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Tango Workshop in Rio Grande Valley

Angela Avila and Stephen Shortnacy teach a social Argentine tango workshop in the Rio Grande Valley. 

Argentine Tango is an intimate and improvisational social dance that grew out of the barrios of Buenos Aries in the early 1900s. It was reintroduced to the rest of the world in the mid-80s.   With foundations that exist in the connection of the embrace and musicality of the rhythm, the dance continues to evolve from the traditional music and styles.

Classes held at at
Rio Grand Valley Arts Studio
1025 W Jackson St
Harlingen, TX 78550-6037
(956) 412-1314

Friday, February 12, 2010 

7:00-8:15 PM Walking with Elegance - Explore the tango walk and how it changes to represent the music and mood of the dance.  Find the elegance of the walk to connect with your partner and create those "tango moments".  All levels class. 1.25 hours long.

9:00-12:00 midnight - Milonga at Aziza's!  Get directions during class.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

2:30-3:45 PM Turns, Turns, Turns - Take simple turns and transform them into a dynamic series of movements to express the rhythmic music of tango. All levels class. 1.25 hours long.

4:00-5:15 PM 101 Cruzadas - Understand the concepts for the cruzada and gain the ability to add this element to your dance in 101 ways.  All levels class. 1.25 hours long.

Early Registration

Price: $15 per class or $37 for all.

Checks/ money orders made out to:
Laguna Madre Yoga & Dance Center

Mail registration to:
Laguna Madre Yoga, Meditation & Dance Center
PO Box 2816
South Padre Island, Texas 78597-2816

To pay by credit card call
Laguna Madre Yoga & Dance Center
(956) 761-9642

About Angela Avila & Stephen Shortnacy

Class with Angela and Stephen explore the technique behind fundamental tango elements that allow you to expand your dance abilities for the social dance floor.  Class topics begin with easy concepts of movement and proceed to more challenging combinations of basic concepts. 

Angela Avila expresses her creativity through many forms of dance but her passion is with tango.  This passion has lead her across the world to study and dance with the masters.  She has performed on numerous occasions and now teaches in San Antonio. 

Stephen Shortnacy has taught tango with his wife, Mardi, for over two years. Both share their knowledge of the dance with others in the local community by teaching beginner and intermediate classes in Georgetown, Austin and beyond.

More information about Angela Avila can be found at http://fhuddles.info/satango/atango/index.html .

More information about Mardi and Stephen's classes can be found at http://www.GeorgetownTango.com.

More information about Laguna Madre Yoga, Meditation, and Dance Center can be found at
http://www.lagunamadreyoga.com.

Contact: Stephen Shortnacy - (512) 876-5752