[Tango-A] NA-C: September 26-28, 2008: Tango Weekend in Champaign / Urbana with classes and private lessons with Humberto Décima and Elizabeth Olivera

[PJ Grant]

    Argentines Humberto Décima and Elizabeth Olivera are two tango dancers (“milongueros”) from Buenos Aires, the city where they live and dance. They are noted for their particularly elegant style of interpretation, as well as their deep understanding of the historic elements of Tango that they are carrying forward to a new generation of dancers.  Their teaching focuses on creating an understanding of the aesthetics, body dynamics and discipline that support the dancing of tango.

   Sponsored by WindyCityTango, Unlimited, Humberto and Elizabeth are exciting, grounded and caring instructors and performers, embarking on their first tour of the USA .  For a preview of their style, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-7TJBDFEbMandfeature=email
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  In addition, Humberto and Elizabeth are experts Tangotherapy (™ in Argentina ), an alternative to health through art, dance, the connection with others, self-reflection and learning in collaboration with a group. Founded in conjunction with Maria Celia Arias, Tangotherapy™ comes from the essence of dance: from the natural, organic and spontaneous movements occurring in humans’ daily life. It is a corporal technique, interrelating Art (via dance) and Science (via psychology). Dancers Humberto, with a Master’s degree in Psychology, and Elizabeth, with a Nursing degree, integrate Tangotherapy™ into their teaching and dancing.

  Humberto & Elizabeth will offer an exciting Tango Weekend Sept. 26-28, 2008 in Champaign / Urbana IL featuring classes, performances and private lessons including a FREE introductory class on Friday, Sept. 26.

Friday, Sept. 26 at the Refinery Gym and Banquet Center (2302 W John St, Champaign , IL  61821)
   5:00 to 7:30 pm – Happy Hour at the Refinery with casual showcases by Humberto and Elizabeth
   7:30 to 8:30 pm – FREE Class: Initiation to Argentine Tango (Beginners)
   9:00 pm til no one’s left standing – Milonga (cash bar) with performances by Humberto and Elizabeth plus Burak and Maria of Tango Éclectique; Milonga entry is $10 ($7 with valid student ID or class package)

Saturday, Sept. 27 (1314 Curt Dr, Champaign IL  61821)
  12:00 noon to 1:30 pm – Tango Salon: changes of direction, circular movements and turns (All Levels)
   1:45 to 3:15 pm – Milonga Movements and Musicality (Intermediate)
   3:30 to 5:00 pm – Tango Nuevo movements for social dancing: colgadas, volcadas and others! (Intermediate Plus)
Saturday, Sept. 27 at PhillipsRecreation Center (505 W Stoughton , Urbana IL) with Ron and Susana
   7:30 pm to midnight: Class at 7:30 pm and Milonga del Corazon at 9:00; entry for milonga is $7 or $10 for milonga and class

Sunday, Sept. 28at Refinery Gym and Banquet Center (2302 W John St, Champaign , IL  61821)
   1:00 to 2:30 pm – Argentine Tango: walking with the music and with a partner, leading to the cross (Fundamentals)
   2:30 to 4:00 pm – Salon Tango: changing the embrace, circular boleos and more! (Intermediate)
   4:30 to 7:30 pm – Intensive Practica with guidance from Humberto and Elizabeth (All Levels); entry for Practica is FREE to those taking
at least 1 class with Humberto and Elizabeth Sept. 26-28 or $10 for others
 
Pricing for Sat., Sept. 27 and Sun., Sept. 28 classes: At the door price: $15 per class per person. IF pre-paid by Sept. 22 (PayPal™
available) or with student ID: 1 class = $14; any 2 = $27; any 3  = $39; any 4 = $50; ALL 5 = $60 including Sunday practica. Contact Phoebe J. Grant at WindyCityTango at yahoo.com for any questions regarding pricing or using PayPal™.
 
Humberto Décima andElizabeth Olivera’s Methodology, Themes and Concentrations
   All Classes begin with stretching, relaxation and coming in contact with your own body. In each class we will work on:
* Elements of technique necessary for the theme of that particular class;
* Posture, the walk, and different forms of the embrace;
* Sensibility, connection and communication with your dancing partner;
* The specific characteristics of each role: the follower and the leader;
* We will analyze in detail how to communicate with your partner to create certain moves or sequences, without dancing from memory, but from the mark;
* Sequences and choreographic ideas most commonly used in each of the styles;
* The structure of the music, rhythm and musicality; and,
* Improvisation and creativity within your dance.
It is always recommended you come accompanied by a partner so you can have the maximum benefit of the class, although we endeavor to rotate and facilitate obtaining a partner if necessary.
Info: eoptangocompany at yahoo.com.ar \ www.eoptangocompany.com.ar 
Call 217-898-8974 to schedule private lessons.

    Humberto Décima with Elizabeth Olivera’s 2008-2009 Tour of the USA (returning in Nov.’08 and early ’09) is sponsored by WindyCityTango, Unlimited. For information on this and other events with them, contact Phoebe J Grant 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) text messages welcome; WindyCityTango at yahoo.com (allow 24 hours for response).
 
Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited
312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) cell - text msgs OK
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