Thursday, February 27, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Milonga en el Alma this Saturday, March 1

Roar like a lion as March comes tearing into town this weekend. Try out all the new moves you learned from Nick and Diane.

Join me Saturday night, March 1, in downtown Minneapolis for a night of Argentine Tango at Four Seasons Dance Studio. Relax in an inviting, bohemian atmosphere and dance to the classic tangos of the Golden Age. Although there is no lesson beforehand, beginners are welcome.

Light snacks, wine and soft drinks are available. Feel free to BYOB.
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Location: Four Seasons Dance Studio
\ 1637 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
\ use the alley entrance by Cafe Lurcat
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Hours: 9:00pm - 1:00am or later
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Cost: $10/$5 students


































































Wednesday, February 26, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Thank you from Nick and Diana

Hello Minnesota tango dancers,
 
Nick
,
Diana
and I w
ish t
o thank everyone that attended the classes this weekend.
They were very impressed with the commitment of the students and the 
open approach
 to what they had to teach.  You forged through snow
,
ice and the frigid cold in order to be there
!

You laughed at Nick's joke (which he greatly appreciated) , giggled with Diana as she explained things in her funny way and contorted your bodies with the warm up exercises.   

Nick and Diana love the people here!  They enjoyed teaching the classes and getting to touch base with familiar faces and make new friends.

Never fear!  They will be back, we are talking about scheduling next February  but  you will not have to wait that long!  Nick and Diana will hosting a festival  "Natural Tango" in April and will be here for TTC!!! 

A big tango hug to you all and thanks for making this such a memorable weekend!!

Diana D Devi 
Argentine Tango Dancer and Teacher
Certified Gyrotonic Instructor
 
PS I will be sending out additional information about the Natural Tango Festival in a few days.  

  

 
 


--
Diana D Devi

The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Friday milonga: El Doblete

When: Friday, Feb 28th - 9:30pm-1:00am
Where: 4 Seasons Dance Studio
What: milonga El Doblete
Admission: $10 general, $5 students
Where tradition and the alternative co-exist and tangueros move freely from room to room!
Mala Yunta, the traditional Argentine milonga in the front room, and Tango 5400, the alternative milonga in the back room.
With DJ Paul Lohman for Mala Yunta this Friday.
Come to say good bye to Florencia Taccetti, she is leaving on March 5th.

See you on Friday!

[TSOM-Announce] LAST WEEK OF CLASSES, VALS ON WEDNESDAY, PARADAS & PASADAS ON THRUSDAY!!!!

Hello all,

Time flies, isn't it.
Let's then fly together in classes this week.

As you have been experiencing on the last month the amazing feeling of spinning with Vals Rhythms, we will have more of those tomorrow.
We'll do some change of directions and followers sacada in to change of direction.

Thursday we will explore more of the very sensual energy of paradas and pasadas.
As far as I know there is not fun dancing tango unless you can connect with your innate sensuality.
How can you do that in a culture that so much repress those feelings?
Well, tango will give you the opportunity to explore those feelings and reframe them in to a very save environment, nothing but good can come out of it. :)

Remember that the Intermediate group will continuos on wednesdays with an OPEN PRACTICA TO ALL LEVELS and the thursday All Level group will continuous classes with Gretchen Larson and David Rost, a very beautiful couple that will bring a good balance of fun and cool material to work on as much as great exercise to keep challenging your tango technique. The class will be an hour long from 8 to 9 pm at 4 Seasons every thursday.

I leave you with this nice vals video of Julio & Corina, they are doing the same cadena that we have been practicing in the last 2 classes.


See you tomorrow!!!

Florencia




Florencia Taccetti
U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty


"All human beings have in their inner selves, in their souls,
a very mellow sound, their note,
which is the uniqueness of their being, their essence.
If the sound of their actions
does not harmonize with that note, that person can not be happy. " Sophia Prokofieva


"Todo ser humano tiene en su interior, en su alma,
un sonido bajito, su nota,
que es la singularidad de su ser, su esencia.
Si el sonido de sus actos
no coincide con esa nota, esa persona no puede ser feliz. "   Sophia Prokofieva


[TSOM-Announce] TTC tango camp Minneosota June 12-15

Dear tango friends,

I am so happy to be able to produce, with my team, another tango festival : TTC Tango camp Minnesota
JUNE 12 -15

-Registration sale prices end in 4 days!-

After a lot of work we have come up with a very friendly formula for tango learning. You learn as you go, and after last years tango camp we received feedback from many of you which we took into consideration and came up with a plan together with Homer Ladas.

This is a festival that is geared towards building the tango community at large, there is a "fit" for anybody that wants to learn tango and that wants to teach, guide and help organize tango events like practicas or milongas.

The one thing that stood out was (is) the setting: Villa Maria in Lake Frontenac MN, this peaceful environment was a wonderful and magical place to learn tango and be surrounded by people that were eager to learn, play and dance. The milongas in the evening were preceded by a walk through a meadow where the fire flies were dancing to the tango music that you heard in the distance.
With a setting like this, most people were overwhelmed by the choices that were presented to them, so we made it a whole lot easier for everybody: 4 days to learn, dance, and breath in tango, make new tango friends with great teachers and only 2 tracks to choose from. The student track or the teacher in training track.

So much more info on those 2 tracks you can find at www.tangoteachercoop.org

One of the biggest draws will be the SUPER PRACTICAS. In these practicas all of the teachers will be available to you: Homer and Cristina Ladas, Tomas Howlin, Mitra Martin, Melanie Klaric, Brigitta Winkler, Nick Jones, Diana Cruz, and Jason Laughlin. That is right; all 9 teachers in one room for you to ask questions to. In addition to that: we will have practica guides. These are teachers in training (only 6 will be hand picked by the main instructors) that will guide the practica so that everybody will be working on a similar topic!

Right after the super practica we eat dinner, followed by a presentation to dig your heels in even deeper into tango: As I am writing this I am sitting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ( yes, the weather is warm here) Dancing the Argentine tango is one thing, understanding it is another. I have found that the journey to learn this art form, takes many different roads. So do not hesitate to come to the presentations! You will love them!

Like I said, there is something for everyone;
You just started to dance tango? Come to the practicas, dinners, presentations and milongas!
You have been to many classes and need more tango information? Add the tango classes. ( The classes are not geared for absolute beginner dancers)
You want to get even more serious; like assisting at practicas, or in class, or start your own class and you are not afraid to lead and follow, or you are teaching already? Try out the teacher in training track.

If, you cannot pay in full right away, please do not hesitate to contact us! We will be able to work something out ( :

Looking forward to another successful tango festival right here in Minnesota! We cannot do it without you! Please take advantage of the sale prices:

SIGN UP NOW

Sabine Ibes
www.tangoteachercoop.org












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Thursday, February 20, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Tango Fusion Saturday Feb 22, 1014 with guest instructors Diana Cruz and Nick Jones

TANGO FUSION  FEB 22, 2014

 

Come dance with us at Tango Fusion this Saturday. 

 

We will start the evening with a class from 8:30 to 9:30 with Nick Jones and Diana Cruz.  


The topic is: The free leg extravaganza : Boleos to gaunchos simple to complex.  Cost for the class is $20 for preregistered, $25 otherwise.  Full Time Students 50% discount.   

 

I am your hostess for the evening with Paul Lohman as our DJ


Doors will open at 8:30 in the evening.
It is $10 or when you are a full time student only $5 (Not including cost of the class.) 

The dancing will be great, the atmosphere enchanting with a fusion of tango music, light snacks,  plenty of parking and a followers tanda.  Bring a snack or byow to share if you want.  I could  maybe, perhaps, be talked into bringing some of my chocolate.  I will have other healthy snacks too.  (Chocolate is healthy right?) 

 

Oh did I mention that Nick and Diana will demo at 10:30pm or so?  Prepare to be wowed!!! 

 

Social Dance Studio is located 3742  23rd Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407
Time 9:30 till 1
Cost $10 ( 5 students) for the milonga only

Hostess Diana Devi

 

Please come join us, it will be a fun party, great class and enjoyable for all!  


Diana D Devi

Tango Instructor and Dancer
Certified Gyrotonic Instructor

The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Puro tango

What a joy to have Nick and Diana Friday night. It should be a lovely evening. Please join us for the class and milonga following. Thanks to Diana for arranging their presence.
Admission is $10. Students $5

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[TSOM-Announce] PARADAS & PASADAS TOMORROW!!! 2 CLASSES LEFT, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE.

Hello my dears,

We continuous with this very wonderful and fun topic for this ALl Levels class.
We'll have 2 more classes left before I leave.


Cost: $20 by class.

Please confirm if you know that you are coming but if not just show up at the door tomorrow.
8 to 9:30 at 4 Seasons as usual.

Florencia


Florencia Taccetti
U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty


"All human beings have in their inner selves, in their souls,
a very mellow sound, their note,
which is the uniqueness of their being, their essence.
If the sound of their actions
does not harmonize with that note, that person can not be happy. " Sophia Prokofieva


"Todo ser humano tiene en su interior, en su alma,
un sonido bajito, su nota,
que es la singularidad de su ser, su esencia.
Si el sonido de sus actos
no coincide con esa nota, esa persona no puede ser feliz. "   Sophia Prokofieva


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Alex Krebs in Minneapolis July18-20,2014

Hello tango friends,

Please note that Alex Krebs will be visiting us July 18-20,2014 (5 months from now!).  He is an amazing tango instructor.  More importantly, his tango knowledge and his ability to teach anything tango, talk anything tango and appreciate anything tango is unsurpassed.

SAVE the DATES!

Also - I have been able to secure the EAGLES CLUB large room on behalf of Desperados and myself for the Saturday night milonga.

I hope you can join us.  Remember early registration gets you a great deal!
visit tangostudy.com for more information

Hugs - Parvin  :)

[TSOM-Announce] WE CONTINUOUS WITH VALS CADENAS & VALS CHANGE OF DIRECTIONS TOMORROW!!!!

Every class is getting better and better!!!
Isn't it? 

Please encourage everybody else in the community who is missing the fun to come. 

Then get trained and ready for the week-end with Nick & Diane.  :):):)

See you as usual at 4 Seasons from 8 to 9:30 pm!!!!

Abrazos,

Florencia



Florencia Taccetti
U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty


"All human beings have in their inner selves, in their souls,
a very mellow sound, their note,
which is the uniqueness of their being, their essence.
If the sound of their actions
does not harmonize with that note, that person can not be happy. " Sophia Prokofieva


"Todo ser humano tiene en su interior, en su alma,
un sonido bajito, su nota,
que es la singularidad de su ser, su esencia.
Si el sonido de sus actos
no coincide con esa nota, esa persona no puede ser feliz. "   Sophia Prokofieva


[TSOM-Announce] Nick Jones and Diana Cruz teaching at SDS this Wednesday 2/19/14

Just a preview of things to come this weekend,  Nick and Diana will be teaching the milonga madness class I and II.  They are so excited to be in Minnesota, snow and all! 

Please come join us.  Nick and Diana are fun interesting and so knowledgeable you will hardly believe the hour has past.  They teaching leaves you thinking, now why did I think that was so hard?  Simple straight forward information.  

The 730 class will be an intermediate class the 830 a more advanced class.  

Come play and learn with us.

Due to the special nature of these classes NO CLASS CREDITS can be used.  Cash or check only.  Cost of each class is $18

It's not too late to sign up for classes this weekend and a few privates are available...  

Class schedule 
The class schedule:
Friday eve 2/21/14 4 Seasons 9-10pm Part 1 of 3 : In depth look into necessary figures: Part 1 the walking turn 

Saturday 2/22/14 Tapestry Folkdance Center 
1:15 to 2:45 Intermediate Lapices and Enrosques (Part 2) 
3:15 to 4:45 Intermediate Deep Sacadas (Part 3)

Saturday eve 2/22/14 at SDS before Tango Fusion 
830 to 930 Explorations: part 1 Free leg extravaganza! Boleos, gaunchos/simple to complex.
DEMO around 11pm!!!

Sunday 2/23/14 Tapestry Folkdance Center 
1:15 to 2:45 Int/Adv Exploration Part 2 Unconventional change of direction 
3:15 to 4:45 Int/Adv Exploration Part 3 Volcadas the tipping point 

Deadline for early registration is Valentine's Day 2/14/14.... so maybe it could be a gift for someone special (which would include you!) Cost $130 for all classes if by deadline Full time students $65


A liimited number of privates remain.
Please contact me for details at dianaddevi@gmail.com or 612-385-7798

The fun starts soon !

Diana


--
Diana D Devi

The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

Friday, February 14, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] PRIVATE LESSONS SALE BEFORE I LEAVE

Hello my dears,

Please let me know if you like to set up some time to work in a private session before I leave on March 5th.
People who have been taking my 4 or 10 classes package have been helped tremendously on their dance and left the classes being very happy with them self.
Even if you take just one class will be helpful.

I can work on any topic that you are curious about and of course I will let you know which areas you need to work more and give you exercises to work on your own for the time I'll be gone so you can be entertained for the next couple month.

4 Seasons is going to have a practica on wednesdays in stead of my class from 8 to 10 pm, it was confirmed this week, and you'll be able to use and share what we've been working together in our privates with other students as well which is a great thing to help the community to keep growing.

My private prices are already discounted to $80 for an hour or $280 for 4 classes and students who are attending my group classes every week will get even more discount. Floor fee is payed separate.

Prices will be higher when I came back in the spring.

Contact me if you like to set some time soon.

Have a Happy Valentine Day!!!

Florencia



Florencia Taccetti
U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty


"All human beings have in their inner selves, in their souls,
a very mellow sound, their note,
which is the uniqueness of their being, their essence.
If the sound of their actions
does not harmonize with that note, that person can not be happy. " Sophia Prokofieva


"Todo ser humano tiene en su interior, en su alma,
un sonido bajito, su nota,
que es la singularidad de su ser, su esencia.
Si el sonido de sus actos
no coincide con esa nota, esa persona no puede ser feliz. "   Sophia Prokofieva


Thursday, February 13, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] Milonga Caliente

Hello lovely tango dancers!

Milonga Caliente is this Saturday! Please come for a wonderful night of tango with the UTango club. We'll start at 9pm and go until around 1am or whenever we get tired and just can't dance anymore. Eric Li will DJ and we will have refreshments as usual. Suggested donation of $10 for non-students and $5 for students. We would love to see you there, please come support and get to know our young dancers!

Location: University Baptist Church (Basement)
                1219 University Ave SE
                Minneapolis, MN 55414
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U-tango
University of Minnesota Argentine Tango Club
Email: utango@umn.edu
U-Tango Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

[TSOM-Announce] PARADAS & PASADAS TOMORROW!!! 3 CLASSES LEFT, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE.

Hello my dears,

We continuous with this very wonderful and fun topic for this ALl Levels class.
We'll have 3 more classes left before I leave.


Cost of the next 3 classes will be $45 or $20 by class.
If you already payed for 6 classes you can also ad the last 2 classes for $30 difference.

Please confirm if you know that you are coming or just show up at the door tomorrow.
8 to 9:30 at 4 Seasons as usual.

Florencia


Florencia Taccetti
U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty


"All human beings have in their inner selves, in their souls,
a very mellow sound, their note,
which is the uniqueness of their being, their essence.
If the sound of their actions
does not harmonize with that note, that person can not be happy. " Sophia Prokofieva


"Todo ser humano tiene en su interior, en su alma,
un sonido bajito, su nota,
que es la singularidad de su ser, su esencia.
Si el sonido de sus actos
no coincide con esa nota, esa persona no puede ser feliz. "   Sophia Prokofieva


[TSOM-Announce] Third Saturday Valentine's milonga at Int'l Deli (Formerly Abetto's)! Includes Passionate Tango workshop


Classes, workshops, events in tango this week
Regular Group Lessons Class and Event Calendar
  • Tuesdays: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed: 7:45-9 PM
  • Thursdays Int/Advanced tango, 7PM
  • Saturdays: Beginning tango 10:00 AM - 11:30 A
  • Saturdays: Ballroom & Latin, Blaisdell YMCA 3:00
  • Next Workshop Sat. Feb 15 7:00
Regular Public Dances
  • Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5
  • Third Saturday Milonga: Tango Milonga at 560 Como Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:30 $10

Saturday Valentine's Passionate Tango workshop and Third Saturday Milonga:  Feb 15th, at International Deli & Banquet Hall (Formerly Abetto's)! 560 Como, St. Paul.  First: We really delve into some great territory at the Passionate Tango workshops. Everyone longs for the kind of deeply connected tango that we work to find here. What makes tango different from so many other dances is the constant sharing with our partners. We are sharing our bodies, our thoughts, our affection, our talents, and our energy. We work hard to make sure that our technique in tango is as good as possible, but don't neglect everything else we are bringing to our partner. Everything we give, we get back. Give the most positive that we have, so that we get the most positive back. One of my most popular workshops!  7 to 8:30
Then:  Milonga at International Deli & Banquet Hall (Formerly Abetto's)!   What made this place one of the most popular I've held milongas? Everything we need in a dance place: A beautiful wood floor, with a lot of room. Atmosphere with inexpensive but wonderful food. Free, large parking lot right beside the building.  Liquor store for those who would like a variety of beverages, that you can share. A central location, between Minneapolis and St. Paul, with easy access - 1/2 block E of Dale on Como Ave.  Plus: Food specials (Indian) and a wine tasting at the liquor store for us!  
And - we're celebrating my birthday there.  Cost for BOTH Passionate Tango workshop and milonga:  only $10!

Valentine's day, Feb 14th Outing Lodge in Stillwater is having a Valentine's Dinner with tango music and dancing.  6:30p Social Hour- Dinner & Tango demo/lesson to follow: "Food for lovers". Come with someone special.   Hors d'oeuvres during social hour, 5 course meal, dessert, Champagne, Cabernet Sauvignon & Brandy $180/couple-$ 90 per person reserved up to 3 days in advance, 
Add $10 fee to all reservations after February 10th.

On February 16, from 11:00-2:00 there will be a tango brunch with live music by Bob Barnes!Sunday:  Fiesta Fiesta Restaurant, 14871 Granada Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Great south of the border cuisine. 

Tango Boutique!

Clothes, shoes and accessories for the tango dancer.  Many items from Buenos Aires, with the color and style that you can't find here in Minnesota.  Come and shop before or after the lessons, during the party (Tuesday) or set up an appointment.
Buenos Aires milonga

Buenos Aires!

Come join the tour!  It's time to plan - some have already signed up.  If you want to use Frequent Flier miles now is the time to check the availability.  The tentative dates are from November 23 to December 8th, but you can pick the dates that work for you and still stay in the house with us. Limited availability
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