A Corresponding Academy of La Academia Nacional del Tango de la Republica Argentina
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Past Events November 11, 12, 13 2011 Workshop with Tomas Howlin and Carrie Whipple
The Pittsburgh tango community is thrilled to have guest instructors Tomas Howlin (Montreal/BsAs) and Carrie Whipple (Portland) for a weekend workshop in Argentine Tango.
June-August 2011 Pittsburgh's newest young tango talent, Kim Daelhousen, has agreed to lead a guided practica. Kim is steeped in New York City’s strong practica culture. We want to take full advantage of her knowledge and her generosity while she's in Pittsburgh finishing an MA in ESL. When: Sundays, 4 to 6 PM, starts June 5 (closed 7/3) Where: Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave, Regent Square 15218 (air-conditioned first floor) How Much: $5/person; $3/students Why: Practice skills, experiment safely with knowledgeable dancers Who is Kim? Kim brings 8 years of tango experience gained through classes, practicas, milongas, workshops, and festivals in NYC, Boston, Geneva, Providence, and beyond. A student of Robin Thomas (NYC), Kim is an advanced dancer accomplished at both follower and leader roles. Articulate and insightful, Kim can address foundational technique (intention, collection, axis, rotation) as well as advanced moves (sacada, colgada, boleo, wraps). Beyond tango, ballet and yoga training inform Kim's deep awareness of body kinetics. What's a Practica? In contrast to a milonga (tango social space) or to a class (instruction in new technique) practicas are tango's working space, intended for developing and perfecting the moves you know. It's a safe place for dancers of all levels to experiment — to see what works and what doesn't. Practicas promote dialogue, providing space to stop and examine the dance with your partner: "I wonder what would happen if we ... ?" "We seem to lose our connection at this transition — I wonder why?" You probably know more than you realize. Try switching roles to get a deeper understanding of the "other side's" role in the conversation. At practica, you are encouraged to ask questions, repeat the same figure as much as you want, solicit verbal feedback from your practice partner, and take problems or puzzles to the practica guides. Pittsburgh Tangueros staff -- Sarah. Jerry and Yomei -- will be around (summer schedules permitting) to help out and take advantage of practice time for themselves.
October 29-30-31 2010 DIRECTIONS TO WSCC
Wilkins School Community Center in Regent Square, 7604 Charleston Ave, 15218.
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A professional Argentine Tango dancer, performer, and teacher with 20 years’ experience, Tomas Howlin is steeped in the traditional aesthetic that has characterized the elegance of tango for the past 60 years. A native of Buenos Aires, his career began in well-known tango clubs of Buenos Aires, when tango was resurging from a long sleep after the Golden Age of Tango. His most influential teachers were Ernesto Pupi Castello, Jose Brahemcha, Gustavo Naveira, Graciela Gonzalez, and Pepe Avellaneda. 
One of Carrie’s first memories (at 3) is a steep climb up a dim, sawdusty-smelling staircase to “Pre-Ballet for Pre-Schoolers,”
She began her teaching career during high school — a complete disaster in a small basement room with 12 nine-year olds wearing tap shoes.
Carrie has long since closed the gap between being a good dancer and being a good dance teacher.
After a three-year apprenticeship with Alex Krebs (Tango Barrio, Portland), Carrie began her full time professional tango career,
teaching and/or performing with several of the most talented dancers in North America,
including Tomas Howlin, Homer Ladas, Robin Thomas, J. Abling, and Jaimes Friedgen.
In addition to Portland, Carrie has taught in Seattle, New York, Washington DC, Boston, San Francisco, and Vancouver BC.
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