[Tango-A] NA-W:E Tomas Howlin returns to San Francisco - August 13-20

[Shorey Myers]

Tomas Howlin
Returns to San Francisco
August 13-20, 2011

Many of you are familiar with Tomas' creative and inspiring approach to
teaching tango. Join us for a special exploration of tango evolution,
starting with a lecture at Verdi on August 18 and a series of workshops on
Saturday, August 20th that will expand your understanding of the dance.
Tomas will be at the Beat on Monday, August 13.

For those of you interested, Tomas will teach a free class on Tango as
Walking Meditation on August 17th in Bolinas CA. Info below.

http://youtu.be/U_KzPTpwuiQ

For preregistration or private lessons, please contact Shorey (
cachilas at gmail.com)

*Monday, August 15*
Orange Practica at the Beat
No sweat flashy boleos (Int)
8:15-9:15, $10 class + practica

*Wednesday, August 17*
New School Presentation in Bolinas, CA
Argentine Tango, A Modern Contemplative Practice
2-4pm at Commonweal (451 Mesa Rd, Bolinas, CA)
http://www.commonweal.org/new-school/index.html
No previous tango experience required

*Thursday, August 18*
Lecture + exploration at Verdi Club
"Tango Evolution”
Originality in motion & understanding the development of tango styles. This
unique class will combine discussion, video, and dance exploration. (All
levels)
8-9pm, $15 class and milonga


*Saturday, August 20*
*Workshops at La Pista*
Join Tomas and Shorey as they challenge you with a new (old!) view of
creativity in tango, then explore with them the dynamically different styles
of two of the most influential barrios, including special characteristic
steps of some of the most famous dancers of the time.

1-2:30pm    Golden Era Undisclosed Construction Tools - Shorey's fav class
ever!
2:45-4:15pm    Estilo del Norte: Timing Lags from Saavedra
4:30-6pm   Estilo del Sur: Power Winding from Avellaneda

$25/class, $60 for all three workshops. Email Shorey (cachilas at gmail.com)
for pre-registration and private lessons.

Recommended: Tomas will give a lecture on the origins of tango at the Verdi
Club on Thurs, August 18. If you are interested in the history of tango (or
if you think you know it all!) we highly recommend you go. 8-9pm at Verdi
Club.