[Tango-A] andres and meredith in SF Bay area

[Stella]

The Berkeley Tango Studio Invites You to Study Argentine Tango with
Andres Amarilla & Meredith Klein
Here in San Francisco for the first time !!!
May 2-10, 200 6
Although only 30 years old, Andres Amarilla has already been a fixture of 
the Buenos Aires milonga scene for 19 years.  As a child and teenager, he 
studied and performed in the dance companies of   Gustavo Naveira, Juan 
Carlos Copes, and Rodolpho Dinzel.  In the 1990s, he took part in creatin 
"tango nuevo" as a participant in weekly closed rehearsals of Fabi  Salas, 
and attended by Gustavo Naveira and Chicho Frumboli, among others. Andres 
has performed in Buenos Aires milongas over 60 times, including 20 
performances with the legendary Geraldine Rojas.  Andres combines 
traditional tango technique with "tango nuevo" steps to create a dance that 
is  exceptionally dynamic and fluid.  His background in traditional tango 
technique    means that his teaching is applicable to dancers of all styles.
Meredith Klein began dancing tango in Massachusetts in 1999.  In April 2005, 
she moved to Buenos Aires to work with Andres and dedicate herself to tango. 
Since beginning their first US tour in January 2006, Andres & Meredith have 
taught in 10 cities.  More information about Andres & Meredith is available 
at http://andresamarilla.com.

Teaching Schedule:
Wednesday, May 3:
7:30-9 p.m.      Beginners class Claremont Hotel,  41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley.
1st of a series of 6 classes.
$15 drop-in,   $75 for entire series.  Register through Stella 510-655-3585.

10:30 p.m.       Performance at Cellspace alternative milonga, 2050 Bryant 
St, SF (between 18th and 19th St.)  Milonga 9-midnight.

Thursday, May 4:
7-8:30 p.m.      Steps from the early 1900's Used in Nuevo Tango.   Berkeley 
Tango Studio.
                        Space is limited. Pre-registration and advance 
payment required.    $20.  Call Stella 510-655-3585 to register.
10:30 p.m.       Performance at Verdi Club milonga, 2424 Mariposa, SF . 
Milonga 9 p.m.- midnight.  Milonga hosted by Christy and Victor.

Friday, May 5:
8:30-10 p.m.  "Giros for Vals", Class (3 mos dance experience required) 
with demo later, ODC DANCE COMMONS, 351 Shotwell St. @ 17 St., SF,  $20 
includes dance practice, Tango dance practice hosted by Julian and Claudia, 
10 p.m. -12:30am, $10

Saturday, May 6        Intermediate level:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA

12-1:15 p.m.                Torsion, Don't Dance Tango without It
1:30-2:45 p.m.            Adorning the Dance Organically (for leaders and 
followers) "Well-executed  adornments are functional as well as beautiful. 
Learn how to maintain  energy during pauses as well as generate momentum 
with adornments."
3-4:15 p.m.                  Boleos: Combinations and Technique
$20 per class or $50 for all 3 with advance payment by May 1st.   Payment 
later than this is $25/class or $65 for all 3.

8-9 p.m.           All-Levels class prior to Golden Gate Milonga, Demo at 
milonga, Milonga 9 p.m.-1 a.m., hosted by Glenn Corteza, $15 class and 
milonga, 1 Yacht Club Rd, SF.

Sunday, May 7           Advanced level:
Renaissance Ballroom, 285 Ellis St. , SF

1-2:15 p.m.                  Vocabulary and Structure of  Alternative 
Embraces
2:30-3:45 p.m.            Changes of Direction in Alternative Embraces
4-5:30 p.m.                  Cool Combinations with Colgadas
5:30-6 p.m.                  Supervised practice (free with class)
$20 per class or $50 for all 3 with advance payment by May 1st.  Payment 
later than this is $25/class or $65 for all 3.

10:30 p.m.       Performance at Studio Gracia Milonga hosted by Ken and 
Natasha Delmar, 19 Heron St., SF.

Monday, May 8
7:30-9  Beginners class at the Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd.  2nd  in a 
series of 6 classes.
 $15 drop-in,   $75 for entire series.  Register through Stella 510-655-3585 
or email smling at msn.com.

Tuesday, May 9
7-8:30 p.m.  An Easy Formula for Creating New Steps,  Berkeley Tango Studio. 
Space is limited. Pre-registration and advance payment required.   $20. 
Call Stella 510-655-3585 to register.
8:30-10 p.m.  Practice and potluck farewell party for Andres and Meredith at 
the Berkeley Tango Studio.  Everyone invited.

 Private  lessons, $80/hour with Andres and Meredith, plus $10/hour studio 
rental. Series of 4 privates $300, includes rental fee.   Please contact 
Stella to schedule a time. Email is smling at msn.com.   Check out the website: 
stellatango.com for additional details.  Please mail checks to 30 the 
Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705.