Visiting Tango Instructors

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Peter Gysegem

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Nov 25, 2009, 4:54:16 PM11/25/09
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Here is an opportunity to take some lessons with some very skilled professional tango dancers who will be visiting Eugene December 4-7.

Their biography & class schedule is below:
 
Remember that the deadline for discount is Nov. 30th.
There are only 5 workshops!

Milonga spectacular at the Vet's club  1626 Willamette.
8-12- with lesson at 8 and performing at 9:30.
Just $12.
 
 
ABOUT CRISTIAN AND VIRGINIA
Cristian and Virginia have been dancing since childhood. He started with folk dancing. Her background includes ballet, tap and flamenco. In 1992, they performed extensively throughout Argentina as part of a folk dance group.
Attracted by Tango, they started to perfect their understanding under the tutelage of classic milongueros such as PEPITO AVELLANEDA , ROBERTO HERRERA Y VANINA BILOUS , ALEJANDRA MANTINIAN , EZEQUIEL FARFARO , HECTOR FALCON
In 1999, they traveled with orchestra of Beba Pugliese the daughter of Osvaldo Pugliese and performed alongside Vinana Bilous and Roberto Herrera. Cristian and Virginia have also performed with the orquestras of SEXTETO TANGO , ROBERTO FIRPO , ARMANDO CALO , JUAN DE DIOS FILIBERTO, ORQUESTA JUAN DARIENZO, and others.

In 2000 they started performing in Gustavo Russo’s TANGO SEDUCCION and performed worldwide in theaters such as the OLIMPIA in PARIS , the KREMLIN in MOSCow, and RONNACHER THEATER in Austria.

In 2006, they were invited to dance in Luis Bravo’s FOREVER TANGO ensemble and have danced throughout the US and other countries while receiving great reviews for their lighthearted style of dancing.

While in Argentina, they performed various years at the Ventana Tango Show, and did tango exibitions at various clubs such as “EL QUERANDI”, “PIAZOLLA TANGO” and the famous “CAFÉ TORTONI”, performed in variou theatres such as ASTRAL , METROPOLITAN , ALVEAR , CERVANTES and in the LUNA PARK stadium as solo accompanists for the singer RICARDO MONTANER. They have been featured in various TV programs among them a documentary on Tango in honor of Osvaldo Pugliese for National Geographic. They also were coreographers for a popular Argentine television Tango show” BAILANDO POR UN SUEÑO (Dancing for a Dream.)

They taught and performed at the Montreal Tango Festival in 2008 as well as in Escuela Tango Libre, and Montango also in Montreal; teaching as well in LOS ANGELES , SAN DIEGO , CHICAGO , SANTA MONICA.
In 2009, they taught and performed the SICILY TANGO FESTIVAL, the CORSINI TANGO FESTIVAL in Troina and in other Italian cities including Rome.

They are active members of the Forever Tango dance company.
 
Cristian Cisnero and Virginia Porrino current member of the Forever Tango Show.
coming to Eugene 4-7

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuAhQsMe7I  
 
CRISTIAN & VIRGINIA
TEACHING AND PERFORMING IN EUGENE
 
A PRESENTATION TO DELIGHT YOUR SENSES
& IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS TO DANCE SOCIALLY
 
SATURDAY, DEC. 5
1-2:3O (all levels)
Back to Tango Essentials elements: techniques for maintaining balance, pivoting and elegance in your walking.
This class will be helpful even if you have years of tango. $25
 
2:45- 4:15 (intermediate-advanced)
Understanding Milonga traspie, lisa & musicality: from basics to fun new combinations,
a chance to add or to build more confidence.
$25
SATURDAY NIGHT
8-12 pm SOCIAL DANCING &PERFORMING
8-9  Intro lesson
Performing at 9:30pm
Bring your friends and family
Just $12.00
Location Vet’s club 1626 Willamette
 
 
SUNDAY, DEC. 6
 11:00-12:30
Techniques for followers Develop body skills to avoid foot injuries and back problems. Embellishments & boleos will be covered.  Virginia will teach assisted by Cristian
Pre-payment  required $25.
 
1:00- 2:30pm (knowledge of basic tango fundamentals required)
Perfect turning (Giros). Finding the center and making them fluid.  If time allows other elements will be added such as barrida or enrosque.
$25
 
2:45-4:15 (Intermediate-advanced)  
Surprising Changes of directions & VOLCADAS.
These skills will aid in crowded floor. $25
 
 
FREE GUIDED PRACTICA for workshops attendees
4:30-5pm
 
5-7 pm La milonguita (dancing and practicing)
$5.

PRIVATES AVAILABLE/ GREAT FOR WORKING OR SPECIFIC NEEDS
$100 + dance studios fee. Single or couple
There is a limited amount of privates.
 
 
DESIGN YOUR OWN
If you can gather a small group with specific needs, we will be happy to set up your workshops. E.mail or call for time availability.
All workshops emphasized social dancing, students are welcomed to ask for specific elements of their interest.
 
LOCATION:
All workshops at the REACH
2520 HARRIS
MILONGA FANTASIA
Saturday night
See details above.
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All workshops 1.5 hours. Individual workshops are $25. If you pre-paid for four workshops by Sunday, Nov. 30, you paid only $85.00.
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Pay to me in person or mail it to:
Multicultural Media
P.O. Box 374
Eugene, Oregon 97440
 
Fees are non-refundable except in case of emergency
Questions:
Further details. Eugenetango.com

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