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Tango Workshop in Rio Grande Valley

In cooperation with Aziza Barker of Laguna Madre Yoga, Mediation, and Dance Center, Mardi Brown and Stephen Shortnacy of Georgetown Tango 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.

Friday, July 10, 2009 @
Cottonwood Country Club
1001 S. Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
Cost $15 for the class and ballroom dance

4:30 PM - The Musicality of Tango - We will work with an open embrace and learn how to dance to the music with some simple steps.  All levels class. 1.25 hours long.

7:00 PM - Ballroom Dance

Saturday, July 11, 2009 @
Laguna Madre Yoga, Meditation, and Dance Center
5009 Padre Blvd. Suite #10, South Padre Island, Texas
Cost for classes is $15 each or $25 for both

2:00 PM - Exploring Close Embrace - In this class you will learn to develop a connection with your partner and explore the tango embrace. Among the topics we'll cover are the technique of movement, posture, connecting with your partner, milonguero style close embrace, and elements of walking. All levels class. 1.25 hours long.

3:30 PM - Dancing in a Phone Booth - Learn how to dance tango in very small spaces using a milonguero style close embrace. We will learn how to use rock turns, check turns, and combinations to keep you dancing in place.  Level: intermediate and/or attend the Close Embrace class. 1.25 hours long.

5:00 PM - Milonga - Free event.  Come celebrate Aziza's birthday and dance some tango! Bring food & beverage to share.  

Early Registration

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

Private Lessons are also available on Saturday and Sunday.  Cost for private lesson is $45 plus room rental. 

About Mardi Brown and Stephen Shortnacy

Mardi and Stephen have been teaching Argentine tango for 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 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