<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A weekend with Pulpo & Luiza with Trio Folias!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Highlights:</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Milonga with Live Music by Trio Folias (final details TBA)</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Musicality class with Avik & Patricia</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Beginners rate for the Friday night class</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">“The improvisation is me at the present moment. And in the present moment there's only
me and my dance partner. What dance is more true to what one feels? … I fly listening to melodies. I inspire myself all the time in the melody. … It gives you an endless freedom, something that to me is fundamental in my dance. My dance expresses the freedom I have inside and the music has to inspire freedom.” – Norbert “El Pulpo” Esbrez</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">NORBERTO “EL PULPO” ESBREZ of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Buenos Aires</st1:place></st1:City> is the third generation of tangueros in his family (grandfather and father were both bandoneon players).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For almost two decades Norberto has devoted himself to tango,
developing a very personal technique and style.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The fluidity of his style and complexity of legwork with ganchos, sacadas, and enganches has earned him the nickname "El Pulpo" (the Octopus) at the milongas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Known all over the world as "The King of Ganchos", he is constantly discovering and adding new movements to the tango vocabulary such as: enganches, enredadas, suspensión, the ocho "loco", cruces con cambio de peso and other figures that he hasn´t named yet. Today he is considered the most creative of the tango dancers.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">LUIZA PAES, his partner, has studied music since she was age six, eventually working professionally in musical education and vocal technique. In 1998 she began to study and dance tango with Norberto, eventually becoming his partner. She
works on technique and musicality for all levels emphasizing the leader and follower's role, improvisation, and adapting a dancer’s personal talents to follow different styles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She is also fluent in five languages.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>More on Norberto & Luiza can be found at <A href="http://www.pulpostango.com.ar/">http://www.pulpostango.com.ar/</A></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">TRIO FOLIAS combines Avik Basu (bandoneons), Andrew Bergeron (guitar), and Carmen Maret (flute), all with expertise in Argentine tango music performance and Argentine social tango dance instruction. They join with Avik Basu who is a key organizer and teacher in the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:place></st1:City> tango community
which has developed into one of the most vibrant tango scenes in the country.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With Avik’s dance partner Patricia Greve, Trio Folias is touring the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> giving concerts and music workshops.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">MINI-MILONGA</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Friday, June 1</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">9:30-11:30pm</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">$5 (Free with Friday workshop)</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Wilkins</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*** Time of Milonga Picante may change.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Location TBA ***</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">MILONGA PICANTE</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Saturday, June 2</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">9:30pm - 1:30am</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Live Music with Trio Folias</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Deejaying by Avik Basu</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">***<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>More details on Milonga Picante TBA ***</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">WORKSHOP SCHEDULE<o:p></o:p></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Classes are designed to be progressive and we recommend taking the classes in sequence.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All classes will be at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Wilkins</B></st1:PlaceName><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></B></st1:place>, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7604 Charleston Ave.</st1:address></st1:Street></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">FRIDAY</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">7:30-9:00pm <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">1. Tango Essentials to Pulpo’s Style</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(All levels). </B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Keys to leading and following Pulpo’s complex style.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We recommend everyone, including experienced dancers, start with this workshop.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Special rate of $15 for those dancing less than 3 months</I>.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">SATURDAY</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Noon-12:30 pm<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Registration & Warmup</B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">12:30-2:00 pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">2. Contact & Suspension</B> <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(Int).</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Further developing the sensitivity, balance, and connection needed for complex legwork.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Introduction of Pulpo’s signature moves.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2:15-3:45pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">3. Legwork:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sacadas, Ganchos, Enganches</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(Int/Adv).</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some of Pulpo’s signature moves.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">4:00-5:30pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">4. Musicality with Avik & Patricia</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(Int).</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Taught by dancer, bandoneonist, and deejay
extraordinaire Avik Basu of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:place></st1:City>.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">SUNDAY</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1:00-1:30 pm<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Registration & Warmup</B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1:30-3:00pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">5. Continuous & Turning Ganchos</B> <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">(Int/Adv).</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Making smooth and fluid gancho cadenas (chains).</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3:30-5:00pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">6. Advanced Combinations (Adv).</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Attendance in Continuous &
Turning Ganchos required.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">MONDAY</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">7:30-9:00pm <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">7. Improvisation (Int/Adv). </B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Attendance in any 2 of workshops 1 through 3 required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Minimum of 14 students needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pre-registration required.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WORKSHOP COST</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1 class...$25<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2 classes...$45<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3 classes...$65<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">4 classes...$80</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">5 classes...$95</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">6 classes...$110</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">All classes...$125</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Traveler’s Discount (if traveling 100+ miles)...10% off</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Host Discount...10% off per guest taking workshops</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">PRIVATE LESSONS</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Available beginning Thursday night, May 31.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Studio rental fee of $15, if needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To schedule, contact Trini at <A href="mailto:patangos@yahoo.com">patangos@yahoo.com</A> or 412-521-1476.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Pulpo and Luiza (couples only)</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1 hour...$100,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>2 hours...$160,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>3 hours...$210</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Luiza only (singles or couples)</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1 hour...$80,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>2 hours...$150,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </SPAN>3 hours...$210,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>4 hours...$270</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">WILKINS</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">SCHOOL</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> & COMMUNITY CENTER</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7604 Charleston Ave</st1:address></st1:Street></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WSCC is located off Exit 7 (Edgewood/Swissvale) of I-376. Travel towards <st1:place w:st="on">Edgewood</st1:place> on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">S. Braddock Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>. Turn left onto <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Sanders Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>. Turn left onto
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Milton Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street> (1 block).</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV><BR><BR><p> 
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