FELIPE & ROSA SPRING WORKSHOP March 26-28, 2010

This dynamic duo returns to Boise, sponsored by Marge Dobie and Boise Tango Society.

Class Schedule & Fees

FRIDAY 3.26 — Boise Cafe, 10th & Bannock, downtown Boise

Boise Cafe special for Friday night only attendees:  $15.00 — includes Argentine Tango class, Salsa & Tango Lesson, and Salsa dancing until 2 am.

Boise Cafe entrance at 9 pm (includes one drink):  $8.00

• 7:30-9 pm      The Tango Embrace “Delicious Dancing”

• 9-10 pm          Intro to Tango & Salsa Lesson

• 10-11 pm        Salsa & Tango Mixer

• 11 pm              Argentine Tango Performance by FELIPE & ROSA

• 11 pm – 2 am  Salsa Dancing

SATURDAY  3.27 — Pat Harris Dance Studio, 1225 N McKinney, Boise

• 11 am – 1 pm    Rosa’s Technique Class: Ladies & Men

• 2-3:15 pm        Acceleration & Elastic Movement

• 3:30-4:45 pm  Sacadas Made Easy for Lead & Follow

• 9:30 pm – 1 am   MILONGA! With DJ Felipe — at the Worsley House ($10.00)
  

SUNDAY 3.28 — Pat Harris Dance Studio

• 12-1:15 pm      Classy Moves to Challenge Technique

• 1:30-2:45 pm  Guided Practica: Total Recall

Individual Class Price:  $20.00

Milonga Price:  $10.00

Full Pass paid by March 20th:  Only $96.00!!

Full Pass after March 20th:  $120.00

To purchase Full Pass and book private lessons, please contact organizer Marge Dobie, at 208-761-3954 or email her. Wood River Valley residents, please contact Linda Reiss at 208-788-6686 or email her.

Visit Felipe & Rosa’s Website

THURSDAY PRACTICA, March 25th, 8-10 pm. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., downtown Boise. Practice new or fundamental skills in a friendly atmosphere with classic and nuevo tango music to dance to. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Carl will DJ.  Practica Fee $5.00, or $3.00 for seniors or with student ID.

Demonstrating a graceful expertise in teaching tango to students from Boise and beyond, DETLEF ENGEL & MELINA SEDO inspired and encouraged fortunate workshop participants to learn challenging ideas and concepts during their 4-day workshop in Boise. The workshop also included several guided practicas in which Melina and Detlef worked closely and individually to reinforce class concepts and help students use their newfound skills. Melina created a enthralling atmosphere at the Saturday Milonga by serving as DJ for the evening, and inserted a playful element with her choice of amusing cortinas. During the Milonga, she and Detlef  brought elegance and grace to the floor during their performance, concluded by unanimous applause. Thanks go to the Wood River Valley tango enthusiasts, five of whom joined us for the workshop, and to Marjorie & Michael who joined us from Washington state. Thank you especially to Pat Harris for her continued support of Boise Tango Society, to Kim and Linda for hospitality, to Debbie who handled registration, to Elizabeth who set the stage for the Milonga, and to Tim, Ken C, Debbie, Elizabeth, and Ken A for assistance afterwards. If I’ve forgotten anyone, my apologies. Check the Photos tab for pictures from the workshop.

ALEX KREBS WORKSHOP, May 21 – 23, 2010. Helena, Montana. Sponsored by TangoHelena.

Alex is a brilliant teacher — Please save the dates! All classes and the milonga will be held at the beautiful Allegro DanceStudio, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Free housing with Helena tangueros available for participants from out of town.Full workshop registration, including the Milonga: $130 (a savings of $40 compared to paying by the class) or: Individual classes: $20 each, Milonga : $10. — From Grace Hodges for TangoHelena www.tangohelena.com

Workshop participants enthused about the quality of the instruction offered in the classes taught by Felipe Martinez and Rosa Corisco beginning on Friday the 24th and wrapping up on Sunday the 26th. Twenty-six people, many of them brand new to tango, enjoyed the excellent Intro to Tango lesson Friday evening. Dancers also discovered that Jeanne’s renovated art studio could serve as a perfect tango floor at her after-hours party Friday night.

Women and a few intrepid men found that learning can be fun & games in Rosa’s Followers Techniques class Saturday morning. During the afternoon we all learned what was to become our mantra, “relax your arms.” After class, many volunteers helped set up for the Milonga. Then hungry dancers found a pleasant repast at Dream Cafe before heading off to the evening’s Milonga. Felipe provided the music as our DJ for the evening and filled the floor with blissful and passionate dancers.

Sunday’s workshops included a challenge to participants to learn to navigate in small spaces, and during the vals class Felipe used folding chairs in a unique demonstration of vals rhythms.

We welcomed out of town participants from our sister community in the Wood River Valley, and also from Salt Lake City and Seattle. Pawel’s attendance was a special surprise to the many in the community who have missed his supportive presence and his generous dancing and DJ’ing. Thank you to the many people who helped in the planning and presentation of this event!

Pictures from the workshop have been posted, and can be accessed through the link on the Photos tab.

Don’t miss out on any of the wonderful opportunities to enjoy Argentine Tango in Boise in the next few weeks! More details on the calendar.

Practica – Thursday, April 23rd. Join us at this fun, informal practice for dancers at every level. Welcome Thomas as our DJ for the evening. Check out pictures from last Thursday under the Photos Tab. FREE lesson from 7:30-8:00 pm, beginners welcome!
Felipe & Rosa Workshop – Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th. See the details under the Workshops Tab.
Starlight Milonga –  Saturday, May 2nd. Elizabeth’s TANGO DEN D’AMOR … where anything can happen ….
Practica – Thursday, May 7th. Watch for details on a possible special class by a visiting instructor.
Check the May Calendar for a special Tango Jam Milonga on May 8th, Classes starting on Tuesday, May 12th, and more.

Thursday Practica, March 19th. Boise Cafe, 10th & Bannock, downtown Boise. 8-10 pm. Enjoy dancing, music, and friendly conversation. DJ Philip. All skill levels welcome, no partner necessary. Beer & wine available for purchase. Practica fee $5.00, or $3.00 for seniors or with student ID. FREE Beginner lesson from 7:30-8 pm. An excellent opportunity to try tango for free, and only pay if you stay for the Practica. Lesson guide, Marge Dobie.

Felipe & Rosa Workshop, 24-26 April 2009. Boise Tango Society hosts these renowned instructors for an Argentine Tango workshop. Check the “Workshop” page for full details.

Tango Fundraiser in John Day, Oregon. The community of John Day is raising money to purchase school supplies for students in an underprivileged community in Argentina, and one of the high school teachers contacted the Boise Tango Society for assistance. Tentative plans include two afternoon classes, a dinner followed by a 30-minute beginner lesson and a one-hour milonga. Ken Ashcom is organizing this outreach activity. Please contact him if you are interested in assisting, at
kenashcom@gmail.com