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Milongas Come and join us for an evening of Buenos Aires in Auckland. At each Milonga we celebrate the dancer's birthdays for that month with cake and a birthday dance. BYO. Light snacks pizza and refreshments provided. Milonga dates for 2008: Milongas for 2008 will be held on the last Friday of each month. With the exception of: September, Friday 19th. December, Friday 19th. when we have our Christmas milonga. PLEASE NOTE: July's milonga has been canceled, we look forward to seeing you all in August. Where: Parnell Conference Centre. Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd. When: 9pm to 12:30am. Cost: $15.00 For more on events in Auckland and all of New Zealand go to www.tangonz.org |
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Milonga dates for 2007: Milongas for 2007 will be held on the last Friday of each month. With the exception of: Friday 21 December June Milonga Canceled: As we will not be in the country at the end of this month June's Milonga has been canceled. Birthdays in June will be celebrated at our July's Milonga. We look foward to seeing you all in July. Where: Parnell Conference Centre. Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd. When: 9pm to 1am. Cost: $15.00 Gala milonga with performance by Ney and Jennifer: When: Friday 23 Febuary, 9pm to 1am. Cost: $20.00 For more on events in Auckland and all of New Zealand go to www.tangonz.org |
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Murat & Michelle - Austro-Asia tour |
We have a very special event coming up, 18 September to 24 September. I'm hosting Murat & Michelle here in Auckland as part of their Europe and Austro-Asia tour. They are amazing teachers and performers. This will not be your typical festival type workshops. Also there won't be any open level workshops. Beginners and pre- intermediate will have their own special classes. The balance of workshops will be geared for intermediate, advanced and teachers, Which will definitely be inspiring and but not typical. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words so here is a link to one of their youtube videos, which is my favorite because for me it relates to what I and what I think our community aspires to. As you'll see it's not flashy stage but there are some very interesting moves and I love the progression from start to end. It's not all in your face in the beginning. It's not the best quality and they look a bit distorted, but the dancing isn't.
For additional information, go to www.muraterdemsel.com to learn more about Murat and his art. Murat has taught and performed extensively in North America. His background as an artist and musician has influenced his teaching style which has been decribed as a combination of the technical analysis of movement together with a sensory interpretation of music. Michelle Erdemsel took her first steps in dance at the age of 6. She has an extensive background in dance, including Argentine Tango, and is also recognized for choreography of theatre and television. Michelle has dedicated her life to teaching and dancing tango with her husband and partner Murat. Together they travel to teach and perform at major festivals. Stay tuned for follow up details in upcoming emails. I look forward to seeing you all again when I return at our Friday 29 milonga. Cheers, Maida & David |
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Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt's Workshop / Events Schedule |
 FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY / GALA MILONGA WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR NEY & JENNIFER'S INSPIRING PERFORMANCE. A SPLENDID WAY TO START OFF THEIR VISIT. THE COMME IL FAUT SHOES WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY. (MILONGA DETAILS ON THE EVENTS PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE) N.B. There will be a 1/2 hr break between each workshop to sign in for the next workshop and some time to practice before the next workshop begins. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start of your designated workshop to sign in. The primary aim of each workshop is to perfect your technique in all aspects of your dancing. SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY / WORKSHOPS MUSICALITY (doble double time, media 1/2 time, contra tiempo contra timing, pausing) 12:30 - 2:00 PM OPEN LEVEL Ney & Jennifer start their workshops with musicality and build from there. int/adv dancers can have the opportunity to explore different interpretations of the music in their dancing. Pre/int dancers will learn to have a better understanding of the significance of the music in their dancing. PERFECT TURNS 2:30 - 4:00 PM OPEN LEVEL How to turn beautifully as one and the technique necessary to accomplish this. Basic turns for pre/int. More intricate turns for the int/adv dancer. LEAD/FOLLOW/EMBELLISHMENTS 4:30 - 6:00 PM INT/ADV Followers technique & embellishments with Jennifer . Leaders technique with Ney. SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY / WORKSHOPS VALS 12:30 - 2:30 PM INT/ADV This workshop will incorporate volcadas, colgadas, boleos, turns! turns! and more turns etc. MILONGA TRAS PIE 3:00 - 4:30 PM INT/ADV Please note this workshop is only for those who are proficient in milonga & it's timing who have been dancing milonga for a minimum of 2 years. POPULAR COMBINATIONS FROM THE MILONGAS IN BA. 5:00 - 6:30 PM INT/ADV New and exciting moves to intergrate into your repertoire. TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY / WORKSHOP MILONGA 7:00 - 8:30 PM PRE-INTER / INTERMEDIATE Timing and basics of milonga . This workshop is for those who have not had the time yet to work on their milonga . Along with timing and technique you will also learn basic moves to dance at the milongas. Class size limited to 10 DANCERS ONLY. WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY / WORKSHOP GUIDED PRACTICA/WORKSHOP 7:30 - 9:00 PM INT/ADV Teachers, teachers assistants & advanced students are invited to come practice and have help in aspects of your dancing that each of you are working to improve. You will have individualized help in areas of your choice. Class size is limited to 10 COUPLES ONLY! so Ney and Jennifer will have ample time to work with all the dancers. Then down to Cafe Limon for more dancing. PRIVATE TUITION BY APPOINTMENT SAT 24 & SUN 25 10:00 - 11:00 AM MON 11:00 - 1:00 PM 2:00 - 7:00 PM TUE 11:00 - 1:00 PM 2:00 - 6:00 PM WED 11:00 - 1:00 PM 2:00 - 5:00 PM COST: $40 SINGLE WORKSHOP $100 3 WORKSHOPS $45 GUIDED PRACTICA WORKSHOP $150 1HR PRIVATE TUITION (For Ney & Jennifer together) PAYMENT: CASH, CHECK (PAY TO CASH), CREDIT CARDS ( VISA MASTERCARD ) 5% SURCHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD. VENUE: WORKSHOPS FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY (EXCEPT BASIC MILONGA & PRIVATE TUITION) St. Philips 92 St. Heliers Bay Road St. Heliers ST. HELIERS IS A BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE AREA , WITH CAFES WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY LUNCH BEFORE THE WORKSHOPS AND DINNER AFTER THE WORKSHOPS ALL FACING THE SEA. YOU CAN ALSO TAKE A LOVELY WALK ON THE PROMENADE OR GO FOR A SWIM. VENUE: WEDNESDAY PRACTICA/WORKSHOP Tamaki Ex Servicemen's Hall, corner of Turua & Polygon Road, St. Heliers. VENUE: BASIC MILONGA & PRIVATE TUITION 42 Silverton Ave, Waiotaiki Bay. ADDITIONAL MILONGAS DURING NEY & JENNIFER'S STAY MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY: BISTRO THEATER 65 DAVIS CRESCENT NEWMARKET 8:30 - 11 PM WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY: LIMON CAFE SHOP 6, SHED 23 PRINCESS WHARF/VIADUCT AUCKLAND 9:00 - MIDNIGHT N.B. PRE/INT MEANS THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED THE BASICS OF TANGO AND ARE READY TO MOVE ON. |
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Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt in New Zealand |
A Very special Milonga Friday 23 Febuary After Ney's teaching visit to Sydney 2005, he has been invited to return by popular demand. This year he'll be accompanied by Jennifer Bratt. They have been traveling throughout the US and Buenos Aires, teaching and performing. They also have regular classes and a practica in New York City. I know them personally and I am very excited about hosting them here in New Zealand. They will be teaching and performing in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, before arriving here on Friday 23, February. They will be performing that Friday evening at our milonga. Their milonguero close embrace style of tango is innovative, and dynamic. Jennifer's embellishments and style are impressive and inspiring. I couldn't take my eyes off her footwork. Those of you who feel that the dance floors are not big enough, I suggest you watch their video, title: Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt,"La Bruja" on www.youtube.com/tangotelevision . They show how one can dance on a small crowded floor and do it beautifully. Also Jennifer has a sequence of embellishment videos on YouTube, which demonstrate the beauty of her footwork. Go to youtube.com to see her videos brought to you by Bewitching Black Lotus. Ladies get ready, she will also bring COMME IL FAUT shoes for you, direct from Buenos Aires. We will set aside a time just for shoe shopping. TESTIMONIAL FROM SYDNEY “I only got to the last workshop by Ney Melo due to illness however I am SO GLAD I got to have the experience of learning from him. Ney gave me new insights into basic principles of Tango dancing using visual descriptions that made so much sense it was SO EASY to grasp what he was teaching me. The highlights from this experience were however way surpassed by the experience of dancing with him. He insisted I attend the milonga following the lesson so he could give me an experience of tango that would ensure I would fall in love with Tango dancing. I replied I’d already fallen in love with Tango dancing. We danced a waltz tango. He shifted my arm (as he’d done in the class) to make the connection and then we just stepped . . . . randomly, musically but ever so lightly - it was as if are feet were not touching the floor. The only way I can describe the experience was to use an analogy with the most luxury car available on the market. If that is a Rolls Royce then that was what it was like.” Cecily Michaels. NEY MELO & JENNIFER BRATT Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social tango which is rooted in the traditions of the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza in Buenos Aires. Their dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, subtle steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace. Their passion and respect for tango, its culture, and its music is clearly evidenced in their emotional dancing, as well as in their teaching. Jennifer Bratt is regarded by many as the best female tango dancer in the US. Her sharp embellishments and articulate feet are often compared to those of the renowned Geraldine Rojas. Jennifer is the author of the popular, "ASK MALEVA", Tango Advice Column, the photographer of Close-Embrace.com, and the owner of Maleva Shoes which has been bringing the best hard-to-get Argentine tango shoes to ladies around the world for over 3 years. Click here for Jennifer's website: www.close-embrace.com Ney Melo has studied tango with masters of the Villa Urquiza and nuevo styles of tango; Jorge Dispari y La Turca, Chicho Frumboli and Julio Balmaceda & Corina de La Rosa and Javier Rodriguez. He teaches a very popular Argentine tango course at New York University, has performed tango on Broadway's Town Hall Theatre stage, and alongside the "Color Tango" Orchestra from Buenos Aires. Ney and Jennifer have recently taught and performed in Romania, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia as well as extensively all over North America. Together they organize 2 annual tours to Buenos Aires for dancers (where they live for 4 months of the year). They will be here for 6 days from 23 Feb to 28 Feb. Workshops and private tuition details will be announced later. |
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New Zealand Tango Festival 2007 |
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New Zealand Tango Festival 2007 New Zealands annual tango festival will soon be upon us once again, due to run from the 3rd of May through to the 6th. We will keep you up to date with more details to follow. The Aerolineas Argentinas New Zealand Tango Festival 2007 May 3rd through May 6th, 2007 Wellington City, New Zealand. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre 11 Hutchinson Road, Newton, Wellington, New Zealand. More details to be announced. |
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Tango on the Town Square |
Tango on the Town Square
When: 6pm each Wednesday. 18th October to 13th December. (Except Nov 29th). Where: Beresford Square, Newton. link to parking map All welcome - No partner required. Eight FREE Tango lessons on Beresford Square with renowned dancer and choregrapher of Tango Argentino, Maida Zanaboni. Accompanied by her husband, dancer David Doleman, Maida will teach aspiring dancers the steps that took her all the way to New York and Argentina. K Road Business Association Info at www.kroad.com Ph 3775086 business@kroad.com Thanks to Auckland City Creative Communities |
