Fri June 1: Moira Sauane & Javier Garcia, DJ Tine

This week at Lounge, catch a class on Fun Easy Ganchos with Moira and Javier, and a performance that will have you speechless :)
Tine spins the tunes.
Classes at 8.30pm are included with admission:

• Upper level: Fun Easy Ganchos with Moira and Javier
• Intermediate with Jennifer
• Beginners with Paul

Javier and Moira are two of the most creative and enthusiastic dancers in NY. They are known for their mesmerizing connection and their dynamic style of dancing. They believe that tango is fundamentally about the ability for two people to both communicate with each other and express themselves through dance. Their own unique, innovative style of tango is based on a mutual interchange of ideas, constant improvisation and exploration of the limits of tango. As teacher’s they are known for their knowledge of the structure and fundamentals of tango and their clarity of explanation. Moira Sauane was born in Argentina and has a background in classic and modern dance. She has partnered Gustavo Naveira. Javier Garcia was born in New York and has learned tango with Rodolfo Dinzel. He also counts Gustavo Naveira, Chicho Frumboli and Fabian Salas as major influences.

May 25: Maria Olivera & Gustavo Benzecry Saba, DJ Tine

Friends, join Maria and Gustavo this Friday at the Tango Lounge!
You will love their upper level class at 8.30 (included with admission) and
midnight performance!
DJ Tine
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Our guest stars' free class offered every week at 8.30 before the milonga, is an excellent opportunity to learn some fresh material and to be exposed to new teachers, ideas and styles; you may even find among our excellent guest stars a teacher who you really want to study more with, and who will make a real difference to you as a dancer.


Tango Lounge usually has 3 simultaneous pre-milonga classes (beginners, intermediate, upper level), therefore the class participants tend to be of the appropriate skill level, and each class is smaller with more individual attention.
The upper level class with the guest teachers aims to foster creativity, improvisation, quality of movement and musicality by exploring new dimensions of known techniques that are of interest to both leaders and followers. The class topics are carefully selected to be of immediate practical use on the social dance floor.


So join us in the class!
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More about our stars Maria and Gustavo:

Gustavo and Maria met in 2003 when Gustavo was teaching a class at a small dance Studio in Palermo. Shortly after Maria became his assistant teacher at Salón Canning, where they started enjoying the pleasure of dancing together and sharing experiences they would never forget.
They got to know each other as dancers, teachers and individuals. Little by little, they discovered love.
Today, Gustavo and Maria dance together on the dance floor as in life, and they travel, teach and perform at Festivals and international tango events.
In their classes, good spirit, kindness and warmth are the highlights. This way, they lead their students throughout a pleasant learning process. Gustavo brings wisdom and thoughtfulness as he projects serenity and patience. María injects energy, liveliness, passion and dynamism. This way, they are the Yin and the Yang of an active and enjoyable teaching method.
When they dance, they show their love for each other, the happiness of sharing the warmth of a cozy embrace and the fantasy of a movie where the audience is always an active participant in the story.

May 18: Guillermo Cerneaz (BsAs/SF) & Ciko Tanik, DJ Eli

This week Tango Lounge features Guillermo Cerneaz (BsAs/SF) and Ciko Tanik (NYC)!
8.30pm classes are included with admission:

Upper level with Guillermo and Ciko
Intermediate with Jennifer Wesnousky
Beginners with Paul Pellicoro

DJ Eli Leserowitz


More about our stars:

Guillermo Cerneaz was born in the heart of Buenos Aires and has been dancing tango since he was 19. He has been teaching tango for over 13 years in different studios such as Tango Brujo, Escuela de Carlos Copello, Mora Godoy studio, Tangocool and Soho Tango in Buenos Aires. He has also been travelling and teaching in Europe and Canada. 
As a teacher Guillermo focuses on the social aspect of tango incorporating the elegant and traditional style. He created a method of teaching using different exercises which allows the student to learn faster and dance more dynamic way. His class is progressive and builds new elements on top of what you already know so you can be creative and be free. 
As a dancer he is known for his musicality, speed and precision. He has partnered Guillermina Quiroga, Paula Rampini and Paula Rubin.
Watch his performance:
Improv with Guillermina Quiroga.
Improv with Paula Rampini.
He is not only an excellent leader but his following is exquisite. Guillermo is known for exploring the various aspects of role exchange or “intercambio”. 

Ciko (Cigdem Tanik) is based in New York City and travels all over the US and abroad to teach and perform. She spends fair amount of time each year in Buenos Aires where she continues to develop and improve her dance.

During her visits to Buenos Aires focusing solely in the dance and exploring the different styles in its origins has developed the Argentine quality in her dance. She has embraced both open and close embrace which allowed the ability to move fluidly between the two and be more dynamic and versatile. Her technique enables sharp, soft and fluid movements effortlessly and gives her a non-restrictive connection with various dancers. Her dance is defined by its sensuality, creative playfulness, musicality and elasticity.
She emphasizes the importance of a good technique with a comfortable, musical walk over complicated moves. Her goal as a teacher is to bring her students’ personality out in their dance by teaching them the music and the concept of countless possibilities the dance offers. She cannot over emphasize the value of being an active follower which makes the dance much more interactive and fun.

DJ Eli Leserowitz
Eli's music is like a cross between Mozart and Michael Jackson - "Traditional and Classic, and you dance your head off really well!". Eli has DJed at milongas, practicas and festivals across the US, in cities such as New York, Chicago, Seattle, Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Princeton.

May 11: Armando Orzuza & Nuria Martinez

This week we are pleased to welcome Armando Orzuza and Nuria Martinez at the Tango Lounge!

Classes at 8.30, included with admission:

Upper Level Class with Armando and Nuria.

Intermediates with Jennifer Wesnousky

Beginners with Paul Pellicoro

Armando and Nuria will perform at midnight

DJ Tine

More about our stars:

Armando Orzuza was born in "La Boca", a suburb of Buenos Aires, known as the birth place of the Tango. His first professional contact with the Tango was at the age of fourteen as a sound technician for a "tangueria" (Tango dance hall) in Buenos Aires. This enriching experience surrounded him with the foremost dancers, singers and orchestras of the Tango world. Ten years later, he began to study the Tango himself. Armando learned to dance from the original "milongueros" and began his professional career in 1990.

Armando performed in the Broadway show of “Tango Passion” in New York and Miami, as well as in the promotion of the album "Tango" by Julio Iglesias; As dance consultant and choreographer, he worked in Alan Parker’s movie "Evita", and in the 2004 Madonna’s “Re-invention” touring show. He has performed and taught the tango at Tango Festivals, public and private events, cultural organizations, embassies, consulates, schools, universities, and theaters, throughout Europe, Japan, South America and the United States. Armando also appeared as principal dancer in the movie “Assassination Tango” directed by Robert Duvall. He currently teaches and performs with Nuria Martínez internationally.

Nuria Martínez Méndez was born in Spain, and trained in ballet at Madrid’s National School of Ballet and piano. She studied ballet and contemporary dance at London’s Laban Centre and at the Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC. She graduated at Empire State College with a BA in Dance and Education.

In 2005, Nuria Martinez began to study Tango professionally with Armando Orzuza. To the precious and valuable experience of learning, sharing and dancing with Armando, she also brings in to her work the vast previous knowkedge and performing experience, as well as the inspiration gathered from concepts by Graciela Gonzalez and Rodolfo Dinzel.

She currently performs and teaches Tango with Armando Orzuza throughout the US, Europe, and Buenos Aires.

Armando and Nuria are presently based in Boston.

May 4: Oscar Casas & Ana Miguel

This week at Lounge, join us for more Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel! 
Oscar and Ana were part of the NYC Milonguero Weekend and I am happy they are staying on another week.

Oscar and Anna upper level class 8.30pm and midnight performance



Tango Lounge offers 3 lessons at 8.30pm, one for each level, so you can learn at your own level with other people of your level, and the price is right too (it's included free with admission)!
* Upper level with our guest artists of the week
* Intermediate with Jennifer Wesnousky
* Beginners with Paul Pellicoro


DJ Tine


More about our stars:

Oscar was born in Parque Patricios (a well-known tango barrio in Buenos Aires). His parents were avid tango dancers, and, in the 1950's and '60's, they organized three different milongas per week, which regularly drew in 400-500 dancers. Oscar was very much influenced by his father, both by osmosis and discussion. He absorbed the code (codigo) of the milongueros, and when he eventually decided to take up the dance seriously, he already had a background and base that was the envy of many. 
Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and his teaching. He is very milonguero, and is many respected by the old guard in the milongas of BA. He is also extremely popular with his students, who are impressed by his teaching style. He teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in improvisation always interpreting the music and respecting the character of the different orchestras. He is especially interested in the dynamics and cadencia of the dance. Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded milongas.
Oscar's unique approach to teaching and his charismatic personality have impressed and delighted his students everywhere. He puts his heart and soul into his classes, and his students respond in kind. 

Ana Miguel started her Argentine Tango training in the dance school of Moron Jose Neglia.  She started teaching with the famous Argentine tango instructor and performer, Pocho Pizarro. From 2005 to 2008, Ana Miguel performed in the show “Bacanazo” which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Cardel from 2006 to 2010 in BA.  Moreover, Ana Miguel has taught tango at various tango festivals and was also a tango teacher at ACETA (Academia de Estilos de Tango Argentino – Academy of Argentine Tango Styles) from 2006 to 2010.


To view some videos of Oscar Casas' and Ana Miguel's  exhibitions and classes at http://www.youtube.com/user/twototango2

Lounge Milonguero Apr 27: Gustavo & Maria, Susana Miller & Johnny

Tango Lounge Milonguero Edition

$12 / $10 student, includes classes at 8.30

DanceSport, 22 West 34th Street, 4th floor, New York.

Tonight, performances with

Maria Olivera & Gustavo Benzecry Saba

Susana Miller & Johnny Tablada

Class by Jennifer Wesnousky (intermediate) and Paul Pellicoro (beginners)

Tango Lounge this week is part of the 

NYC Milonguero Weekend

Friday-Sunday April 27-29 2012 in New York City

http://www.nycmilongueroweekend.com

Our world-renowned guest artists from Buenos Aires are unparallelled in knowledge, experience and entertainment: 

 Susana Miller 

 Gustavo Benzecry Saba & Maria Olivera  

 Oscar Casas & Ana Miguel 

Workshops in tango, milonga and vals for pre-intermediate to advanced tangueros, plus two great milongas with performances. A fun, relaxed weekend for dancing, sharing, making new friends and embracing old ones. All in celebration of the Milonguero style. 

Registration is open, and rolling nicely. Space is limited and classes will be small.

A full pass (6 classes + 2 milongas) is yours for $170; a half pass $110 (online).

Per-class classes available now $36 online.

Couples discount.

Don't have a partner (yet)? Register now so we can balance each class and make sure everybody is partnered up.

You don't need a partner but if you prefer to team up, you can find one like this:

http://www.nycmilongueroweekend.com/fb.html

We reserve the right to limit walk-ins depending on class size and gender balance.

We will rotate (optional for couples).

Request a private lesson here: http://www.nycmilongueroweekend.com/privatelessons.html

Tango Lounge Milonguero Edition!

Friday April 27 DanceSport 22 W 34th St. With full bar

with performance by Gustavo & Maria, Susana & Johnny, and DJ Tine Herreman

Otra Milonga Milonguero Edition!

Saturday April 28 at the Basic Ballroom 335 W 36th St, 5th floor. BYOB ok

with performance by Oscar & Ana and DJ Yesim la Turca .

All workshops will be at Stepping Out Studios and Chelsea Studios on West 26th Street (1 block between the two locations).

Schedule and registration at 

www.nycmilongueroweekend.com

Who is coming?

See on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/events/188258187958759/?ref=ts

The NYC Milonguero Weekend is hosted by the dynamic duo of Tine Herreman and Sarah La Rocca. We are very excited !

More about our stars...

Susana Miller
Susana Miller is the most prominent teacher in the world of the “milonguero” style of tango or what Argentines call “apilado”. This style is danced in the crowded clubs of central Buenos Aires. It is strictly a social style that emphasizes musicality and the connection between partners. Susana has researched and studied the dancing of the older milongueros, each of whom has created their unique style of tango. She has been able to decipher their distinct vocablularies and choreographic combinations, and is gifted in her ability to convey these to students.
Susana encourages students to employ more rhythm in their dance, to discover their own dance vocabularies, and to learn how to shape and shrink these in space. For women, she encourages active following, in which the woman interprets the messages that the leader's body and the spirit are sending. Clarin, the major Buenos Aires daily paper, called her one of the four most important influences on contemporary tango, along with Miguel Angel Zotto, Gustavo Naveira and Gerardo Portalea.
Susana is a native of Buenos Aires and has been dancing and teaching tango since the late 1980s revival of social tango. She founded and operates her own tango academy in Buenos Aires, and is the owner of one of Buenos Aires'most popular tango club, El Beso. She has made annual teaching tours to the United States and Europe since 1994. She will facilitate students' improvement of posture, axis, grounding, breathing, balance and sensitivity to the lead and follow roles. She aims to encourage dancers to develop their own unique improvisational styles through knowledge of the music, space and body. Her classes will emphasize step quality and rhythm. Rather than predetermined patterns, she will impart a choreographic vocabulary that allows dancers to creatively shape their own language.




Maria Olivera & Gustavo Benzecry Sabá
Gustavo Benzecry Sabá was born in Buenos Aires and raised in Palermo area. He came to Tango at the end of the 1990’s. His experience as a teacher in other fields allowed him to trespass the limits of showing  “movements” to place himself as a reference of Tango dance not only as a physical activity but moreover as a philosophy.
He teaches regular classes at Salón Canning and Workshops in several milongas of Buenos Aires, as well as Workshops and lectures in the US and Europe, where he takes part of international tango meetings and Festivals.
As a dancer, Gustavo stands out for his agility and most of all for his endless creativity, which he bases in the ability of dominating the techniques and exploring the possibilities he’s being offered through the embrace and the release of the emotions.
Maria Olivera was born in Buenos Aires and raised in San Telmo, within a family of “tangueros”. When she was in her twenties she felt inspired by her deep love for the music and the poetry of her childhood and decided to start dancing it. She first studied with Gustavo, and soon after she became his assistant in class and later on his partner. Her method combines the passion and love for the dance with a deep knowledge about anatomy and kinetics that she acquired from other disciplines such us yoga, stretching and Pilates. Maria regularly teaches at Salón Canning and leads Workshops in other milongas and dance studios of the city. She also tours the world being part of Seminars, Festivals and performances.
Her hallmark as a dancer is the Speedy and expressiveness of her feet, which she combines with the elegance of her walking and posture.

April 20: Monica Paz !

Join your friends at Tango Lounge this week for a class with Monica Paz and a performance by Monica and Steve Cook!

8.30pm classes included with admission:

Upper Level Class by Monica Paz

Intermediate with Jennifer Wesnousky

Beginners with Paul Pellicoro

Performance by Monica and Steve Cook around midnight.

DJ Tine

More about our stars...

Mónica Paz received a specialized educational in tango, thus making her one of the very few instructors of tango with an academic training. Because of her didactics, pedagogy and vast experience as a teacher and as a dancer, she is highly recognized in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Washington DC, New York, New Jersey (the USA), The Hague (Holland), Antwerp (Belgium) among others cities where frequently she is invited to offer classes, workshops and performances of tango.

Mónica has a vast teaching experience as follower and leader. She has developed an effective basic method of teaching, both for followers and for leaders, with which the students acquire the solid bases that are functional and universal in tango that will allow them to understand and incorporate the technique and to enable them to develop a personal dance.

Mónica masters the technique of the Tango Salon, of the Milonguero Style, the Vals Cruzado and the Milonga. In addition, she specializes in Technique for followers and has taught many classes and workshops on this subject.

Steven Cook has performed and/or taught with Carina Moeller, Monica Paz, Brigitta Winkler and Sabina Wolfson. He has taught for Triangulo, Tango Cafe, and Ukraine in New York City. He is resident instructor for Asada Milonga and has taught for Pocono Tango, Firehouse Tango, and at festivals such as Tango Extravaganza, Slovenia Tango Camp as well as in Berlin and Portugal. Steven began his career as a dancer with Chicago Ballet. He later danced with the Houston Ballet and on Broadway in the musical “Doonesbury”. Steven has been teaching movement to actors at the Stella Adler Studio since 1995 where he has directed over 30 plays. He has been a guest teacher/director for National Shakespeare Conservatory, National Theater of the Deaf, and Cirque du Soleil.