About Robin
Robin grew up in Belfast in the north of Ireland and moved to New York
to go to film school. He worked as a professional photographer for 13
years before turning pro as a tango teacher and DJ. Strangely enough
he came to tango from rock and ice climbing rather than a background
in other dance forms. But he contends that nothing he ever did in ice
climbing was as scary as asking a woman to dance when he was a
beginner.
Robin Thomas is one of the top tango DJ's in North America. He dj's
many regular milongas in New York City as well as travels around the
country to provide music at festivals.
More info about Robin can be found at www.close-embrace.com.
About Jennifer
A life-long dancer based in New York City, Jennifer studied various
forms of dance from childhood until she discovered the Argentine Tango
a few years ago. She was entranced by the beauty and energy of this
art form and completely devoted herself to it. Today, an elegant and
accomplished tanguera who is able to lead as well as follow, she moves
with a natural grace and expressive fluidity.
Jennifer believes that it is the close contact between two people in
milonguero-style tango and adherence to the rhythms inherent in the
music that facilitate a level of communication that is profound beyond
words. She maintains that anyone can create and experience beauty
through Tango if they are open in body and heart to their partner and
the music.
Emphasizing technique, in her teaching she focuses on posture,
connection, and musicality to help her students have rewarding
dances. She advises followers on how to find that meditative place
between relaxation and alertness, and works with them to develop the
very delicate balance between being too light and too heavy. Jennifer
continues to be a passionate student, ever developing her dance to new
levels of expression and creativity. She has studied with Susana
Miller, Brigitte Winkler, Cacho Dante, Luciana Valle, and many
others.
More info about Jennifer can be found at www.close-embrace.com.
| Friday, November 12 |
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| 9:00pm-1:00am |
Alternative Milonga
Cover charge: $5 |
Cappo's |
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| Saturday, November 13 |
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| 12:30pm-1:00pm |
Check-in and warm up |
Ballroom, Michigan Union |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Level 1:
Ocho Cortados on the Spot |
Ballroom, Michigan Union |
| 2:30pm-2:45pm |
Break |
| 2:45pm-4:15pm |
Level 1:
Ocho Intensive: "Secret" ochos, ocho variations, ocho embellishments |
Ballroom, Michigan Union |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm |
Break |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm |
Level 1:
Follower's Technique and
Embellishment Boot Camp
Highly recommended for leaders
and followers of all levels! |
Ballroom, Michigan Union |
| 6:00pm-9:00pm |
Dinner break |
| 9:00pm-1:30am |
Milonga Picante |
DJ: Robin Thomas |
Ballroom, Michigan Union |
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| Sunday, November 14 |
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| 12:30pm-1:00pm |
Check-in and warm up |
G115 Angell Hall |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Level 2:
Little Runs: Forward, Back, Side,
and Turning Corridas |
G115 Angell Hall |
| 2:30pm-2:45pm |
Break |
| 2:45pm-4:15pm |
Level 2:
Changes of Direction in Close Embrace |
G115 Angell Hall |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm |
Break |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm |
Level 2:
Flying Feet 1: Sacadas, Ganchos,
and Boleos in Close Embrace |
G115 Angell Hall |
| 6:00pm-?? |
Interactive Practica w/ Robin and Jennifer |
G115 Angell Hall |
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| Monday, November 15 |
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| 7:30pm-8:00pm |
Check-in and warm up |
Pittsfield Grange |
| 8:00pm-10:00pm |
Level 3:
Flying Feet 2: Sacadas, Ganchos,
and Boleos in Close Embrace |
Pittsfield Grange |
| 10:00pm-?? |
Die-Hard Practica |
Pittsfield Grange |
Pricing
Please note that student rates are available only to FULL-TIME students with a valid student ID.
Workshop Prices
Early registration prices (postmarked on or before November 12)
- One workshop day (Saturday OR Sunday): $20 (students) / $40 (non-students)
- Two workshop days (Saturday AND Sunday): $30 (students) / $60 (non-students)
Late OR at-the-door registration (postmarked after November 12)
- One workshop day (Saturday OR Sunday): $30 (students) / $60 (non-students)
- Two workshop days (Saturday AND Sunday): $40 (students) / $80 (non-students)
Note that registration for the Monday workshops/practica will be handled at the door. The cost will be $10 (students) / $15 (non-students).
The Semester Milonga Pass will be valid for the
milongas/practicas over this weekend. If you would like to attend the
milongas/practicas without a Semester Pass, you can pay the drop-in
rate of $5 (students) / $10 (non-students).
