[Tango-A] NA-C: Elizabeth Olivera & Mariano Gauna teach in Chicago at Barba Yianni on Wed & Fri this week

[PJ Grant]

Master Instructors returning to Chicago from International Chicago Tango Fest 2009


Elizabeth Olivera & Mariano Gauna will guest instruct before Tango Reaction milonga at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna on Wed., Oct. 14 and Fri., Oct. 16 this week. They specialize in spectacular movements for stage as well as expert techniques for salon dancing

“Pre-milonga” Classes - All Levels:
   C4: Wed., Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00p) “Embellishments for men and women” at Barba Yianni (4761 N Lincoln Ave) = $20 for class & milonga; $10 milonga only
   C5: Fri., Oct. 14 (8:30-9:30 p) "Musicality without breaking embrace” at Barba Yianni (4761 N Lincoln Ave) = $20 for class & milonga; $10 milonga only

Barba Yianni Greek Taverna & Restaurant features Fun Music, Fantastic Folks, and Delicious Food!
Class: Wednesday - 8:00-9:00 p; Friday - 8:30-9:30 p
Milonga: Wednesday - 9:00 p - 12:00 midnight; Friday - 9:30 p - 12:30 a +?????

Barba Yianni Greek Restaurant
4761 N Lincoln Ave at Western & Lawrence
Chicago, Il 60625

Also, Elizabeth & Mariano will be teaching:
   C6: Mon., Oct. 19 (7:30-8:30 p) “Technique of the movements” at ATI (325 N Hoyne at Carroll)
       Followed by Practilonga XX (9:30-midnight) 

Workshops – Intermediate to Advanced: $25 ea at door; $20 in advance  
  Sat., Oct. 17 at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave) 
    W1: (12:00-1:30 p) “Rotation in the Movements”
    W2: (1:45-3:15 p) “Synchronization of leaders & followers”
  Sun., Oct. 18 atRitz Tango Cafe (933 NAshland Ave)
    W3: (1:00-2:30 p) “Giros and ganchos”
    W4: (2:45-4:15 p) “Cross caminatas on double time”                              

Elizabeth & Mariano are available for private lessons through October 20 - Contact Phoebe for rates and to schedule

To receive additional information about this – including individual pricing andopportunity for other (e.g., travel) discounts – email WindyCityTango at yahoo.com or call / text Phoebe J Grant at 312-60TANGO(312-608-2646)

Elizabeth Olivera has been dancing and teaching tango since 2000 in her hometown of Buenos Aires and around the world. She has danced in numerous shows and exhibitions in Argentina, including "Madero Tango" in Puerto Madero, "Bar Sur" in San Telmo, "Taconeando" and "La Ventana" at the famous Casa de Tango.  Elizabeth is the founding partner, artistic director and choreographer of the E.O.P. Tango Company, based in Buenos Aires. She is also the co-director and instructor of the Argentine tango school, 2 Para el Tango, at which some of the best known dancers and teachers in tango hold classes. For four years she served as an assistant teacher at the International Tango Congress (CITA) in Buenos Aires. From the many great Argentinean teachers with whom she has formally studied, Elizabeth has developed a teaching style that focuses on creating an understanding   of the aesthetics, body dynamics and discipline that support the dancing of Tango.

Mariano Gauna began his career in dance as a child, studying Argentine folk dance, modern dance, and specially tango. Since 1996, he has performed with several dance companies and danced in the most popular tango houses and shows in Buenos Aires. Mariano also has toured with several tango shows in Europe, Asia and Latin America. His tango dancing style emphasizes in a strong technique, a firm and clear embrace, elegance and sensuality, without losing the essence of the expression of the Tango.