[Tango] Tango this week - Rafael Galante arrives! Black Dog, etc

[Lois Donnay]

Yes, we will have classes tonight and Thursday, and it will all be
about getting ready for Rafael!  So I'll finish up what we did with
the crosadas, and continue with some ways to make the crosada classy
beautiful and musical. !

Rafael will arrive late Friday evening so I don't know if he will be
interested in going to a milonga Friday.  But we will start at Old
Arizona at 12:00 on Saturday with fundamentals of tango. This is where
he will get a chance to meet the community and start to gauge our
expertise. The classes may adjust after that. I am thinking of adding
another musicality class sometime next week for those who have to miss
it.

Don't forget that the Black Dog milonga is Saturday night, the first
milonga where we will be able to dance with Rafael as well as see him
perform. We'll start at 7:30 with a lesson, then dance from 8 to
midnight. The Black Dog is staying open later for us because we expect
extra people. Nora will be there also, and I know many of you in this
community who came to Buenos Aires with me remember her. Several got
to stay at her Casa Tango house, so you won't want to miss the first
opportunity to see her while she's here.

Here is Saturday and Sunday's class lineup at Old Arizona. The Old
Arizona cafe and wine bar will be open.
*SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, OLD ARIZONA STUDIOS, 29th and Nicollet Ave South

   1. 12:00 to 1:30 Tango Fundamentals: What you should all know
   2. 1:45 to 3:15  Tango fundamentals #2
   3. 3:30 to 5:00   Musicality The focus will be on bringing true
musicality and style to your dancing. Both leaders and followers will
benefit from the introduction and review of key, fundamental
principles, whether you are new to tango or seeking to polish your
social dancing.

Saturday evening, April 18th: Rafael performs at the Black Dog
Milonga! 308 Prince Street, St. Paul, MN, 8 to 12:00 Cover for this
event is $7

*SUNDAY, APRIL 19th, OLD ARIZONA STUDIOS, 29th and Nicollet Ave S.

   1. 12:00  1:30 Tango Vals Vals...one of the most beautiful musical
experiences in tango!  In this class we will learn how to combine the
basic tango steps into the rhythm of the tango vals.  Focus will be on
interpreting the music, complementary posture, embraces and balance.
Basic knowledge and experience in tango is advisable.
   2. 1:45 - 3:15  Milonga!  Rafael will show you what it's all about!
   3. 3:30 to 5:00  Improvisation: Use the music and  your partner's
ideas to create on the dancefloor.


For more information and a schedule of the other 6 lessons Rafael will
teach while he is here, visit www.mndance.com/Rafael Galante.htm

Call me to schedule your private lessons!!


-- 
Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com