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WORKSHOPS WITH ALEXANDRA WOOD AND STEFANO FAVA
SATURDAY SEPT 11TH
Workshop 1: SHOW TANGO PART
1 (11.30-13.00) - You asked for it and for the first time ever we will give you
an insight into the fancy and spectacular moves from Alexandra and Stefano’s performance choreography. This
first workshop features amongst other moves some dramatic voleos, 'chaine' turns, kicks and sweeps.
Workshop 2: SHOW TANGO PART 2 (13.30-15.00) - Part
2 is a continuation and progression from the first workshop featuring amongst other moves some stunning back sacadas,
ganchos and lifts. Show tango is not necessarily tango for the crowded milonga, but learning these challenging, impressive
moves will improve your technical knowledge, creativity and repertoirre.
Workshop 3: VALS MUSICALITY
AND FLOW (15.15-16.45) – Alexandra + Stefano remove the fear and put the
fun back into Vals with elegant flowing patterns and useful tips on interpreting the rhythm. This workshop will be demonstrated
by dancing to our weekend theme tune ‘desde el alma’ which is one of the most famous and beautiful Vals ever written
.
Workshop 4a: MEN’S STYLING WITH STEFANO (17.00-18.30) – Perfecting your Tango Walk in
Villa Urquiza Style. This most graceful and elegant salon style as danced by the great maestros (Dispari, Zotto) is named
after the region of Buenos Aires from where it
emanates. Stefano will break down the elements and explore the dynamics of ‘The Walk’ and by the end have you
walking gorgeous and flowing steps.
Workshop 4b: LADIES STYLING WITH ALEXANDRA (17.00-18.30)
– Alexandra uses her extensive tango, ballet and contemporary dance expertise to focus on strengthening the followers
Central Core. This enables you to have the fluid and loose free leg essential for dancing tango at a high level. More importantly
it allows you to play, be more responsive to the lead and opens up a wealth of embellishment possibilities. These will also
be demonstrated and worked on in the workshop.
Workshop 5: DANCING TO DIFFERENT ORCHESTRAS (18.45-20.15) - How different orchestras can inspire your dancing to new heights and lead you to interpret
the music in different ways. We will explore a number of different orchestras where the emphasis is on the rhythm, beat or
melody and show how to adapt your dancing to better reflect what is going on in the music. An ideal workshop to
end the day and get you ready for the evening’s milonga.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH
Workshop 6: TAKING
THE LADY OFF AXIS: VOLCADAS DEMYSTIFIED (11.00-12.30) – Volcadas are perhaps the most ‘wow’ inducing
tango moves. Although often performed on the stage, the Buenos Aires maestros claim they have always been part of the Salon tradition. Learn how to
properly lead and be safely led these lovely moves with control and care for your partner/fellow dancers.
Workshop 7: TURN YOUR GIROS AROUND WITH STYLISH VARIATIONS/EMBELISHMENTS( 13.00-14.30) – Anyone who believes they have nothing more to learn about giros is either
a bit deluded or teaching masterclasses in BA. This workshop will strengthen your giros whilst providing some meaningful
footwork/sacadas for the men and ronde embelishments + correct disassociation for the Ladies.
Workshop 8: MILONGA TRASPIE – BEYOND BASICS (14.30-16.00) - Some novel and useful Milonga patterns to help you vary your repertoire including some fancy double
time sidesteps, forced crossing and kicks for men and women. A fun, frivolous way to end the weekend and ease into the tea
dance.
MILONGA (SAT SEPT 11th) 21.00 - 02.00
Upstairs: Traditional Tango Room – Special Guest DJ, El
Farabute performance (21.45-22.30, 23.15-24.00),
Stefano
Fava + Alexandra Wood performance (23.00)
Downstairs: Nuevo
and Tangoable Chill Music Room – Dance Inspired DJ
CREAM TEA MILONGA (SUN SEPT 12th) 16.00 - 19.00 Luxury Cream Tea with homemade scones, dainty sandwiches etc
Music will be 65% traditional with 35% Nuevo and tangoable chill + live accompaniment on selected tracks by Saxxy Miss
T on clarinet and saxophone
 PRICES
Workshops
1 Workshops £20 ,
2 Workshops £38, 3 Workshops £55, 4 Workshops £71
5 Workshops £86, 6 Workshops £99, 7 Workshops £111, 8 Workshops
£122
Milongas
Saturday
(9pm-2am, 2 full sized rooms -1 traditional/1 nuevo, performance from Alexandra + Stefano + El Farabute) :
£11
before Aug 20, £13 until Sept 10, £15 on night
Sunday (4pm -7pm, 65% traditional/35% nuevo, homemade cream
tea, accompaniment by Saxxy Miss T on clarinet) :
£9 before Aug 20,
£10 until Sept 10, £12 on day
Packages (best prices guaranteed)
Package 1: Saturday All Day - 5 Workshops + Milonga: £90 before Aug 20, £95
after (if available)
Package 2: Sunday All Day - 3 Workshops + Tea Dance Milonga
£59 before Aug 20, £62 after (if available)
Package 3: Whole Weekend - 8 Workshops, Saturday Milonga, Sunday
Cream Tea Dance
£134 before Aug 20, £139 after (if available)
Package
4: 2 Day Pick n mix - Any 5 workshops across 2 days plus Saturday Milonga + Sunday Cream Tea Dance
£98
before Aug 20, £104 after (if available)
Lunch
You can order an optional tasty
lunch on both days to help keep you fuelled for the workshops (see booking form for details). This will cost £5 per
person.N.b. complimentary teas, fresh coffees, biscuits will be available between
workshops and adequate breaks will be taken during the workshops. No meat or shellfish must be brought into Ralli Hall.
BOOKING FORM + PAYMENT
Please click the link below to access the booking
form. Please save it to your desktop first, then complete the booking form. Save it again as a word file (if given option save
it as a .doc format) then email it back to us.
CLICK HERE FOR BOOKING FORM
On receipt of
your booking form we will then send you payment details and a total to pay.
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