[Tango-A] NA-W: The Claremont's October Tango Dance Weekend

[Nick Valente]

The Claremont’s October Tango Dance Weekend 

Dance-Filled Weekend Includes Classes, Milongas,  Spa Treatments and Argentine Winemaker Dinner

BEREKELY, CA (Sept. 25, 2012) – The Claremont Hotel Club and Spa’s popular Tango + Salsa series is coming to a close, but not before the October Tango Dance Weekend. Taking place Oct. 26-28, 2012, the October Tango Dance Weekend allows dancers of all skill levels to choose from over 15 activities at the historic hotel, including dance classes led by industry veterans, Milongas (Tango dance party,) Argentine-inspired spa treatments and an Argentinean winemaker dinner at Meritage at The Claremont. 

The festivities will begin with a welcome reception followed by an Argentine Tango Milonga, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. On Saturday, guests will have the opportunity to take all-day dance classes and the night will conclude with Meritage’s Argentine Winemaker Dinner and a second Milonga. Sunday will include all-day dance instruction and an Argentine Spa Treatment option, followed by a “Light Flights & Bites” celebration and a final Milonga. The weekend’s Milongas’ music will be led by local DJ Bobbi Noyer, who has been playing beautiful tango music at Milongas since 2008.

“All of our associates are thrilled to be putting on the dance filled weekend that we have planned for our guests and local community,” said Bruce Carlton, general manager of The Claremont. “Our dance series has become a must-attend event over the past few months and we couldn’t think of a better way to help draw the Tango series to an end than with a weekend-long dance celebration.”

Tango industry veterans Armando Orzuza and Nuria Martinez will lead all of the dance classes over the weekend. Classes are fun and open to all levels, giving dancers the opportunity to learn proper walks and foot placements in a relaxed and highly constructive atmosphere.

Spa Claremont will also be offering two special Argentinean inspired treatments for all of October. The Espresso Mud & Blood Orange Indulgence is an invigorating body treatment that begins with an espresso mud exfoliation under a Vichy shower to resuscitate dry skin and recapture a youthful glow, and concludes with a full body application of pure plant essential oils and an uplifting back massage with blood orange aromatherapy massage oil. The Mango Tan-go Pedicure uses essential oils and salts to energize the feet to tango all night! Treatments can be booked by calling (800)551-7266.

Dancers can join Yamuna® Teacher Nikki Jordan for a 90-minute workshop on creating proper foot function and alignment. Attendees will see how the action of their feet translates into their legs, hips, back, shoulders, chest, stomach and head. Members of The Club at The Claremont can join the class for $35 and non-members are $45 a person.

Dancers can choose to participate in the events on Friday ($59 a person), Saturday ($79 a person), Sunday ($59 a person), the whole weekend with dinner ($259 a person) or without dinner ($159 a person). Class size is limited and advance registration is required. Call (510) 843-3000 ext. 756 to register or visit www.claremont-hotel.tix.com for more information. 

The Claremont will host its last Salsa Sunday on Nov. 18, 2012 for $20 a person. The night will begin with a complimentary class from 7-8 p.m. and end at midnight.

About the Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa

The Claremont, a member of the Pyramid Hotel Group, opened in 1915 and is located in California’s Berkeley Hills. The property features 279 uniquely designed rooms and suites, a variety of unique meeting and event spaces, state‐of‐the‐art fitness facilities, an incomparable 32 treatment room spa, and an award‐winning food & beverage program. The Meritage restaurant specializes in bringing the wine and food experience together with a menu of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. While Paragon Restaurant & bar offers a menu of hand‐shaken libations complementing a menu of relaxed American contemporary food. In addition to the culinary experiences to be found at the Claremont, guests can relax at Spa Claremont, play a game of tennis or spend the afternoon poolside enjoying this landmark’s spectacular views. For more information, please visit www.claremontresort.com or call (800) 551‐7266.

About Pyramid Hotel Group 

Pyramid Hotel Group is a Boston based company which manages and asset manages over 70 hotels and resorts across the United States. In addition to management and asset management Pyramid provides services that include project management, property management, and advisory services for owners and lenders. Pyramid Hotel Group is a franchisee of all major hotel brand companies, an operator of independent four- and five-star hotels and resorts, and is the fifth largest U.S. hotel management company as ranked by Hotel Business magazine. www.pyramidhotelgroup.com.

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