Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas Return June 25, 2009!
During their 6-month stay in the United States, Oscar and Georgina will be traveling from coast to coast performing, teaching workshops, and teaching private lessons. Since Sacramento has become their home away from home, they will return once a month for a total of six weekends of workshops. This means they will spend more time with us than anywhere else! This also means that you have an incredible opportunity to develop your tango with them. Take a weekend of workshops, practice the material, let it sink in and start building in your muscle memory, and then 4 weeks later, study with them again. This is an excellent opportunity to refine what you’ve learned.
Listen to what one attendee wrote about their May workshops: “By minimizing the steps in a training sequence, Oscar & Georgina allow us to focus on the more challenging elements of technique — technique that helps us be smoother and more elegant in our dance. They teach a beautiful, connected, sensual tango, and they do it with fun and energy and excellent information. Truly they are masters of their craft — they have mastered not only dancing tango, but teaching it too.”
Oscar and Georgina are recognized as one of the foremost dance couples in Buenos Aires today. For the past two years they have been featured as a solo dance couple at the Esquina Carlos Gardel, the largest and most famous tango theater in Buenos Aires. Oscar and Georgina’s style personifies all of the elegance, grace and romance we associate with the tango. Studying with them is a unique opportunity for every tango dancer.
Here is the program for their upcoming workshops (they are also available for private lessons -- contact Ed Loomis at 916 (916) 368-9451 or via e-mail at TangoBear@pobox.com to schedule.
June 25 to June 29
THURSDAY, June 25
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, June 27
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Rhythmic tango: The Buenos Aires's style (All Levels)
SATURDAY, June 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango II (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, June 28
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- How to lead, follow, and change directions (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Tango rhythm and phrases (Intermediate)
MONDAY, June 29
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Creative Combinations: Steps for Fun!
July 23 to July 27
THURSDAY, July 23
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, July 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Giros and enrosques milonguero style (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- The beauty of Tango III (Tango-Milonga-Vals) (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, July 26
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Essential and fundamental steps (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Vals (Intermediate)
MONDAY, July 27
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
August 20 to 24
THURSDAY, August 20
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, August 22
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Traspies: What they are and how to do them (All Levels)
SATURDAY, August 22
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango IV (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, August 23
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
SUNDAY, August 23
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Special Porteño Steps (Intermediate) --Dance tango like a milonguero! Learn the special secrets that set apart the milongueros of Buenos Aires. (Note: The prior class makes an excellent warm-up for this class.)
MONDAY, August 24
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
October 22 to 26
THURSDAY, October 22
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, October 24
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Romantic tango: The sensuous style of Oscar's & Georgina (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- The beauty of Tango V (Tango-Milonga-Vals) (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, October 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Magnetic movement (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Boleos (Intermediate)
MONDAY, October 26
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
December 10 to 13
THURSDAY, December 10
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, December 12
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
SATURDAY, December 12
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango VI (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY 13 December
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- How to do simple patterns elegantly (All Levels)
SUNDAY 13 December
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Density and elasticity (Intermediate)
Cost is $35 per workshop or
2 for $60
3 for $85
4 for $100
5 for $115
or ALL 6 FOR $125! -- the best deal!!!
Listen to what one attendee wrote about their May workshops: “By minimizing the steps in a training sequence, Oscar & Georgina allow us to focus on the more challenging elements of technique — technique that helps us be smoother and more elegant in our dance. They teach a beautiful, connected, sensual tango, and they do it with fun and energy and excellent information. Truly they are masters of their craft — they have mastered not only dancing tango, but teaching it too.”
Oscar and Georgina are recognized as one of the foremost dance couples in Buenos Aires today. For the past two years they have been featured as a solo dance couple at the Esquina Carlos Gardel, the largest and most famous tango theater in Buenos Aires. Oscar and Georgina’s style personifies all of the elegance, grace and romance we associate with the tango. Studying with them is a unique opportunity for every tango dancer.
Here is the program for their upcoming workshops (they are also available for private lessons -- contact Ed Loomis at 916 (916) 368-9451 or via e-mail at TangoBear@pobox.com to schedule.
June 25 to June 29
THURSDAY, June 25
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, June 27
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Rhythmic tango: The Buenos Aires's style (All Levels)
SATURDAY, June 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango II (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, June 28
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- How to lead, follow, and change directions (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Tango rhythm and phrases (Intermediate)
MONDAY, June 29
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Creative Combinations: Steps for Fun!
July 23 to July 27
THURSDAY, July 23
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, July 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Giros and enrosques milonguero style (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- The beauty of Tango III (Tango-Milonga-Vals) (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, July 26
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Essential and fundamental steps (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Vals (Intermediate)
MONDAY, July 27
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
August 20 to 24
THURSDAY, August 20
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, August 22
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Traspies: What they are and how to do them (All Levels)
SATURDAY, August 22
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango IV (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, August 23
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
SUNDAY, August 23
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Special Porteño Steps (Intermediate) --Dance tango like a milonguero! Learn the special secrets that set apart the milongueros of Buenos Aires. (Note: The prior class makes an excellent warm-up for this class.)
MONDAY, August 24
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
October 22 to 26
THURSDAY, October 22
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, October 24
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Romantic tango: The sensuous style of Oscar's & Georgina (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- The beauty of Tango V (Tango-Milonga-Vals) (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY, October 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Magnetic movement (All Levels)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Boleos (Intermediate)
MONDAY, October 26
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Refinement: Refine what you learned over the weekend. All your questions will be answered!
December 10 to 13
THURSDAY, December 10
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower. (Donna's note: If I could, I'd make this class a requirement for anyone dancing tango -- it covers the fundamental building blocks on which all the other classes build. Don't miss this class!)
Included with this class is a practica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!
SATURDAY, December 12
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
SATURDAY, December 12
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango VI (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) -- The advanced classes will focus on different patterns and the possible variations. In each class we will analyze the quality of the movement, posture, elegance, interpretation of the music, the rhythm, using the phrases of the music, the lead, the ability to follow, and opportunities for embellishments.
SUNDAY 13 December
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- How to do simple patterns elegantly (All Levels)
SUNDAY 13 December
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. -- Density and elasticity (Intermediate)
Cost is $35 per workshop or
2 for $60
3 for $85
4 for $100
5 for $115
or ALL 6 FOR $125! -- the best deal!!!
$35.00, 2/$60.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00, 6/$125.00 | $35.00, 2/$65.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00, 6/$125.00 | $35.00, 2/$60.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00, 6/$125.00 |
$35.00, 2/$60.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00, 6/$125.00 | $35.00, 2/$60.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00, 6/$125.00 | $35.00, 2/$60.00, 3/$85.00, 4/$100.00, 5/$115.00 |
Regular Price: $740.00 Online Pre-Registration Discounted Price: $665.00 | $60.00, 2/$110.00 | |
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