January 21-23, 2012  Hello All, I am very pleased to announce the details of Felipe Martinez's visit, Jan 21-23, 2012 All the details (schedule, registration, bios, videos) below... Here are a few things to keep in mind. Like in the past, I will make all the effort to maintain a near perfect gender balance for the workshops. The registration for workshops will be limited to 30 people (15 leaders & 15 followers) So sign up soon if you want to be guaranteed a spot and a partner. Or better yet, sign up with a partner. The workshops will be at an advanced intermediate-advanced level. So you are strongly encouraged to sign up with a partner. Felipe will also be performing at midnight at Milonga Zandunga on Saturday night. More about that later. He will also be available for a lmited number of private lessons during the weekend. Please contact me if you want to schedule one. Best, Ramu ################################################### Workshop Weekend with Felipe Martinez Jan 21-22, 2012 WHERE: Balance Gym; 1339 Green Court Alley NW, Washington DC (Metro: Farragut North, McPherson Square, Mt. Vernon Square) Access the alley to the left of 1111 14th St. (south of Thomas circle and north of L St.) SCHEDULE: Sat. 2:30-3:45pm - DYNAMIC CLOSE EMBRACE Sat. 4:00-5:15pm - MASTERING MILONGA (Advanced Level) Sun. 2:30-3:45pm - TURNS with ENROSQUES and PLANEOS Sun. 4:00-5:15pm - VALS: SPIRALS and TURNS PRICING: Before January 14 Sat. Only (2 Workshops): $45 Sun. Only (2 Workshops): $45 Sat & Sun (4 Workshops): $65 (FULL-time students $45) January 14 through January 20 Sat. Only (2 Workshops): $55 Sun. Only (2 Workshops): $55 Sat & Sun (4 Workshops): $75 (FULL-time students $55) At the door : $30 each workshop FULL-time students need to include a photocopy of their student-id. REGISTRATION: Pre-requisite: At least 12 months of weekly classes/dancing. Registration is limited to the first paid 30 registrants (15 leaders and 15 followers) Registration will be balanced between leaders and followers. Classes will be at advanced and intermediate-advanced level. So you are strongly encouraged to sign-up with a partner. PRIVATE LESSONS: Felipe will be availble for a limited number of private lessons during the weekend. To schedule please contact Ramu Pyreddy (rpyreddy@umich.edu Ph: 571-309-8957) ABOUT FELIPE: Felipe embodies a very fluid style of dancing, moving seamlessly through all ranges of the embrace.His dance is at once dynamic, smooth and extremely musical. As teacher, his dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer knowledge of the dance always come across with great clarity. To watch him and to work with him is extremely inspiring and instills a real joy and respect for the dance. Felipe has an extensive background in other forms of movement and has been influenced by the most respected tango masters and dancers. He is a prominent tango teacher in the San Francisco/Bay Area and shares his passion for tango all over North America and Europe. Videos of Felipe dancing: Milonga with Karina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs8CmxwoGHA Tango with Karina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7T5SDZcC-0 Tango with Rosa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI9hMReNeo For More Information: http://www.felipetango.com |