[Tango-A] NA/NYC - SAT 6/12: Practilonga Marathon w/Dock Sud, wkshps Hiba & Rene, Claudio & Romina!

[Santiago Steele]

Join us for a special marathon with live music by NYC's own Dock Sud electronic-tango group, and performances Rene Hellemons & Hiba Faisal and Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin!

• Dancing from 6PM-Midnight
• Complimentary veggie pasta dinner
• BYOB strongly-encouraged
• DJ Tine
• Performances 8 & 9ish
• Live music at 10PM

Host Santiago Steele

Cost: $12 singles/$20 couples/$10 students (with ID)

Info: santiagosteele at gmail.com

VIDEOS/MUSIC SAMPLES:

• Dock Sud http://www.myspace.com/docksudtango
• Hiba & Rene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hnoMFOXcdw
• Claudio & Romina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwK8NRMPokE

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SATURDAY, JUNE 12: Rene Hellemons & Hiba Faisal from London

• 3:00-4:30P: Variations on the Cross - Stylish moves for the dance floor (Int)

• 4:30-6:00P: The Flexible Embrace - Keeping your connection in Open and Close movements (Int/Adv)

Cost: $35 for 1 workshop, $60 for both
Location: 939 8th Avenue, Studio 200

Register: santiagosteele at gmail.com

About Rene Hellemons & Hiba Faisal:
Based in London, Hiba & Rene run their own school, Tango-Fever, as well as being resident teachers at one of London’s leading Milongas Zero Hour at The Dome. They are one of very few European couples to be invited to teach in Buenos Aires at the famous ‘DNI’ school in 2009 and they regularly teach in European festivals and weekenders.

In their teaching they focus on the skills that enablestudents to create and enjoy their own dance: musicality, and a clear understanding of the 'connection' and the concepts of leading and following. They strive to create a relaxed friendly atmosphere in their classes.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13TH: Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin from Buenos Aires

• 3:15-4:30PM: Transfer of Weight-Focus on balance and liberation of the free leg
• 4:45-6:00PM: Complex sequences usingrotation to create changes in rhythm and dynamic

COST: $35 for 1 workshop, $60 for both
LOCATION: 939 8th Avenue, Studio 4A

Claudio Villagra:
... took his first dance steps at an early age, and studied with some of the most renowned old generation Tango masters throughout his youth. 

After dancing in various tango shows in Buenos Aires, Claudio began his international career, dancing in Broadway shows as well as major dance-theater productions in Paris and Mexico City. He has worked with Tango orchestras including Osvaldo Pugliese, Mariano Mores, Sexteto Sur, El Arranque, and Sexteto Mayor, among others. 

Cast credits include Tango Seduction, Tango Argentino, and Forever Tango, with partners including Silvia Toscano, Mora Godoy, Leticia Falliacara, Karina Piazza, Natalia Hills, and Guillermina Quiroga.

Romina Levin:
... has an extensive background as a dancer performer and instructor. She has toured the world with renowned performance companies such as Tango X2, Forever Tango, Tango Seduction , the Miguel Angel Sotto Company, and Tango With the Stars. She has also performed in the film “Homenaje” directed by Bebe Kamin. 

In addition to Tango, she also teaches Classical and Contemporary dance.