Gatewaytango and Center of Creative Arts (COCA)
present
ROBIN THOMAS & MARIKA LANDRY
St Louis MO, Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2008
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Featuring:
4 days of classes in historic St Louis,
Milongas on Friday, Saturday with guest djs,
Special followers class on Thursday evening (Jan 31),
Gender-balanced classes on Saturday & Sunday.
ABOUT ROBIN:
A well-known, respected and much loved dancer and DJ, Robin's enthusiasm for Argentine tango can be seen most clearly in his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes that it is very important for students to dance simply and musically from the very beginning. Building that strong base of connection and musicality early, Robin believes, will allow even very new beginners to feel comfortable and confident on a crowded dance floor and will also lead to a more comprehensive and fluid understanding of more complicated techniques later on. Robin's teaching style reflects this philosophy, and his students appreciate the humorous but still down-to-earth way he presents the material.
ABOUT MARIKA:
Recognized for her precision, fluidity and interpretive range, Marika is often sought to teach technique for women. In class she shares techniques to help one achieve relaxed postural balance and to develop controlled articulation and correct placement of the body and feet for directional accuracy as well as attractive lines, poetic ornamentation and ease in complexity and rhythm. She is also concerned with heightening ones sensitivity to connection and the subtle transference of cues between partners. With a strong belief that through tango a woman can express her femininity, Marika inspires sensuality and elegance.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
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Thursday, Jan 31 (with Marika). Paul Schierbecker's apartment, 6415 Alamo Ave, Apt 2E, Clayton, MO 63105 (tel 314-719-9601):
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7.00-8.25pm: Find yourself, step by step (for leaders & followers).
8.35-10.00pm: Clean-up your technique (for followers)
Friday, Feb 1 (with Marika & Robin). Floored Studio, 3190 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118:
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8.30-10.00pm: All levels class on milonga - everyone welcome ($15 at the door, milonga included). Followed by milonga until 1am ($5 milonga only).
Saturday, Feb 2 (with Marika & Robin). COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130:
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1.30-3.00pm: Changes of direction
3.00-4.30pm: Milonga II
4.30-5.30pm: Free practica
8.00-9.00pm: All levels class on tango fundamentals - everyone welcome ($15 at the door, milonga included). Followed by milonga until 1am ($8 milonga only, $15 couples).
Sunday, Feb 3 (with Marika & Robin). COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130:
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2.00-3.30pm: Slingshot sacadas (flexible embrace)
3.30-5.00pm: “More difficult stuff”
5.00-6.00pm: Turns and more turns ($15 extra charge - pay at the door)
Classes on Thursday and Friday are open to everyone. No partner needed.
For Saturday and Sunday afternoon classes, pre-registration required and number of participants limited to 18 couples.
You are encouraged to sign up with a partner. We can also help you find one. Robin and Marika will teach to the level of the participants.
MILONGA SCHEDULE:
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10pm-1am Friday, Feb 1 (Guest dj Linda Chen) at Floored Studio, 3190 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118 (performance at midnight). Cover $5. 9pm-1am Saturday, Feb 2 (Guest dj Robin Thomas) at Center of Creative Arts (COCA), 524 Trinity Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63130. Cover $8 or $15 couple.
CLASS COST:
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Thursday: $15 one class, $25 two classes ($12.50 for full-time students).
Friday: $15 (milonga included).
Saturday/Sunday afternoon: $25 per class or 4 for $80 ($40 for full-time students). Extra evening classes are $15 each and are to be paid at the door.
Berette Salazar (Tel: 314 961-1686) 461 Florence Ave., St Louis, MO 63119
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Email shaun_sellers@yahoo.co.uk or call
(314) 961-1686.
Accommodations for visitors available with local dancers. We are expecting a large number of people from out of state. Please contact shaun_sellers@yahoo.co.uk if you are able to host a visitor.
Robin Thomas & Marka Landry's visit to St Louis is sponsored by Gatewaytango in collaboration with the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). Part of the proceeds will support educational activities at COCA.
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