* The first bigger event since the opening of Tanguísimo Tango Space: Juan Guida Workshops! Based in Tokyo, argentinean master Juan Guida plays an important role in the tango scene of the city. His tango school ZERO HOUR is among the most important in Japan. Taipei dancer Stacy will be accompanying Juan for workshops and exhibitions, and the workshops will focus more on the embrace and fundamentals, improvisation and musicality. Do not miss it!
[ Workshop Schedule ]
May 7th Wed. Night
7:30-9:00 Tango Initiation: Change of weight, lead and follow, basic concepts of tango.
Nivel INICIACION: Cambios de peso y marcación, conceptos basicos del tango.
9:00-11:30 Welcome Milonga and Improvisation by Juan & Stacy.
Milonga de bienvenida con improvisación de Juan y Stacy
May 8th Thu. Night
7:30-9:00 Suitable for ALL LEVELS: Fundamentals and embrace (basic exercises, simple combinations for the milonga emphasizing the embrace)
TODOS los niveles: Fundamentos y abrazo
(ejercicios básicos, combinaciones simples para la milonga poniendo énfasis en el abrazo)
9:00-10:30 Suitable for IMPROVERS LEVEL: Improvisation 1 (combinations of ochos and turns)
Nivel PRINCIPIANTE AVANZADO: Improvisación 1 (combinaciones de ochos y giros)
May 9th Fri. Night
7:30-9:00 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Musicality 1
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Musicalidad 1
9:00-10:30 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Drags (barridas)
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Barridas
May 10th Afternoon and Night
3:15-4:45 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Displacements (sacadas)
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Sacadas
5:00-6:30 Suitable for ADVANCED LEVEL: Voleos and ganchos
Nivel AVANZADO: Voleos y ganchos
8:00-12:00 Milonga and Exhibition by Juan & Stacy
Milonga con exhibición de Juan y Stacy
May 11th Sun. Afternoon
3:15-4:45 Suitable for MEDIUM/ADVANCED LEVEL: Improvisation 2
Nivel MEDIO/AVANZADO: Improvisación 2
5:00-6:30 Suitable for ADVANCED LEVEL: Musicality 2
Nivel AVANZADO: Musicalidad 2
[ Prices ]
Lessons:
May 7th Tango Initiation NT400 (includes entrance to the Welcome Milonga)
Each lesson NT650
Three lessons NT1800
For more than three lessons, NT600 for each lesson
Milongas:
May 7th Welcome Milonga and Improvisation NT250 (free entrance for participants of Tango Initiation)
May 10th Milonga and Exhibition NT450 (please see Note 1**)
Five-person-table NT2250 (avg. NT450 per person with seats and table guaranteed)
At the door NT500 (please see Note 2***)
** Note 1: There are 80 seats in Tanguísimo Tango Space, from which 30 seats will be reserved for five-person-tables. Another 5-10 seats will be "public seats" for people to change shoes and take a rest. The rest of the seats will be available for participants on a first come, first served basis.
*** Note 2: The organizer will place a limit on the number of participants based on the size of the salon. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door. Thank you for your understanding.
[ Registration ]
Please download the registration form and email to info@tangotaiwan.com to registrate. Call Stacy at 0916985815 for any questions you may have.
