Tribute to Tango

VI Annual
"Tribute to the
Tango Dancer
2012"

Tribute to Tango

All Tango instructors from the DC metropolitan area and their students are invited to participate on the VI Annual “Tribute to the Tango Dancer” with some inspirational performances and great Tango parties. The goal of the tribute is to inspire new dancers to participate in our great Argentine Tango Community and also to promote local Tango instructors and other Tango Events.

Benefit for Students:
1-Students will learn a lot in preparing for their showcase number.
2-Students will feed the need of one to express a tango, with no limitations of moves, space and at their favorite music.
3- A Tango performance gives a great sense of accomplishment.
4- Performing students are really inspiring and motivate others to dance tango.
5- Showcase open the opportunity to students to be recognized by the tango community, friends and family.
6- Students have a lot of FUN!

All participating students will receive Certificate of Participation. And a you tube link of their performance to show to other friends and family.

How to participate:
1-Save the date: January 28, 2012. Make a plan with your partner (Pro or Am). Start practicing. Fill out the Showcase Form below. Add your check and send to Forever Dancing. Receive your tickets and decide who to invite to see your show. Attend also the workshops and make the Tribute to Tango, your special weekend of Tango. Come back on the following day, January 29, 2012 to learn more and enjoy two Workshops with Special Guest Jorge Torres.

Amazing Value!
$62
Includes:
- Tickets to the Formal Milonga (Saturday). For Student and participating Instructor.
(Students will be performing on Saturday Formal Milonga)
- One Showcase enrolment Fee
- Free Souvenir Program of the Show.
- Certificate of participation.
- Students and amateurs performances will be recorded and displayed on you tube, so you can easily access and show your friends and family.
If you have a formation team please send an email to consult prices for team participation.

Benefit for instructors
1- The biggest benefit for a instructor is with no doubt, the opportunity to bond with their students and teach them in a motivated state of mind. Instructors will find their students focused and excited about learning for a performance.

2- Instructors will find this event a great way to promote their services. The instructors contact information will be in the program of the event and a brief Tango Biography/Experience will be also available on the web page of the event.

All participants, except participating professionals, will need a ticket to access the ballroom during workshops, show and party. No exceptions.

There are four ways for Argentine Tango Instructors to participate:

  1. Transform your students into a  Tango Star. Enroll them to perform on the VI Annual
    “Tribute to the Tango Dancer ”showcase
    Each instructor can have a maximum of 5 students/dances. Music should be no longer that 3 minutes and presented to the DJ already edited (if necessary) no later than 8:30 PM. The tribute has limited number of presentations for the show, the presentations will be taken in order of enrollments until the show is completely full. The enrollment is done by the student. The Enrollment for the Pro/Am and Amateurs showcase is done by submitting the Showcase entry form below with an enrollment fee of $50, which includes the ticket for the student performing to the Show/Milonga. Showcase entry form and enrollment fee are to be sent together to Forever Dancing LLC, 5818-B Seminary Rd., Falls Church, VA 22041. After receiving form and fee. Instructor will receive a confirmation email with instructions.
  2. Teaching a Workshop: Any local participating instructor will have the opportunity to teach workshops and receive a payment. In order to enroll for teaching a workshop the instructor must have one student performing per workshop request or to be an event promoter. The request below should be sent by mail or e-mail after or with student enrollment. After request approval, instructor name, class description and short bio will go to the web page of the event. All teaching instructors, contact phone and email will be available on the event program.
  3. Performing with Professional Partner. It will be an honor to have you perform. The Tribute prize and promote all participating instructors.. So please let us know, ASAP about your participation so we can serve you better.
  4. Simply Come In and Dance
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    INSTRUCTORS TEACHING REQUEST

    Here are the workshops times and levels. All instructors teaching instructors will receive a share of the workshops income or a minimum fee if the numbers are low.
    If you are interested in teaching on the event. Please send a request to Fabio@ForeverDancing.com. Simply copy and paste the form below to an e-mail.
    Fill out the form and send it to us. We will follow up with you shortly with more information..


    January 28 - Saturday Schedule
    Variety and Quality

    Jorge Torres, Ernest Willians and Fabio Bonini are also available for privates
    throughout the day. Few spaces available. Book in advance.
 

Ballroom A

Ballroom B


2:00PM
to
3:00PM

Beginner
Argentine Tango 101
Fabio Bonini


Intermediate and up

Enticing Ganchos
and Voleos
Ernest Williams


3:00PM
to
4:00PM


Beginner and up

Best Ways to
Navigatethe floor
Tino Bastidas &
Susan Reynolds

Intermediate and up
Side Colgada with Reverse Volcada
Ernest Williams

4:00PM
to
5:00PM

All Levels
Milonga easier than Tango
Jorge Torres


5:00PM
to
6:00PM

Beginner and up
"Suave" Leg Wrap
Sequence y Pernadas
(Nuevo)
Fabio Bonini

Intermediate and up
Tango
Waltz with a smile
Jorge Torres
Short Break

6:15PM
to
7:15PM


Beginner and up

Canyengue

Ernest Williams


Advanced

Twisted Enrosques
Jorge Torres

7:15PM
to
8:15PM

Beginner and up
Sacadas in Milonguero Style
Ernest Williams


Intermediate and up

Embelishing in movement
Tino Bastidas &
Susan Reynolds


8:15PM
to
9:15PM
Musicality Seminar -All levels
with Emmanuel Trifilio and Jorge Torres


9:30PM
to 1:30AM

Formal Milonga
(2 ballrooms)
Students Showcase, Live Music
Professional Demo

January 29 - Sunday Schedule
Premium Technique Workshops
with Jorge Torres

Jorge Torres is also available for privates. Spaces are limited.
Book in advance at Jennifer@Foreverdancing.com.

 

Ballroom A


2:30PM
to
4:00PM

All Levels
Argentine Tango Technique
Balance and Control

Jorge Torres


4:00PM
to
5:30PM

Intermediate and Up
Mastering Circular Movements
Jorge Torres


INSTRUCTOR ENTRY FORM
STUDIO REPRESENTING:
_________________________
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: _________________________
PHONE:_________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________

REGULAR TANGO CLASSES LOCATION:
_____________________________
____________________
NAME OF PERFORMING STUDENT:
_______________________________
__________________
I would like to participate on the Tribute to the Tango Dancer teaching the following workshop.

Workshop time and levels (as above)
________________________________________________
I intend to teach the following elements:
________________________________________________
Please add a short biography paragraph:
________________________________________________

SHOWCASE ENTRY FORM (Please send this info with the check)

STUDIO REPRESENTING:________________________

1-NAME OF STUDENT: __________________________

CATEGORY(type of Tango):_________________________
TITLE OF SHOWCASE:____________________________
INSTRUCTOR:___________________________________

2-NAME OF STUDENT: __________________________

CATEGORY(type of Tango):_________________________
TITLE OF SHOWCASE:____________________________
INSTRUCTOR:___________________________________

3-NAME OF STUDENT: __________________________

CATEGORY(type of Tango):_________________________
TITLE OF SHOWCASE:____________________________
INSTRUCTOR:___________________________________

4-NAME OF STUDENT: __________________________

CATEGORY(type of Tango):__________________________
TITLE OF SHOWCASE:____________________________
INSTRUCTOR:____________________________________

TOTAL NUMBER OF SHOWCASES:____ x $62 = $_______

Please print this form and send with a check to Forever Dancing before January 20th, 2012 or until Tribute Show completion. We have 25 presentations only, you can check online for the spots remaining.
MAKE CHECKS OR CASHIER’S CHECK PAYABLE TO:

FOREVER DANCING L.L.C.
MAIL TO:
5818-B Seminary Rd.
Falls Church, VA
. 22041

(Tickets can be picked up at Will Call at the Studio on the day of the event and the form
will be posted online. No refunds)

If you prefer we can take payments online, just let us know and we will send you instructions.
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Tribute to the Tango Dancer Prices:

Amateur Tango Groups please contact organizer to find out the best way to accommodate your needs. Milonga organizers: we will be looking forward to do cross promotion. Please contact us for further details.

Supporters, Sponsors or simply advertisers please contact us.

Program advertisement: 1/4 page $50, $100 half page, $200 full page.

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