INTERMEDIATE
CANDOMBE Series
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Taught by professional instructor
MONICA OROZCO
http://monicaorozco.tangoafficionado.com/
With live music by
URUCANDOMBE |
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4 Tuesdays, starting January 15 to February
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Class: 8:00-9:30 pm Practica: 9:30-10:00 pm
** Please arrive 10-15 mins before for registration! |
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Dabney Hall |
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A rare opportunity to learn Candombe with
Monica Orozco with accompaniment of live musicians -- a group
originally from Uruguay, Urucandombe -- giving students the unique
experience to learn the rhythms of the dance.
For intermediate level dancers wishing to understand and explore the
different rhythms that form Argentine Tango. |
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Description: |
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First we are going to work on the rhythms,
because it is something that people don't know much about. So we
will start with the fundamentals of candombe -- What is the Candombe?
We will introduce the different instruments of the Candombe sound --
talking about the different drums. We are going to work on
musicality through excercises, with the live music played by the
musicians of Urucandombe, so the students can recognize the rhythms
and apply it to the dance. We will describe the meaning of madera in
candombe, and define the styles in Candombe -- Milongon style and
Candomble style.
Also we will have a short introduction of the history of the
Candombe in Uruguay, the capital of the dance -- probably 1 dancer
will demostrate the basic of the Candombe danced in the streets of
Uruguay and the carnaval. |
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Cost: |
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$3/class or $8/series for Caltech students
(with ID);
$8/class or $25/series for Caltech affiliates & other university
students* (with ID);
$12/class or $40/series regular.
* Discounts apply for full-time students
only
from any college/university/institution. Please bring a
current student ID.
** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
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Requirements: |
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Intermediate-level and above only.
Students must be sufficiently comfortable leading/following and
dancing to the music. Practica shoes highly recommended -- no heals
-- it is better for footwork and to recognize rhythms. |
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BEGINNER
TANGO
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Taught by professional instructor
FABIENNE BONGARD-MOSE |
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8 Sundays, from October 14 to December 2
Class: 8:00-9:30 pm Practica: 9:30-10:00 pm |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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About: |
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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. |
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Description: |
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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. |
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Cost: |
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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. |
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Notes: |
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NO dance experience or partner necessary.
Tango is danced in close position with
figures that require a lot of pivoting on the balls of your feet. As
such, it is ideal for beginners to wear close-toed shoes with smooth
bottoms -- suede or leather is ideal, hard rubber is ok. Most ladies
wear heels -- if you do so, make sure to choose a pair with straps
so that the heel is NOT loose, this will aid in your pivots. |
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INTERMEDIATE
TANGO Series 4
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Taught by professional instructor
ALEXIS WHITE |
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5 Thursdays, from October 11 to November 8
Class: 8:00-9:30 pm Practica: 9:30-10:00 pm |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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About: |
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Alexis’ creative, powerful and eye-catching
approach can be seen on display throughout the milongas of the
greater LA area. His sharp eye for detail and formidable technique
will help make your tango more confident and expressive. He brings a
wealth of experience and a clear teaching methodology to his dynamic
lessons, in the intricate and intimate art of Tango. |
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About: |
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A review of giros and changes of direction
for more advanced dancers, back sacadas for both ladies and
gentlemen, enrosques, reverse barridas and colgadas.
We will concentrate heavily on technique and proper execution for
each element, rather than focusing on steps (the steps are a tool to
teach people to better
understand the mechanics of the dance, so they can gain more
confidence more quickly). Then at the end we will work on
combinations and sequences with these elements. |
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Cost: |
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FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students
(with ID);
$5/class or $20/series for Caltech affiliates & other university
students* (with ID);
$8/class or $35/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. |
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Notes: |
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This is an intermediate level series.
Students are expected to have sufficient background leading &
following the basic elements of Tango. |
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BEGINNER
MILONGA
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Taught by professional instructor
VLADIMIR ESTRIN with CLAUDIA GARCIA |
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8 Sundays, starting July 22 to September 16,
8:00-9:30 pm.
NOTE: No class on August 26. |
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The class has been moved to
Dabney Hall. |
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Series Description: |
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INTRODUCTION TO MILONGA
See Vladimir dance a
milonga with Claudia Garcia
here. |
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Cost: |
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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. |
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About: |
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Milonga along with
Vals and Tango make up the triad of music and dance
forms of Argentine Tango. Set to a lively 2/4 tempo
music, milonga uses the same basic elements as tango, though the
movement is more accented and upbeat. It is rather a kind of
rhythmic walking without the complicated figures of tango. |
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Notes: |
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This series is FREE for
Caltech students. NO dance experience or partner necessary. Milonga is danced in close position with
figures that require a lot of pivoting on the balls of your feet. As
such, it is ideal for beginners to wear close-toed shoes with smooth
bottoms -- suede or leather is ideal, hard rubber is ok. Most ladies
wear heels -- if you do so, make sure to choose a pair with straps
so that the heel is NOT loose, this will aid in your pivots. |
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INTERMEDIATE
Tango Series 3
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Taught by professional instructor
MONICA OROZCO |
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6 Sundays, starting June 10 to July 15,
8:00-9:30 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Series Description: |
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TECHNIQUE & STYLING |
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Cost: |
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$5/class or $25/series for students*
& Caltech affiliates (with ID);
$8/class or $40/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. |
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About: |
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By popular demand, Monica Orozco is back to
teach a 6 week intermediate level series further focusing on
technique and styling. Students should have good experience
leading/following Tango. This series is specifically recommended for
those who have taken the previous Caltech Intermediate Series. NO
partner necessary. |
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Notes: |
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For men and women, in ADDITION to your
regular tango shoes, please try and bring: metatarsal protectors
(also lyrical sandals or dance paws) for the technique warm-ups. If
you can not find this, please use, something free for the feet, like
socks or ballet shoes (e.g. something flat, thin and
flexible that will allow free movement of your feet & toes). |
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INTERMEDIATE
Tango Series 2
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Taught by professional instructor
MONICA OROZCO |
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4 Thursdays, starting May 3 to May 24,
9:00-10:30 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Series Description: |
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TECHNIQUE & STYLING |
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Cost: |
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$5/class or $15/series for students*
& Caltech affiliates (with ID);
$8/class or $25/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. |
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Notes: |
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This is a 4
week
intermediate level series focusing on technique and
styling. Students should have good
experience leading/following Argentine Tango. This
series is specifically recommended for those who have
attended the Beginner & Advance Beginner Series. NO
partner necessary.
General practica and open dancing after class.
Students are
encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club
members if they are having difficulty with the class material. |
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INTERMEDIATE
Tango Series 1
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Taught by professional instructors
EDMUNDO & ELIZABETH THOMAS |
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4 Thursdays, starting April 5 to April 26,
9:00-10:30 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Series Description: |
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COMBINING SACADAS, GANCHOS & BOLEOS |
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Cost: |
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$5/class or $15/series for students*
& Caltech affiliates (with ID);
$8/class or $25/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. |
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Notes: |
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This is a 4
week
intermediate level series focusing on sacada, gancho &
boleo combinations. Students should have good
experience leading/following Argentine Tango. This
series is specifically recommended for those who have
attended the Beginner & Advance Beginner Series. NO
partner necessary.
General practica and open dancing after class.
Students are
encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club
members if they are having difficulty with the class material. |
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ADVANCE BEGINNER
Argentine Tango
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What is tango?
See what tango is all
about... watch the various demos at our
Video Gallery» |
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Taught by professional instructors
EDMUNDO & ELIZABETH THOMAS |
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8 Thursdays, starting January 11 to March 8,
9:00-10:30 pm.
NOTE No class January 25, a
special workshop is scheduled. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Edmundo & Elizabeth's style has been developed during 18 years of
dancing in the dance halls of Buenos Aires, putting the accent on
technique. They have a fusion of the milonguero close embrace, the
informal open embrace and the elegance of salon styles, making the
dance a relaxed and funny experience, thus allowing a lot of
variations, changing distances, directions and structures. |
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Series Description: |
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Syllabus to be posted. |
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Cost: |
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$5/class for students** & Caltech affiliates
(with ID);
$8/class for non-students.
$35/series in advance for students** & Caltech affiliates (with
ID);
$56/series in advance for non-students.
** Discounts apply for full-time students from any
college/university/institution. Please bring a current student ID. |
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Notes: |
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No partner necessary. This is an advance
beginner level series. Students should have prior experience
leading/following the basic elements of Argentine Tango: walking,
ochos & giros (molinetes).
General practica and open dancing after class.
Students are
encouraged to stay and practice, and to ask for help from Tango Club
members if they are having difficulty with the class material. |
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CALENDAR