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This week, Metin will teach the class and Ilene will guest DJ:
8.30pm classes included with admission:
upper level with Metin
intermediate with Jennifer
beginners with Paul
Uninterrupted dancing with DJ Ilene
More about Metin:
Metin Yazir is the founder of the Baila Tango school which he started in Munich, Germany in 1993. Baila Tango has become synonymous with great dancing. Many instructors have gravitated to the simple yet sophisticated methodology of Baila Tango. Gustavo Naveira had big influence in the way Metin developed his teaching style. Metin Yazir’s career has taken him to 91 cities in 26 countries as teacher and performer. His unique, fun and straightforward approach to teaching tango made him one of the most sought after instructors in the world. His careful analysis of the movement and interaction between partners, combined with his motivating presentation has earned him the admiration of tango dancers worldwide.
Baila Tango opened the gates for tango in Istanbul, Turkey, Metin’s homeland. In a matter of a few years, Baila Tango grew in Ankara, Izmir, Eskisehir and Bursa. In fact, the influence of his school has made Turkey the fastest growing tango community in the world.
Metin considers tango as a dialogue (as opposed to monologues by the dominant men) between two independent and actively participating individuals, connecting them at a higher level. Lead and follow concepts transcend to invitations and acceptances. This heightened respect for women is the foundation of this vision. The vision is inclusive: everyone can dance tango regardless of age, background, or body type. While the stage dancers bring their art to audiences, tango still belongs to the people from which it came.
Guest DJ Ilene Marder
In addition to being the founder and director of Woodstock Tango, Ilene has established a reputation as a popular, traditional Tango DJ, who DJ's regularly at milongas in NYC and at festivals (recently Boston & Chicago). She is one of the very few non-Argentines to DJ in Buenos Aires at Salon Canning (three times) and the only one to have DJ’d Porteño y Bailerin. She is a "traditional" DJ, using cortinas, tandas and the most beautiful classic tango ever recorded. (She is also adept at offering some lovely danceable surprises from the modern and alternative tango worlds...). She conducts MEET THE MUSIC sessions to better acquaint dancers with the key orquesta's of the Golden Age, and is available to DJ private parties and events, and more....
This week Santiago and Angeles will team up to bring you fireworks on the dance floor at Tango Lounge!
8.30pm classes included with admission:
Upper level with with Santiago Steele and Angeles Chanaha
Intermediate with Jennifer W
Beginners with Paul
DJ Tine
More about our guest artists...
Santiago Steele has been dancing Argentine Tango since 1997, and has lived and studied for extensive periods in Buenos Aires, where he trained intensively with some of the world’s leading Tango masters, including Mariano 'Chico' Frumboli, Gustavo Naveira, Pablo Villarrazza, and Dana Frígoli.
He has been a first-place champion of the California Tango Competition, and as a performer has danced in several Tango shows including renowned choreographer Hector Zaraspe's '¡Tango Tango!' with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 'Swango,' and 'NY Tango: Piazzolla and Beyond' with the orchestra Avantango.
In addition to teaching, Santiago hosts workshops and milongas in New York City, including Practilonga-939 & workshop series.
His personal style combines technique and concepts from both modern and traditional Tango, with an emphasis on connection, natural movement and rhythmic interpretation.
Santiago is currently available for private lessons evenings and weekends.
Angeles Chanaha was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She started dancing at the age of 5 and throughout her career she has studied a variety of dance styles (Argentine Tango, Folklore, Rock’n’Roll, Ballet, Modern).
Growing up in the heart of real Tango world, she has practiced one particular style - Argentine Tango - to it’s perfection. As a result she has performed with two of the most famous Tango dancers in the world: Miguel Angel Zotto - creator of “Tango X Dos”- and Carlos Gavito -Tony Award Winner from a Broadway hit “Forever Tango”.
Angeles also performed on stage with the renowned singer Julio Iglesias, she has been featured on national TV (channel 11, channel 13), in international films, commercials, and fashion magazines, all related to tango.
From 1998 she was involved in every “Buenos Aires International Tango Festival”, the world’s largest annual event which attracts the best Tango dancers. She has also performed in multiple shows in Latin and South America (including the most prestigious show in Argentina “Senor Tango”) as well as toured around United States. Among other tango orchestras, Angeles has danced for “Los Cosos de al Lao” at the famous “Cafe Tortoni” in the city of Buenos Aires.
In 2003 Angeles created and choreographed the tango show “Tango en los Andes” for “Che Tango Company”, which had a huge success in Mendoza, Argentina.
As a one of a kind dancer, Angeles expresses sensuality and elegance, as well as represents woman’s character in Tango.
THE TANGO LOUNGE
Every Friday 9.30pm - 2.30am
$12 / $10 student, includes classes at 8.30
DanceSport, 22 West 34th Street, 4th floor, New York.
www.newyorktangolounge.com
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This Friday, join us for uninterrupted dancing with DJ Yesim La Turca!
Arrive early and get a free glass of wine with admission before 10.30pm
Classes at 8.30pm are included with admission
Intermediate with Jennifer Wesnousky
Beginners with Paul Pellicoro
DJ Yesim La Turca will be your host and spin the tunes this week.
Tine is back next week :)
Friends, join us at Tango Lounge this Friday with Carlos and Diana before they go on their way again. Carlos is a total riot as a teacher and performer, and Diana spills over with charm and elegance.
Upper level class by Carlos ad Diana 8.30pm, included with admission.
Classes for intermediate by Jennifer and for total beginners by Paul, also at 8.30.
Something for everybody!
DJ Tine
ABOUT CARLOS & DIANA
Carlos and Diana have been dance partners for more than 8 years. Their dance background includes diverse disciplines ranging from Ballet to Salsa to professional Breakdance.
Among the maestros that have influences their Tango dance, they count Miguel Angel Zotto, Aurora Lúbiz, Luís Grondona and Mirta Sol.
They are the organizers of several national tango festivals in Colombia, and have been featured performers in numerous stage shows and tours with such distinguished orchestras as Los Reyes del Tango, Sexteto Mayor, Color Tango, and La Tubatango.
In 2006, they were champions in the Stage Category at the Campionato Mundial de Tango in Bueno Aires.
