[Tango-A] NA-C: announcing changes to Raul Cabral's Chicago schedule beginning Sept. 8 and Helen La Vikinga arriving Sept. 20

[PJ Grant]

1st Chicago engagement of Raul Cabral     September 8-17, 2009

Not since Paulo Araujo have I been so excited about sponsoring an instructor! His teaching is superb. 
Raul exudes style and elegance, focusing on classic salon tango
 
Check out Raul’s bio, videos & essays:  http://www.raultangocabral.com.ar/
Not only can you check out his career (also at http://www.celebratetango.com/artists/raulcabral.html),
view him dancing with a variety of partners (for example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk4aSpFWASs)
but also read his thoughtful articles on the art and practice of Argentine tango (such as “The Milonguera Dancer and Her Body” http://www.treasurecoasttango.com/id13.html).

A pdf flyer is available at http://tangonoticias.com/tn/ads/071661709-Raul-Cabral-Sept-2009.pdf
 
Tues., Sept. 8 Welcome Raul to Chicago at Milonga Negra (9:00 p-midnight p at The Ritz Tango Café - 933 N Ashland)
 
The themes of instruction will be cumulative over Raul’s week in Chicago
All instruction will include common themes of:  Equilibrium; Universal capacity to Express and Understand; Synchronizing the Movement; and, Movements relating to each topic
 
 “Pre-milonga” Classes - All Levels; $20-$10 each depending on when paid &how many taken: 
   C1: Wed., Sept. 9 (8:00-9:15 p) “Communicating & Receiving Communication”at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Tango Reaction milonga (cover $10 – but FREE to anyone taking the pre-milonga class with Raul at $20)
   C2:Thurs., Sept. 10(7:30-8:45 p) “Elevating energy in turns and in the cross” followed by Milonga Loca (cover $10; class &milonga for $25 – save $5; watch for location announcement by Nina and Bill)
   C3: Fri., Sept. 11 (8:30-9:45 p) “BAILE TANGO – Social Milonguero Techniques, Correct utilization of the space” at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Los Besos Milonguita (cover $10;
class & milonga for $25 – save $5)
   C4: Sun., Sept. 13 (8:00-9:15p) “Cadencia- Dancing the rhythm within the music” at Barba Yianni Greek Taverna (4761 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago) followed by Tango Reaction milonga (cover $10 – but FREE to anyone taking the pre-milonga class with Raul at $20)
   C5: Mon., Sept. 14 (8:00-9:15 p) “Dancing with pauses – different interpretations of the rhythm” (location to beannounced soon)
   C6: Tues., Sept. 15 (8:00-9:15p) “Leading accompanied – natural response to the body’s lead” at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave., Chicago) followed by Milonga Negra (cover $10; class & milonga for $25 – save $5) 

  Workshops– Intermediate to Advanced; $30-$24 each depending on when paid & how many taken:
  Sat., Sept. 12 (location to be announced soon)
 W1: (12:00-1:30 p) “Embracing with the body, the arms immaterial”
 W2: (1:45-3:15 p) “The unmistaken messagewithin the movement – The relationship between posture and corporal communication”
 W3: (3:30-5:00 p) “Traspies in tango, vals and milonga”         
  Sun., Sept. 13  at Ritz Tango Cafe (933 N Ashland Ave., Chicago)
 W4: (1:00-2:30 p) “Dancing while rotating within your axis and within the line ofdance”
 W5: (2:45-4:15 p) “Dancing with pauses – different interpretations of the rhythm”
 
  Practica: Raul will provide solutions to personal dancing difficulties
P: Sun., Sept. 13 (4:30-6:30 p at The Ritz Tango Café) Opposites Attract 
Free w paid Workshop or Private Lesson; $15 for all others
 
All 11 Workshops & Classes for only $230 if paid by Sept. 1 (a $275value) – includes Practica
 
Raul will have ample opportunity for private lessons – call Phoebe to schedule
Rates: $110 for 1 hour; $100/hour for 2-3hours; $90/hour for 4-6 hours; small group rates available
WCT offers a $10/hour maximum discount for each hour of private lessons withRaulwith a paid package or  workshop (only ONE discount / hour ispermitted).Minimum 24 hour advance notice to Phoebe&/or Raul isrequired to cancel a private lesson  – or you pay for the time
you reserved. Rates do NOT include cost of studio space if necessary; free space probably is available. Transportation time to your location or for a “privacy window”will be billed at applicable rate.
 
To receive additional information about this event or instructor – including individual pricing and opportunities for other (e.g., travel) discounts – email WindyCityTango at yahoo.com or call/ text Phoebe J Grant at 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646)
 
Alsomaking her premier appearance in Chicago:  Helen La Vikinga  ~ Sept. 20-26
Originatorof “Mano a Mano” milonga in BsAs   
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnygVSnOAlg&NR=1
A series of evening classes: Mon., Sept. 21; Tues., Sept. 22; Wed., Sept. 23; Thur., Sept. 24 
Locations to be announced - contact Phoebe for additional information on these 4 evenings
The 8 basic Elementsin Tango for everyone 
"Overcome nervousness and the lack of control"
- The Posture - El Abrazo - The Communication - The Connection - The Musicality - La Caminata - The Marking - The Interpration-

Fri., Sept. 25 appearing at Milonga Portena (4146 N Elston Ave)
Sept. 26 – 28 Classes in Barrington with Tango Argentina Club
Celebrate Helen's Birthday at La Yunta milonga on Sat., Sept. 26
tangoargentinaclub at yahoo.com or call Marie and Ruben (708) 903-6612