[Tango-A] NA-W RE: Please note new classes for Mariana

[Stella]

The Berkeley Tango Studio is Pleased to Present
  Mariana Dragone
Argentine Tango Classes Oct. 10-18, 20

 Mariana returns to one of her favorite areas,  the SF  Bay area.  Mariana 
is one of the most popular, loved and respected  teachers visiting our tango 
community,  having taught here many times in the past including twice at 
Nora's Tango Week and twice at the Neo- Tango Festival in Sacramento.  She 
has also taught at many   festivals worldwide, currently partnering with 
Chicho Frumboli.  Mariana is at the forefront of the  new generation of 
female tango dancers, giving  stunning improvisational performances, 
integrating  both traditional and Nuevo tango movements.  She is 
precise and demanding in her teaching, emphasizing    the fundamentals, with 
attention to dissociation,  posture, musicality and the fluid gentle lead.


Schedule:
Tuesday Oct 10
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Beginners Special Series of 3 classes:  Fundamentals for Beginners
1st in a series of 3 classes geared for beginners or for those who wish to 
review fundamentals.
The Berkeley Tango Studio, space limited, pre-registration required.  Single 
class $15, all three for special price of  $40.  Call Stella 510-655-3585 or 
email smling at msn.com to register.

8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
1st in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women.
Berkeley Tango Studio, pre-registration required.  $25/ class or all 3 for 
$65.  Contact Stella to register.

Wednesday Oct 11
10:30 p.m.  Demo with Homer at the Cellspace Milonga, 2030 Bryant St., SF

Thursday Oct 12
6:30-7:45 p.m. Fundamentals for Beginners
2nd  in a series of 3 classes for beginners.  (see above)

8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
2nd  in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women. (see above)

Friday Oct 13
8:30-10 p.m.  All levels class before the practica, $20 includes class and 
practica  Hosted by Julian and Claudia, ODC Dance Center, 351 Shotwell 
between 17th and 18th, SF.
Saturday Oct 14   Intermediate classes
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave, Oakland
1-2:15 p.m.                  Open and close embrace, and the transitions 
between them.
2:30-3:45 p.m.            Technique of soltadas and variations in the 
embrace.
4-5p.m.                        Chacarera: this is a really fun traditional 
folk dance often done during the                                  break at 
many milongas in Buenos Aires.  It is easy to learn.  This class is 
open to all levels.
$25/ class for either of the 1st two classes with prepayment by October 12. 
$30 if drop in at the door.  Chacarera class free for students of previous 
two classes or $10  if taken alone.  Email Stella at smling at msn.com to 
register.

Sunday  Oct 15           Advanced classes
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave, Oakland
1:30-3 p.m.                  Boleos and rebotes (linear and circular)
3:30-5 p.m.                  Colgadas
$30/class or both for $55 with pre-payment by October 14.  $34/class if 
drop-in at the door.  Please contact Stella to pre-register.

*****Special Event.  8 p.m.  "Dancing in Buenos Aires - Questions and 
Answers"  If you have ever traveled to BA please come and share some of your 
insider experiences.  If you are planning a trip and would like tips on 
where to dance, teachers, shopping, restaurants, hotels or apt. rentals, 
come with your questions.  Mariana and her friend Nina, who lived in BA for 
6 years will be there to field questions. Bring some snacks and afterwards 
we will have eating and dancing down in the tango studio.   FREE.  Everyone 
welcome.  RSVP to Stella.

Monday Oct 16
7:30-8:15 p.m.            Milonga (beginner-intermed)
8:30-9:45 p.m.            Milonga with traspie and syncopation 
(intermed-adv)
The Berkeley Tango Studio.  $25/class.  Both for $45.  Pre-registration 
required as space is limited.  Contact Stella 510-655-3585 or email 
smling at msn.com.

Tuesday Oct 17
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Beginners Special Series of 3 classes:  Fundamentals for Beginners
3rd in a series of 3 classes geared for beginners or for those who wish to 
review fundamentals.

8-9:15 p.m.
Intermediate level: Women's technique series.
3rd  in a series of 3 classes especially geared for women. (see above)

***Privates with Mariana available $95/hour + $10/hr studio rental.   Series 
of privates with Mariana 4 hrs for $360 (includes rental fee).    Please 
call Stella at 510-655-3585 to schedule. Checks should be sent to 30 the 
Uplands, Berkeley 94705.
For complete information about tango at the Berkeley Tango Studio check out 
the website stellatango.com.
For information about Mariana's privates and classes in this area from 
September 26-Oct 9 please contact Angela via email: ketchupw at yahoo.com or 
phone: 415.786.1764.