunday, July 27 at Cafe Duvall (2257 W. 23rd Place, Chicago, 60608): 
1:00–2:30 p for Intermediate Level, ”Colgadas: shared axis turns”;
2:45–4:15 p for Intermediate Plus Level, ”Enganches: leader hooks follower’s leg into another step”; and,
4:30–6:00 p for Advanced Level, ”Continuous Ganchos in Giros: creating fluid gancho cadenas (chains)” - entrance to this workshop requires pre-approval by El Pulpo and/or Stephanie and/or Phoebe. 
Monday, July 28 before a unique Opposites Attract practonga at Mariposa (4001 N.  Ravenswood (Ste. 503B), Chicago, 60613): 7:30–9:00 p for All Levels, ”Ocho Loco: crazy 8s or ochos a la Pulpo”; followed by Opposites Attract practonga, 9:00–11:30 p; entrance to practonga $10, but Practonga is free to anyone taking at least one paid workshop and/or or private lesson with Pulpo and Stephanie July 23-29, 2008.

To pre-register, contact Phoebe at 312-60TANGO (312-6082646) – text msgs welcome / WindyCityTango at yahoo.com(allow 24 hours for response to email at this address; for immediate response only, email TangoLadyChicago at tmail.com) and bring payment with you to a pre-arranged milonga or, by agreement, to your first Class or Workshop. Or, you canpay via PayPal®– send payment to WindyCityTango at yahoo.com  – if you don’t have a PayPal acct, call Phoebe.
Pricing for July 23 thru 29, 2008 WCT Classes and Workshops with ’El Pulpo’and Stephanie: pre-milonga classes on Thursday, Friday and Monday are $15 ea; this does NOT include Milonga entry and these are not eligible for any discounts, rebates or other special offers. Saturday and Sunday workshops are $30 for the first, without pre-registration and pre-payment.  WCT’s Discount Pricing Policy for pre-registered and pre-paid Workshops on Saturday and Sunday afternoons: 1st WCT Workshop = $29; any 2 WCT Workshops = $58; any 3 WCT Workshops = $86; any 4 WCT Workshops = $114; any 5 WCT Workshops = $141; all 6 – if paid incrementally = $168.  All 9 Classes and Workshops with advance payment after July 15th = $210; ONLY with advance payment prior to July 15th - all 3 pre-milonga Classes = $40; all 6 WCT Workshops = $155 – yes, ALL 9 Classes and Workshops = $195 if pre-paid by July 15th. Also, those traveling more than 60 miles each way should ask
 Phoebe about a ‘gas rebate’ discount.
Further information on discounts for workshop attendees to registration for the 4th annual Pulpo’s Tango Week (Nov. 16-23, 2008) will be forthcoming.
For directions or any other information, including pricing on or to schedule private lessons with ‘El Pulpo’ and Stephanie - available Wed., July 23 to Tues., July 29, 2008, contact Phoebe J. Grant at 312-60TANGO (312-6082646) – text msgs welcome / WindyCityTango at yahoo.com (allow 24 hours for response from this email address) or TangoLadyChicago at yahoo.com.
Find out more about El Pulpo at http://www.pulpostango.com.ar or view one or more clips on YouTube:
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 and playful @ Milonga La Nocturna (San Diego CA) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbNiQOoPj-g 
Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited
312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) cell - text msgs OK
WindyCityTango at yahoo.com(for tango business messages)
TangoLadyChicago at yahoo.com(for immediate communication)
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