Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Fri Apr 29: Maria Elena Ybarra (NYC/Arg) and Dominic Bridge (Portland/Italy)


This week we have two of the country's most musical, elegant and polished dancers teaching and performing for you! Don't miss the 8.30pm class, upper level, and included with admission!

8.30 classes, included with admission:
upper level: Maria Elena Ybarra and Dominic Bridge
intermediate: Jennifer Wesnousky
beginners: Paul Pellicoro

Midnight performance
Check out this mind-boggling milonga:


DJ/host Tine


More about our stars

DOMINIC BRIDGE
Portland-born Dominic Bridge has quickly joined the ranks of the top young tango professionals in the world. He has taught extensively in the US, including at the Chicago Tango Week ’09, as well as in Europe, where he worked as a full-time instructor in Florence, Italy and helped found a tango school, and performed in Danza In Fiera 2009, Italy's largest multi-dance festival. He has been invited to perform as some of the most prestigious tango venues in Buenos Aires, including TangoLab, La Catedral, and La Confiteria Ideal.

MARIA YBARRA
Maria was born in the province of Chaco, Argentina. With more than a decade of experience dancing and teaching tango, she has become recognized as one of the top female tango dancers in the NYC area, and has taught locally, as well as in Buenos Aires. She is noted for her attention to detail and her exquisite technique.

PS: Videos of tonight's performance