[Tango-A] NA-C: Alica Pons returns to Chicago, March 8-15

[chicagomilonguero]

ALICIA PONS IN CHICAGO - MARCH 8-15

Workshops on March 10 & 11 at ARTango

Special Milonga with Alicia Pons on Saturday, March 10 at Chicago Dance

Alicia Pons returns to Chicago next week. Alicia has put together an intensive weekend of tango workshops on March 10 and 11 for the intermediate and advanced level dancer.

We will also have a Special Milonga with Alicia Pons on Saturday, March 10th from 10pm-2am, at Chicago Dance.

Alicia has structured the weekend of workshops to be progressive and build off of each other.  A perfect way to improve or refine your dance. There are limited spaces left for the workshops.  We will attempt to gender balance the enrollment for the workshops. People that sign up for an individual class will need to sign up with a partner. Alicia will also be available for private lessons during her stay. Priority will be given to attendees of the workshops.

Biography
Alicia Pons is an elegant and accomplished dancer with a refined technique and distinctive personality. Her ability to imbue the role of the woman with vitality and style has made her one of the most sought after female partners in the milongas of Buenos Aires. And, she wows her tango partners here in the US when she visits. She is most noted for her footwork and sensual seduction, which are done with humor and decorum. She exemplifies presence in the dance and this is a focus in her teaching for both men and women.

As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the connection with one's partner, and in particular the woman's ability to not just follow, but to be an equal protagonist in the dance. She is a very warm and caring person who loves to share her knowledge.

Here is a link to her performance at the 2011 Milongueando Festival  in Buenos Aires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4762LAV7Ww , from the 2008 Chicago Mini Tango Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFOvL5sjZko, and a recent performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY9RLKhS-lY

Workshops

Saturday, March 10, 2012
12:00-1:30 A: Connecting with Self: Posture, axis, relaxation, freedom, weight changes, elegance.

2:00-3:30 B:  Connecting the Music: Musical elements, various orchestras, tango, milonga and vals.

4:00-5:30 C:  Connection with the Other: Embrace, dialogue, exchange of energy, concept of circular cylinders.

MILONGA - SATURDAY, MARCH 10 from 10pm - 2am
Chicago Dance, 3660 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd Fl, Chicago

Sunday, March 11, 2012
12:00-1:30 D :  Connection with the Floor: Directed energy, feet to floor, open the space.

2-3:30 E: Connection with Other Dancers: Navigation, dancing in a tight space, codes of respect.

4:00-5:30 F: Putting it all together.

PRICING AND LOCATION
Entire package: 6 classes and Saturday milonga $150.00
Full time student: 6 classes and Saturday milonga $120.00
Saturday or Sunday classes $ 85.00
Full time student: Saturday or Sunday classes $ 65.00
Individual classes $ 35.00; Full time student $25.00

Saturday Milonga at Chicago Dance $15; Full time students $10

All workshops will be held at ARTango, 4203 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois.

A special Milonga with Alicia Pons will be held on Saturday, March 10th at Chicago Dance, 3660 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois

INFORMATION: To register for the workshops or to obtain more information go regarding the workshops, please go to our flyer: http://www.chicagotangofestival.com/AliciaFlyer.php .

Alicia Pons will be available for a limited number of private lessons during her stay in Chicago. If you have any questions or are interested in a private lesson, please email Ray Barbosa at chicagomilonguero at yahoo.com or call at 708-955-6040.
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The 2012 Chicago Mini Tango Festival will be held from April 19-22, 2012 at the rosemont.hilton.com/cmtf . Our room block is almost sold out.

We plan to have another lineup of excellent instructors including Susana Miller, Osvaldo Natucci, Enriqueta Kleinman, Oscar Casas, Ana Miguel, Luis Bianchi, Daniela Pucci, Masami Hirokowa, and Liz Haight. Djs include Osvaldo Natucci, Lampis Zalavras, Linda Valentino, Derrick Del Pilar, Beth Anne Osborne, Paul Akmajian, Barry Gillaspie, and Tony Costantino.

For more information regarding registration, schedule, intensive beginner program, and other information go to www.chicagotangofestival.com.