Caltech Tangueros: Class Series

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FALL 2009 CLASS SERIES

BEGINNER

TANGO

•	Taught by professional instructor FABIENNE BONGARD-MOSE

•	8 Thursdays, October 8 to December 3 NO class Thanksgiving, November 26 Class: 7:00-8:30 pm; Practica: 8:30-9:00 pm Please arrive 10-15 mins before for registration!
•	in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)

•	About:
	Fabienne became fascinated with tango in 1991, and in her travels to Buenos Aires studied with Pepito, Petaca, and Manolo, all kings of Milonga dancing. There , she also trained with Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas. In 1996, Fabienne co-founded the all women's tango troupe" Tango Mujer" which has played to sold out audiences around the country and in Europe. While in New York, Fabienne taught at Dance Manhattan the studio which boasts New York's most comprehensive tango program. There, she collaborated with Eric Jorissen, Daniel Trenner, Pablo Pugliese, Brigitta Winkler and Rebecca Shulman.


•	Description:
	Tango is a social dance originating from Argentina which emphasizes improvisation and a strong connection between leader & follower. This series will teach students the basic elements of tango: the embrace, walking, ochos (crosses) & giros (turns), and introduce the endless possibilities that come about from combining these elements and interpreting the music. The curriculum is designed to nurture the beginning dancer and inspire creativity and harmony on the social dance floor. Some of the material that will be covered will include: salidas, forward and backward ochos, simple alterations, classic and not so classic paradas, parallel and cross-foot walks, and different ways of switching systems. Throughout the course special emphasis will be put on improvisation, floor craft, musicality, balance and keeping a light heart.
•	Cost:
	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID); $5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates & other university students* (with ID); $8/class or $56/series regular. * Discounts apply for full-time students from any college/university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. ** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class.
•	Notes:
	NO dance experience or partner necessary. Dress casually and comfortably for class. Suede or smooth leather soles are recommended, smooth rubber is ok. Ladies can wear comfortable heels or flats, but the heel should not be loose. Casual wear sneakers with smoother soles are also fine, but bulkier athletic sneakers with high traction are NOT recommended.

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