[Tango-A] NA-W: CLASS SCHEDULE FOR OSCAR CASAS & ANA MIGUEL IN LOS ANGELES

[Linda Valentino]

First Time in Los Angeles!
OSCAR CASAS & ANA MIGUEL!
October 4th - 12th
Don't miss Oscar--a master teacher & Youtube tango phenomenon!
Performances at TANGO MIO MILONGA in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 4th and
MILONGA LOS AMIGOS 5TH ANNIVERSARY IN PASADENA on Saturday, October 8th

Oscar Casas teaches regular classes at El Beso in Buenos Aires when he is 
not traveling all over the world to teach and perform. Oscar was born in 
Parque Patricios, a well-known tango barrio in Buenos Aires. His parents 
were avid tango dancers, and in the 1950s and '60s they organized three 
different milongas per week, which regularly drew in 400-500 dancers. He was 
very much influenced by his father, both by osmosis and discussion. Oscar 
absorbed the codes (codigos) of the milongueros, and when he eventually 
decided to take up the dance seriously, he already had a background and base 
that was the envy of many. Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and 
his teaching. He is very milonguero, and is respected by the old guard in 
the milongas of BA. He is also extremely popular with young tangueros. He 
teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in 
improvisation, always interpreting the music and respecting the character of 
the different orchestras. He is especially interested in the dynamics and 
cadencia of the dance. Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded 
milongas. Ana Miguel started teaching with the famous Argentine instructor 
and performer, Pocho Pizarro. From 2005 to 2008, she performed in the show 
"Bacanazo" which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA 
and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Gardel from 
2006 to 2010 in BA.  Ana Miguel has taught tango at various tango festivals 
and was also a tango teacher at  ACETA (Academy of Argentine Tango Styles) 
from 2006 to 2010.

CLASS SCHEDULE All classes at Hollywood Dance Center, 817 No. Highland Ave, 
Los Angeles 90038.
Free parking on both sides of Highland and in any of the spaces behind the 
studio & adjacent buildings on that block. Access those spaces from the 
alley just west of Highland between Waring Ave. and Willoughby Ave. Do not 
park in the Frazee Paint lot.

Thursday, Sept. 6th
8:15 - 9:35 pm: Analysis of the Systems & the "Highways" (Intermediate & Up) 
By understanding the two basic systems, parallel & crossed, and the relative 
positions of the leader and follower (the highways) you open up endless 
opportunities for instant improvisation. Discover how much you already know!
9:45 - 11:10 pm: Step Into Giros: Mastering the Turns
(Intermediate & Up) The study of one-axis and two-axes; their construction & 
deconstruction. Learn how to use giros for navigation and musical effects.

Friday, Sept. 7th
8:30 - 9:55 pm: Conquering Regular & Unorthodox Crosses (Intermediate & Up) 
Discover how the crosses work and use them as elements of decoration. 
Transform a cross into a magnificent figure.
10:05 - 11:30 pm: Milonga Is Fun, REALLY! (Intermediate & Up) And not all 
that hard. You will study the long and short of it, and how to add simple 
variations that only LOOK complicated. Practice from 11:30 - Midnight.

Saturday, Sept. 8th
2 - 3:30 pm: Projections of the Leader & Follower (All Levels) Control of 
the transfer of weight with crosses or changes in the base. These techniques 
are vital for basic movements, totally controlled, and generated from the 
mutual understanding of the couple.

Sunday, Sept. 9th
1 - 2:25 pm: Complex Figures (Advanced) Learn how to stretch movements into 
figures. Discover how to convert steps into concepts, movements into 
dynamics.

2:35 - 4 pm: Stitching It All Together (Advanced) By understanding the 
concept of different movements and the importance of dynamics you will learn 
how to recognize opportunities to stitch these figures in infinite 
combinations.

PRICES: $25 per class, 3 classes for $69; all 7 classes for $149. Payment by 
cash, check or Paypal (call to arrange).
FOR MORE INFO. AND RESERVATIONS: Call (323) 653-5883 or see our website at 
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