<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>ALICIA PONS JUNE TOUR<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Alicia is planning a 4 -5 week tour beginning June 2007, if you are interested in hosting her please contact me ASAP.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> She has had RAVE reviews from all of her recent tour locations like Portland, Pittsburgh, Champagne/Urbana and Durham. I already have 2 tentative spots reserved, so please contact me immediately if you might be interested. </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT
size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>One of the most accomplished teachers of Apilado style tango, Alicia Pons is an elegant dancer with refined technique and distinctive personality.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her ability to imbue the role of the woman with verve and style has made her one of the most sought after female partners in Buenos Aires milongas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>She is most noted for her beautiful foot play and the strongly sensual connection with her partner, which is done with humor and decorum.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She exemplifies
communication and presence in the dance, and this is a focus in her teaching for both men and women.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Alicia was trained in classical dance from an early age and as a young woman performed in some of Buenos Aires’ most well known theaters, the Colon, the Coliseo, and the Alvear.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her introduction to tango came later, and her first teacher was Graciela Gonzalez, whose women’s technique helped shape Alicia’s tango footwork. Alicia then gravitated toward the milonguero style and her first inspiration and male teacher in that style was Tete Rusconi, one of the most renowned milongueros of his generation. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in
0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the connection between the partners, and in particular the woman’s ability to not just follow, but to be an equal protagonist in the dance.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Her knowledge of the mechanics of what makes the dance work in the “milonguero” embrace is unique.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Alicia’s teaching methods are grounded in her academic training. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She holds a degree in Educational Science and Psychology, and she is currently an instructor for university
level education students, in addition to her teaching, being a mother of two sons, and running her family real estate business.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She is a very warm and caring person who loves to share her knowledge.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>INFORMATION:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY:
Arial"><FONT size=3>Barbara Bill<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>bbillcinci@yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>513-602-7886 <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div><p> 
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