[Tango-L] ARCE - MONTES Tango Seminar in Berkeley, CA. USA

[Sebastian Arce]

September 30 - October 4, 2006
The 1st ARCE-MONTES "Neo Tango School Seminar" in the USA
presented by Tango Renaissance USA
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Location: Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA
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Saturday, Sept 30th:  3-6pm
Sunday, Oct 1st:  3-6pm
Monday, Oct 2nd:  8-11pm
Tuesday, Oct 3rd:  8:30-11:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 4th:  8-11pm
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Seminar includes: 3 HOURS PER DAY, 15 HOURS TOTAL
5-Day Seminar Fee: $250/person
Single class Fee: $55/person
Limited availability - 30 PEOPLE per day -
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Focus of study:

--Focus #1 "Fundamentals"

* Administration of space
* Rhythm
* Triangulation
* Symmetry
* Equivalence
* Changes of energy in the embrace
* Weight transfers
* Height changes
* Linear & Centrifical dynamics
* Stimulating the creative process
* Improvisational skills

--Focus #2 "Personality-style-repertoire"

* Defining style
* Diferenciating style, tango technique, and correct biomechanics
* Corporeal language
* Expression thru corporeal language
* Musical Repertoire
* Influential elements in the development of critique
* Creation of a style
* Imposition of a style
* Popular tango esthetics

-- Focus #3 "Musicalidad"

* Recognizing the physical timing of the couple (synchronized)
* Recognizing musical time - strong & weak beats
* Coordination physical & musical timing
* Recognizing the physical timing of the couple (dissociated)
* Rhythmical accentuations in the musical measurement - recognition and use
* Use of body language for musical interpretation
* Differentiating musical styles

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Knowledge required:

* Caminatas adelante/atras (Walking forward/backward)
* Ochos adelante/atras (Ochos forward/backward)
* Cambios de direccion (Changes of direction)
* Giros derecha e izquierda (Turns left/right)
* Sacadas adelante/atras (Sacadas forward/backward)
* Control abrazo cerrado/abierto (Control of the embrace - open/closed)
* Volcadas/Colgadas


TO REGISTER:
In order to reserve your place(s) you must send an email to
registration at tango-renaissance.com including your name,
partner name, contact info and the days for which you wish to register OR
call Michelle Wright at 916 295 9815.

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ATTENTION: TR, USA does not guarantee availability in the classes if you do
not reserve your place by email or phone.
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PAYMENT:
Payment will be accepted at the Finnish Hall. If you are registering for the
5 day seminar,
payment must be made IN FULL on Day 1 of the seminar (Saturday, September
30th).

NOTE:
To make payments please arrive early, a minimum of 15 minutes before start
of seminar.