[TSOM-Announce] Tango and I in April ( :

Hello tango loving people,

As with spring we will bring all the fresh stuff to the dance floor. Green, new growth from well established roots.

Here is what you can expect every Wednesday night at the SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO
located at 3742 23rd Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407

We start our tango series with the beginners classes at 6.30:

This week: Getting familiar with the 8 count basic for week #1
Turns in the 8 count basic for week # 5

If you are a beginner tango dancer, you do not need to bring a partner to class. We make sure that there are always dance partners, instructors and assistants available to dance with you. You will not be sitting down in these classes! Bring shoes that you can pivot ( spin ) in easily. The first class at SDS is free, tell your friends!

All level series A and B at 7.30:

series A: The turn to the left in cross system
Turning is a "must" in argentine tango. And after learning the molinette, this month Diana will spent time on a different turn. This one can be done very rhythmically, and compact. A great turn for tight spaces and for social dancing.

series B: That darned forward boleo and the leg that will have to cooperate ( :
We worked hard last month with Sabine on understanding the concept behind the back boleo, this month it is the forward boleo's turn. In contrary to belief: the forward boleo is not more difficult or harder to lead AND you CAN lead it on a crowded dance floor IN A CLOSE EMBRACE!!!
Tango makes you wonder about all the fun things you can do with the "four legs, one body" dance.

Intermediate/Advanced level series at 8.30

Stopping vs going, How to stop on a dime, and make spur of the moment decisions. And how to follow these decisions. Fun sequences to play with, pull apart and put them back together again!

PRACTICA : EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON FROM 3.30 TILL 5 AT SDS

Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Sabine and Diana
www.tangoandi.com


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[TSOM-Announce] 5th Saturday milonga

A quick reminder to all that our 5th Saturday milonga will be at the Virginia Street Church tonight.  Ple3ase go to the TSOM web page for further info.

 

Also, there was a bit of a typo on our first announcement, stating the music starts at 8;00PM.  My mistake;  We get going at 8:30pm.  Niko Salgado is our DJ.  Enjoy the weather and come on down!

                                                                                         Rueben Hansen

[TSOM-Announce] Kind reminder that a great tango evening is coming up soon!

Hear Hear!

In less than one week,  the TTC benefit event; "A Taste of Tango!" will be held. However, we can not hold the event without YOU! We have heard from many of you already, but to make this event an even larger success, we want to hear from all of you! 

Our featured soprano Laura Hynes has prepared a most entertaining program....You don't want to miss this!

Other entertainment surprises await, as well!

Do you think of yourself as somewhat of a wine connoisseur...or not? Well, either way, you are in luck!

A Vinacopia wine barrel will be auctioned off at the event, to a very lucky bidder!

Want to dance that evening? A milonga with DJ Paul Lohman begins at 9:30pm!

You can find all the detailed information via the attached invitation.

We look forward to sharing a fun and memorable evening with everyone!

Sincerely,

Sabine Ibes, Sandra Uri and the TTC team

INVITATION: A night of music, wine, entertainment and dancing.

"A Taste of Tango!"

You are cordially invited to attend the  Tango Teacher Co op fundraiser at:

The historic Mississippi Riverfronts Mill City Museum
710 South 2nd Street, 7th Floor
Thursday evening, April 3rd from 7:30pm

Vocal performance by Laura Hynes, soprano 
Bandoneon performance by Bob Barnes
A surprise dance performance

Wine tastings by Piatelli Vineyards & Famiglia Meschini

Tantalizing tapas 
Followed by a "MILONGA"   from 9.30-11:30pm 

Our very own, Paul Lohman will spin the tunes.

Attire: Fun, Semi-Formal

Individual Entrance -$35 (Pay at door; Includes everything!)

Milonga only - $15

RSVP on Facebook, click on "Going" if you can come or send an email RSVP no later than April 1st to:  tangoteachercoop@gmail.com

Can't attend the event but interested in donating?
Please make donations out to Springboard for the Arts, memo "TTC Tango Camp MN" or go to GiveMN.org Type "TTC" in the search bar & you will find our donate button.
http://www.razoo.com/story/Tango-Teacher-Co-Op-A-Taste-Of-Tango?referral_code=share 

[TSOM-Announce] Mala Yunta Milonga - this Friday (3/28) at Four Seasons

Ready for cabeceo?  - Milonga Mala Yunta

Friday, March 28th from 9:30pm until 1am

Four Seasons Dance Studio

DJ this Friday: Peter Truran

Empanadas, "la rifa del champán", and more!

Hosted by: Bataclan Tango

Los esperamos!

[TSOM-Announce] Q:What do Tango, mathematics and Milton Bradley have in common?

A: Operations!

Wiki says:"In its simplest meaning in mathematics and logic, an operation is an action or procedure which produces a new value from one or more input values, called "operands".

We're studying two of our favorite tango operations this Thursday and also setting up an experiment to answer the burning question posed by one of our students last week; How many ochos are enough?

Advanced Beginners class at Four Seasons Dance Studio!
Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
Cost: $10

Location: Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Use the alley entrance by Cafe Lurcat.

Who are Dave and Gretchen? Dave and Gretchen have been dancing tango right here for over ten years. They travel extensively to study and play in other tango communities. Dave hosts the popular Milonga en El Alma and Gretchen teaches tango and other things!

[TSOM-Announce] 5th Saturday milonga

So when is Spring going to show up?  Simple!  This coming Saturday, March 29th will be the TSOM 5th Saturday Milonga, and the weather is going to be GREAT!

Please join us for a night of beautiful tangos, vals and milongas at the Virginia Street Church in St. Paul, right on the corner of Selby and Virginia Street.  Myself, Rueben Hansen and the ever dapper Don Rowe will be your hosts.  Music by Niko Salgado from  8:00pm to midnight. 

 

Bottled water and soda for a dollar a bottle/can, and hopefully a few light snacks and refreshments from generous donors will be on hand.  For further info/directions, please go to the TSOM web site.

                                           See you there to bring in Spring!

                                           Rueben

[TSOM-Announce] puro tango

Friday night I will be back for another Puro tango. doors open @9 and the music starts @ 9:30.
And you show up , when you do.
I've been digging through music and have found things I haven't played for awhile so there should be some you've never heard. As always the best of the golden age.
Admission is $10 , students $5
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[TSOM-Announce] Tango Fusion this Saturday!!

 Hello Twin city tango dancers!

This upcoming Saturday March 22 it is time for Tango Fusion at the Social Dance Studio!

The musical Paul Lohman will be your DJ that evening, and Sabine is your host. 

All you need to do is find your tango shoes, and show up! You can start the evening with a mini class at 9 and social dancing at 9.30   We will have some light snacks, a warm studio with a great dance floor, some followers choice tandas, and Paul will play his great choices of music. We will be dancing till 1 am. This is a byob kinda milonga! Always plenty of people to dance and socialize with.

I for one, can't wait to see all of you out on the dance floor!

Where? Social Dance Studio , 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

When?   Saturday evening, March 22, at 9

Sabine Ibes

[TSOM-Announce] New teachers, new structure @ Four Seasons!

Need to hit the refresh button on your Tango experience?

Every Thursday night Gretchen Larson and David Rost will be teaching social tango to help you move forward in your dancing. We'll have lots of material and information for both followers and leaders.
We believe in a fun, collaborative learning environment and bit sized pieces of information you can use at the milonga the next night!


Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Cost: $10

Location: Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Use the alley entrance by Cafe Lurcat.

Who are Dave and Gretchen? Dave and Gretchen have been dancing tango right here for over ten years. They travel extensively to study and play in other tango communities. Dave hosts the popular Milonga en El Alma and Gretchen teaches tango and other things!

[TSOM-Announce] TANGO TO BLUES MUSIC ;Dance Practice Space

BLUES DANCING event (Argentine tango can be done to blues music) -

 every Thu. at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley, beg. lesson 830p, $5; interm. lesson 730p, $5; DJ music 930-11p, $5/3,  www.collectivelyblue.com, also monthly house parties

See more dance opportunities in "Lynne's Dance News" at http://www.organizeronduty.com/testimonials.html   and extra info. in the "Dance Address Book" at http://www.organizeronduty.com/products.html

Dance practice space:  22 X 13 tiled room, private, CD player, $1 per person per hour,  in St. Louis Park, contact Lynne 952-545-2989

Lynne Schulz, ORGANIZER ON DUTY 

(de-clutter/beautify your home/office, prepare your home for sale,

pack/unpack your move, organize an event; cheapest in town) 

http://www.organizeronduty.com, lmsdance@gmail.com, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM

952-545-2989, (office/home);  612-940-4981 (use if urgent, do not text)

8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park MN 55426

author of "Lynne's Dance News" and Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne

[TSOM-Announce] THANKS from ABANDONADA

THANK YOU

to everyone who

came to the LORING

last night!!!!

YOU'RE THE BEST!

ABANDONADA

Sara, Cory, Matt, Trish, Paul and Claire

[TSOM-Announce] Bill Brown's film "Tango Noir"

Dear Minnesota Tango friends-

I finally have my film "Tango Noir" out on the web -- plus a new trailer!

 

"Tango Noir" (2010) was shot here in Portland -- featuring local tango dancers and music by Trio Garufa and Alex Krebs.  

 

It's now available to see on Vimeo.com -- free for a couple weeks.

 

Go to http://vimeo.com/ondemand/TangoNoir

(enter free code = NoirPDX)

 

Or, go to our website TangoNoirPictures.com and follow the links.

 

It was originally shot as an idea for a half-hour television series -- an homage to an older style of "noir" filmmaking.

 

Lots of fun shots.  Hope you enjoy it!  

(Remember to use the free code).

 

Best,

-Bill Brown

 

[TSOM-Announce] " a taste of tango" invite for Thursday april 3rd

Dear Twin cities tango community: Please come and join us for our Fundraiser event, great entertainment, wine, beautiful location and completed with milonga for you to enjoy! Bring your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors especially in the beginning of the evening to enjoy the great entertainment we have in stock for you! You are cordially invited to attend the  Tango Teacher Co op fundraiser at: The historic Mississippi Riverfronts Mill City Museum 710 South 2nd Street, 7th Floor Thursday evening, April 3rd from 7:30pm Vocal performance by Laura Hynes, soprano  Bandoneon performance by Bob Barnes A surprise dance performance Wine tastings and tapas  Followed by a "MILONGA"... an Argentine social dance party from 9.30-11:30pm. Attire: Fun, Semi-Formal How would you like to participate? Please select an option and let us know with your RSVP: Reserve a table for 8 - Maestro Level $500 Reserve a table for 4 - Milonguera Level $220 Reserve 2 seats at a table - Connection Level $100 Individual Entrance - $35 Milonga only (from 9.30pm) - $15 Please make donations out to Springboards for the Arts, memo "TTC Tango Camp MN" All proceeds will help fund the TTC tango camp, MN Send your RSVP's no later than April 1st to: tangoteachercoop@gmail.com Can't come? You can still donate. Just click this link and become involved! http://www.razoo.com/story/Tango-Teacher-Co-Op-A-Taste-Of-Tango?referral_code=share TTC Tango Camp Minnesota is a sponsored project of Springboard for the Arts, a nonprofit arts service organization. Contributions on behalf of TTC may be made payable to Springboard for the Arts and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.  Produced by Sabine Ibes, the second TTC tango camp Minnesota will be held at Villa Maria in Lake Frontenac June 12 till the 15th of this year. TTC stands for Tango Teacher Co op. What is TTC anyway? A one of a kind concept for TTC was developed over the past few years in response to the perceived need, by leading national tango instructors, to address the lack of any structured education for aspiring tango instructors here in the US. Specifically, TTC is geared, not toward teaching specific styles of tango, but toward 'how' to effectively teach the dance of tango and to preserve its folkloric art. What will your donation be used for?  Keeping tuition low and class sizes small. Want to know more? www.tangoteachercoop.org

[TSOM-Announce] Tango w/ Lois: Sat. at St. Petersburg and Endings workshop, Duluth, First Friday

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend 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. March 15-Endings! Regular Public Dances Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5 Third Saturdays: Tango Milonga at Lesson 7:30 $6 This Month's Workshop, March 15th:  Nailing the Endings!  I get such good response from my followers when I put a little drama in the last notes of the song. This is so important to a good tango dance.   End with a great pose, and she'll forgive any crap in the middle :).  But how? We will focus on: Predicting the end of the song (musicality!) Cool poses Practicing the possibilities Tricks and shortcuts until it's second nature Taking advantage of the leader's position, and maximizing your opportunity We will also cover some floorcraft hints, so you have room for what you learn.  Held at 3142 1st Ave S, 55408.  12:30 Saturday, March 15th 12:30 Saturday, $20.  Third Saturday Milonga:  Back to St. Petersburg, which seems to be the favorite. The cover is $10, but with that you get a free drink! And you can choose anything, even one of their fancy cocktails or martinis, or that nicer glass of wine. You'll want to eat here, too - the food is so tasty!  And it's David's birthday, so come and help him have a happy one. Free lesson at 7:30 is included as well. St. Petersburg Restaurant, 3610 France Av. N, 55422, Lesson at 7:30, dance 8 to 12am or so.  Huge free parking lot,  Upcoming:  Tango Workshop Weekend in Duluth: Fourth weekend in March. Have you been itching for a look at the winter in our Port City? Come and assist! These workshops draw people from Canada, Fargo, Wisconsin, St. Cloud and beyond.  They are hungry for tango. Let's help! Friday, April 4th (1st Friday):  Live music milonga at St.Petersburg!   Watch this space for more details.... Classes:  Secadas and ganchos continue!  Saturday morning at 10AM is the best value for beginning lessons. Tuesday Party:  Tuesday at 9, after the lessons.  Private Lessons: This month's promotion - get one group class for free when you.take a private that week.  Cement what you've learned! 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 parties or set up an appointment. Buenos Aires! Come join the tour-4 people have already!  It's early, but not too early to plan.  The tentative dates are from November 23 to December 15th, but you can pick the dates that work for you and still stay in the house with us. Limited availability.  Read about 2013 here: http://donnay.net/mndance/Template.html  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2014 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  update subscription preferences

[TSOM-Announce] ABANDONADA at the Loring

ABANDONADA

at the

LORING

Sunday, March 16

6:00 – 9:00 pm

DJ Pablo until 10:00

We can't WAIT to play for you!

COME AND BRING YOUR

TANGO MAGIC !!!!!

with SARA and CORY!!!!!!

Matt, Trish, Paul and Claire

[TSOM-Announce] NO practica at SDS tomorrow Saturday March 8, 2014

Hey everyone wanted to remind you there is NO PRACTICA this Saturday, March 8th at SDS.  We will be back on March 15th at our new time 3:30 to 5pm.

 

Of course, Michael and Scott would want me to remind you that Tango Desperados has a practica at The Eagles Aerie 2507 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN from 7:30 to 9:30pm every Monday night.... so no need to worry about satisfying your tango practica fix. 

 

COMING SOON!!!! 

Special workshop classes on spirals (gyrotonic concepts for tango), post milonga realignment (some of these stretches can be done in bed) and by several requests a review of Nick and Diana's classes. Stay tuned for more information!  Scheduling for April and May.  Just in time for Spring! ( I hope it is spring by then....) 

 

.

See you dancing !

 

 

Diana D Devi

Argentine Tango dancer and instructor

Certified Gyrotonic Instructor

The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

[TSOM-Announce] TSOM March Milonga on Sat, March 8th, at Germanic-American-Institute, St. Paul. 8:30..12:30

Have you ever wondered what it was like in the heyday when the rich and famous had their own dance-floor in their house?

Well, along Summit Avenue in St. Paul, there are many mansions with 3rd-floor ballrooms.

We'll be at one, a mansion at 301 Summit, now owned by the Germanic American Institute, for our Saturday March 8th milonga.

We invite you to enjoy the elegance of that era by dressing up in your finest, as you join us there.

   Request "no jeans" for that evening, please.

 

The lesson, by Eric Li, begins at 8:30p.m. Eric's class is entiled:

    Beyond the Foundations

 and in that class you can:

   Redefine your relationship with tango. Discover and Break through the walls that keeps us from improving.

Dancing, with DJ Chris Everett, is from 9:30 to 12:30a.m.

   Two of the tanda's will take a slightly different format than usual.

   Let your MC's know if you like the difference or not. 

 

[Please note ending-time restriction of 12:30a..m. set by our venue, so make sure you come early to get your full dance-time in.]

 

Directionsto the Germanic-American Institute from Intersate94:

  Take the Dale Avenue exit in St. Paul,

  South on Dale about 5 blocks to Selby.

  Left (East) on Selby to the Catheral.

  Right at the Catheral onto Summit.

  301 Summit is on your right, 3 blocks away.

  Park in the private lot behind the GAI, or on the street.

 

We'll see you there!

 

Your MCs  -- Paul & Yevgeniya (Jennie).

 

 

[TSOM-Announce] PRACTICA AT 4 SEASON STARTING TOMORROW FROM 8 TO 10 PM

Hello everybody,

I will be back teaching my own workshops on April 25-27 at 4 Seasons Dance Studio.

I will send more details soon.

Rebeca Abas and 4 Seasons Dance Studio will be helping with the promotion.

Until that happen the intermediate students who have been working with me for so many years will continuos helping each other in a PRACTICA starting tomorrow.

I won't be there but my spirit will be always with you, please come and cooperate with each other and don't let the work we did together for so many wonderful 14 years died.

See you all in April again!!!

Love,

Florencia

Florencia Taccetti

U of M Affiliated Dance Faculty

www.florenciataccetti.com

tango@florenciataccetti.com

612-735-6579

"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] Thursday Night Tango Class - for Beginners and Beyond

Now with new teachers!

Every Thursday night Gretchen Larson and David Rost will be teaching tango to help you move forward in your dancing. We'll have lots of material and information for both followers and leaders.

Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Cost: $10

Location: Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Use the alley entrance by Cafe Lurcat.
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[TSOM-Announce] Back from Buenos Aires and ready to tango some more!

Hello all!

* What will happen at Wednesday class in March

* Tango and I in Rochester March 15

* A small journey with Sabine about her learning in Buenos Aires

* TTC camp Minnesota June 12-15

Buenos Aires is "the" place to learn about tango history, tango dancing, tango music, tango etiquette, tango evolution. You name it, and it is here. It is here in Buenos Aires ( where I sit writing this email) to be captured and ripe for export to Minneapolis or anywhere else in the world for that matter.  

Soooooo:

This March, fresh from Buenos Aires to you: 

Private lessons, there are some evening spots available! please check our calendars at www.tangoandi.com

Wednesday evening classes with Sabine Ibes, Diana Devi and David Hassis at the Social Dance Studio

As I am arriving from Buenos Aires on Wednesday morning, I might be to jet lagged to teach class that night, march 5. I will try and make it though! ( obviously, I will be there the rest of the month)

Wednesday evenings 6.30 A beginner class ( with Sabine, Diana, David)

Getting familiar with the 8 count basic for week #1 
                 Turns in the 8 count basic for week # 5

If you are a beginner tango dancer, you do not need to bring a partner to class. We make sure that there are always dance partners, instructors and assistants available to dance with you. You will not be sitting down in these classes! Bring shoes that you can pivot ( spin ) in easily. The first class at SDS is free, tell your friends!

7.30 The all level classes A & B

After Diana taught you all about spirals last month we are putting it to good use:

Level A: The molinette, or giro, or turn. Left, right, any way you want to turn. These are a must in Argentine Tango! What changes in the embrace and how? 

Level B: Boleos, oh, boleos!  Like cherry on the ice-cream, is what the boleo is to the molinette. How to lead and how to follow this wonderful adornment, or is it an adornment? Come and find out!

8.30 Intermediate/advanced class

From Buenos Aires to you, back to the roots with class! In these classes you will find something new to explore. In your body, with your partner, with the music, with the whole room. This month will be all about keeping it calm and collected on the dance floor with new vocabulary.

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Tango classes in Rochester Minnesota:

Saturday March 15 Diana Devi and Sabine Ibes will be available for private lessons and are teaching a workshop there as well.  The workshop " tango styling and technique"  will be held from: 1.30 till 3.30

Location: Martial Arts Fitness Center

2849 S. Broadway

Rochester, MN

Workshop fee $ 20 pp

Booking private lessons? Questions? Contact Fred Gommels at 507 358 3484 or fred@bluemoonballroom.com

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I was extremely lucky to have won a grant to go and study in Buenos Aires for one month, through the McKnight foundation. It is because of this grant that I was able to study privately for 10 hours each, with some excellent masters of Tango. Melina Brufman is a dancer who has been dancing  since she was 13 years old. She started at the time where there were no classes, there were only some people that might show you a move or two. 

          Why I chose to work with Melina? She has a way of explaining technique that is phenomenal, her foot work is extremely fast. She is such a versatile dancer and a marvelous performer as well. When you see her social dancing it is a well connected partnership and a pleasure to watch. Her leading skills are just as strong as her following skills. She is tiny ( a foot smaller than I am) and is able to lead just about anybody around the dance floor.

Here is Melina dancing with Alex Krebs, ( who will be visiting Minneapolis soon btw) an unlikely partnership because they had NEVER danced together before!

             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5_u-qVXsR8

Here is Melina following AND leading, in high heels I might add, with Corina:

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0JbnPulY2g

One of the other Masters that I have studied with is Gaston Torelli. He partners with Moira Castellano. It is his way of partnering, his creativity, his way to ground that drew me to him. I have had many private lessons with Melina before, but, other than group lessons, never worked privately with Gaston. I was very excited to do so. And am even more enthusiastic now that I have done so.  The amount of information that he has about this intriguing dance is astonishing. After his classes I was so exhausted! He is a wonderful follower as well, hence the fact that I could learn to lead well from him.   

Gaston is also the organizer for Misterio Festival, which I attended the first weekend I arrived in Buenos Aires.

In their performances they have a flair for the dramatic, watch though as he "simply" walks forward with Moira, they use the floor like nobodies business, and just that walk, I could look at it for ever.

           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYV9sMO86BM

In addition to the private lessons, I attended many group lessons with Cecilia Garcia & Serkan Gokcesu, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, Marcelo - el Chino -,Mariana Dragone, Dana ( DNI), and took all the classes at Misterio Festival plus I attended many practicas, not to mention danced almost every night at one or 2 milongas.

All of these classes I attended I worked as a leader. Which was a welcome challenge. It also was intriguing to see the older masters dance and perform. They are strong leaders and yet are very careful with their placements of the ladies. The women would wait until they were "told" to move. So patiently. But, as one of the maestros at the festival told me: when you lead her to move, it is her job to go! 

Needless to say, I am eager to implement all my information in my dancing, and teaching. After the hubbub of Buenos Aires, a very busy city, I will welcome the quieter side of tango at home with a smile.

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Please make sure you find out all you can about TTC tango camp Minnesota.

Many of you have already registered and it promises to be a wonderful event!

Please check out our website

www.tangoteachercoop.org

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Tango and I team

www.tangoandi.com

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[TSOM-Announce] Tango in March: Parties, milongas, workshops, special on privates!

Classes, workshops, events in tango this month with Lois Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Regular Group Lessons Class and Event Calendar Tuesdays: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed - 8-9 PM Thursdays: Int/Advanced tango, 7PM Saturdays: Beginning tango 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Saturdays: Ballroom & Latin, Blaisdell YMCA 3:00 Next workshop  Sat. March 15th More endings! Regular Public Dances Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5 Third Saturdays:St. Petersburg Tango Milonga with Lesson 7:30 $6 March 4th Tuesday Party & Milonga:   We celebrate the international flavor of our dance every once in a while by selecting a theme country.  Our theme this week is France!  French food, French wines, French tangos, French people and Francophiles!  The Tuesday milonga started because we were always so energized after lessons that we had to wind down with a visit to a local bar. But we learned it was be easier and cheaper to move it to my house, (plus we could dance). It works very well! It's a great way to solidify what you learned in the lesson, and connect with your fellow dancers over a glass of vino.  3142 1st Ave S.Every Tuesday at 9, after the lessons.  Private Lessons:  This month's special: Take a private, get a group class in the same week for free! Even if you take privates as a couple - both of you get a free group class. And remember: David is fully set up for car repairs here, so why not save a trip and get your car repairs done while you are taking your tango class? You could easily save enough to pay for several private lessons :).  Upcoming: Third Saturday March 15th:  We are back at St. Petersburg, with a special bonus:  The cover is $10, but with that you get a free drink!  And you can choose anything, even one of their fanciest cocktails.  You'll want to eat here, too - the food is so tasty!  Free lesson at 7:30 included as well.  St. Petersburg Restaurant, 3610 France Av. N, 55422, Lesson at 7:30, dance 8 to 12am, Ending Workshop:  March 15th, I will teach one of my most popular workshops - hitting the endings!  12:30, March 15th Duluth Tango Workshops: I have been invited to teach tango workshops in Duluth the weekend of March 21st and 22nd.  Come and join us, if you can! We will start about 1:30, and there will be a milonga Saturday night in Duluth. Blaisdell YMCA Dance Lessons?  Saturdays at 3:00 at the Blaisdell YMCA, 34th and Blaisdell in S. Mpls. A new series is starting now.  We learn a variety of dances. Our numbers are even, so come whether you are a leader or follower -and tell your friends. Tango Boutique! Clothes, shoes and accessories for the dancer.  Clothes that fit, stay on, have color, flow beautifully, with real style.  And great prices! Shoes from $40 to $120.  All clothes under $100.  Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Come join the tour!  Our 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.  I will need to know by June if you are joining us. Limited availability  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2014 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408    Add us to your address book  Sign up for the Weekly Email: mndance.com/contact.html