A Corresponding Academy of La Academia Nacional del Tango de la Republica Argentina
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Spring Classes Begin March 2010 Learn Argentine tango with the Pittsburgh Tangueros - Six Sundays in Regent Square (milonguero) starts March 7 - Six Tuesdays in Regent Square (salon) starts March 9 Singles and couples welcome!
CLASS LOCATION
All classes are at Wilkins School Community Center (WSCC) FEES AND REGISTRATION
- $60/person for the entire six week session, if you prepay at least one week in advance. Send checks -- payable to Pittsburgh Tangueros -- to:
Pittsburgh Tangueros
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- 8-participant minimum for most classes Over the years, the Pittsburgh Tangueros have developed a rich depth of instructional experience, honed in the classroom and informed by participation in tango workshops in the U.S., Canada, and Argentina. Currently, the club has several tango faculty, all of whom can address basic and advanced aspects of the leader and follower roles: Sarah Cornelius A lifelong dance lover, Sarah studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and ballroom. Newly arrived in Pittsburgh in 1999, she checked out a tango class because she could find the address ... and a great love was born. Sarah believes the joy of tango comes through its discipline: she finds clarity in stillness, listening, and responding. In so doing, one experiences a more profound connection with others, shared in the breath, the music, and the movement. Sarah enjoys "deepening" her dance with all levels of partners in milongas, workshops, and lessons at home, across the States, and in Buenos Aires. In March 2009, she completed six months' intensive study with Jake Spatz in Washington DC. Katherine Gardner Enchanted by the music and the intense sensual interplay between partners, Katherine discovered the art of Argentine tango as a medium for soulful expression. In tango, each dance offers partners the opportunity to explore their silent connection and to manifest their own unique essence through movement, energy, embrace. Utilizing technique and a heartfelt approach, Katherine strives to help others realize these concepts and develop a multi-faceted awareness of self and partner. Jerry Minshall Jerry found tango by accident, or more accurately, it found him -- and the subtle, non-verbal communication intrigued him. Jerry's varied career experience lends much insight to teaching tango: analyzing the details of the dance (computer programming); grasping the structure of the dance (software architecture); expressing the music (choral conductor and singer). And, his work as a Scout leader and as a university professor helps him communicate his love of tango to learners with different learning styles. In addition to local classes and lessons, Jerry has taken tango workshops and private lessons with several internationally known instructors from Argentina, Europe, and the US. Fran and Zoey Pionati Partners in life as well as in tango, Fran and Zoey dance hand-in-glove together. Their fluid, subtle form is often expressed through playful walking and turning in a lightly-held close embrace. Their teaching approach focuses on the variations of the embrace, from delicate to dynamic, and they stress the importance of dance etiquette in the world of tango. Pittsburgh Tangueros' classes are supported by skilled assistants, both men and women, who provide gender balance as well as the opportunity to practice with knowledgeable partners. A Great Loss Steve Langton died February 17, 2009. Warm, witty, and unpretentious, Steve's fairness and goodness inspired everyone who met him. Beloved by all, Steve's leadership of and devotion to the Pittsburgh tango community cannot be duplicated and will not be forgotten. |
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