Yelena
and Avik are two of the core instructors who have helped to
develop the Ann Arbor community of Argentine tango dancers, one
of the
largest close-embrace communities in North America. They specialize
in
social tango emphasizing connection, musicality, and navigation
all of
which inspire improvisation. Their classes are designed to help
you
enjoy the process of finding your own tango while respecting the
traditions of this century old dance. In addition to their regular
classes in Ann Arbor, they have also been featured instructors
in
Denver (for the popular Labor Day Festival), Cleveland, Pittsburgh,
Urbana-Champaign, New York, San Diego, and Mumbai, India. Despite
this considerable experience, they continue to have a vivid memory
of
what it was like to start learning this dance and this aids their
teaching in a profound way. More than anything else, they wish
to
infect their students with their passion for this dance.
Many talented
teachers have helped Yelena and Avik in the quest for
their tango including Cacho Dante, Robert Hauk, Alex Krebs,
Hsueh-Tze
Lee, Susana Miller, Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie,
Tom
Stermitz, Robin Thomas, and Brigitta Winkler. And in great measure,
these two instructors have been guided by their experiences
with their
many talented students.
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Video
of Avik and Yelena Dancing
A2
Tango
Michigan
Argentine Tango Club
Tango Musicians
Tango Folias with Avik Basu on Bandoneon
Workshop Weekend
Schedule at Imagerie
| Friday
January 26, 7:00pm-8:00pm |
Intermediate Class: Suspended Salidas
(4 months or more of tango) |
Friday
January 26, 8:00pm-9:00pm |
Musicality Class: The Tango Triangle;
You, Your Partner, and the Music
(All levels class) |
Friday
January 26, 9:00pm-12:00am |
Milonga; Live Music by Tango Folias
with Avik Basu, bandoneon |
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Saturday
January 27, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Class:
Turns in Vals (2-4 months of tango) Avik |
Saturday
January 27, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
Beginners Class: Intro to Tango Vals
(All levels class) Yelena |
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| Saturday
January 27, 4:30pm-5:00pm |
Break;
Snacks and Beverages Provided |
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Saturday
January 27, 5:00pm-6:30pm |
Musicality Class: Milonga Traspie
(All levels class) |
Saturday
January 27, 6:30-? |
Practica |
Prices
Friday
Events
$15
for one or two classes (price includes milonga)
$10
for milonga only
Saturday
Events
$15
for one class
$25
for two classes
Practica:
Free with classes
Registration
Form (PDF)
Registration
Form (MS Word)
Directions
and Accommodations
Imagerie
Gallery Map
Hotels
Close to Imagerie
Grand
Rapids Area Hotels
Contact
Carmen Maret
foliasmusic@yahoo.com,
616 406 9655
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