eSO eS Tango

2011-07-03T23:49:00.000-07:00

Finally landed back in OZ after several fantastic weeks of touring with Anibal, teaching workshops, performing, making new tango friends and experiencing new cities! Phew.....

Workshops in Sydney were very well attended by students who have enjoyed the workshops over the last few years and many new faces. This is the 3rd year with Anibal in Sydney. We had a very full 10 days with 8 workshops and performances at Patio de Tango, Tango Synergy and Tango Spirit. Big thanks to Mr Paul Warren for his indispensable assistance.

Our second visit to Melbourne was hosted by the very lovely Renee and Boris and we enjoyed the warm Melbourne hospitality including the not to be missed couch party and cook off at Zamans house and gnocchi night at Renee and Boris' place. We were delighted to perform at the beautiful La Mission milonga in Prahran.

Anibal and Hosanna workshops JUNE

2011-05-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Don't Miss out on Anibal Montenegro's 3rd visit to Australia. Anibal is popular and approachable teacher who has toured extensively in Asia and Europe as well as teaching at prestigious tango schools in Buenos Aires.

This years tour includes Canberra June 4-5, Melbourne June 18-19 and NZ Tango Festival June 24-27

Workshops in Sydney will have a strong focus on musicality and developing social dancing skills. The main attention is given to music, embrace, communication within the couple, and solid technical explanations. A comprehensive exploration to improve all aspects of your social dance skills and incorporate your own movement vocabulary with greater understanding

Each of the workshops will encompass a useful movements, voleo, sacada, gancho, volcada, colgada, barridas, enrosque, etc.... but always paying attention to the space and directions. Keep this weekend free!

SATURDAY JUNE 11
11:00-12:30 - MUSICALITY I
We shall discuss the idea of musical pulses and how to express them differently while dancing. The accent, strong beats, compass, syncopation. How to create a dance with different rhythmical structures with special attention to Synopation

1:00 2:30 - CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS
How to create space and dynamics using circular movements and spiral exchanges within the embrace. We will explore techniques of the pívot, giros and front sacadas.

3:30-5:00 - MILONGA
Rhythm and its practical expressions in dancing

SUNDAY JUNE 12
11:00-12:30 MUSICALITY II
The concept of musical phrase, How to dance with what each different orchestra is suggesting. The usage of pauses, syncopations and weak beats to make our dance more dynamic. Techniques and exercises.

1:00-2:30 DEEP BASIC
Technique and development of basics for advanced dancers. Connection in the embrace, walking, intention and its execution, equilibrium. Going deep into the complexity of leading and following roles, changing of roles.

3:30-5:00 PLAYING WITH AXIS
How to use the elements, called “new” on the dance floor (elements with shared axes and out of the axes elements). Limitations, possibilities and new horizons.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY JUNE 15,16

7:00-8:30 TURNS

TURNS with special focus on technique and musicality in the Giro and how to incorporate other techniques like sacadas, shared axis, barridas etc while maintaining the dynamic.

Individual wkshp $40
3 or more wkshp $35
Weekend package $200
Complete package $240
All workshops held at Redfern Town Hall

2011-03-23T23:02:00.000-07:00

Hola friends,

I have been recently running workshops with Damian Thompson in various cities in Australia and we have developed some excellent material to share with you. As i will be leaving town shortly we are presenting a condensed series of workshop length classes designed to build upon fundamental elements you already know to take your dance to the next level. If you are an intermediate dancer with 1-2 years experience or a more advanced dancer and want to develop your understanding of options for improvisation then this is for you.

Cross System Magic – Understanding cross and parallel system. Methodology to change systems using different techniques.

Sanguchito(sandwich) options – changing the direction of the Sanguchito

Giro's to Parada's – understanding giro technique and interupting the giro

The Ultimate Rebote y Changes of direction – Using rebotes to create a seamless change of direction

to register contact Hosanna info@esoestango.com

2011-01-21T00:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2011! It promises to be an exciting year of tango. I am already cooking up some treats for later in the year. First things first...

For 3 weeks only I will be running the popular Womens Technique classes. If you are looking to improve your dancing with a better understanding of posture movement and musicality then this is the course for you. We will explore dynamics of walking and spiral movements in relation to the ocho and giro including many useful exercises to practice at home. Suitable for all levels.

Classes run TUESDAYS JAN 25-FEB 8

From MARCH 4-6 i will be returning to the lovely Port Macquarie Tango community to give workshops with Damian Thompson and lend support to the burgeoning tango scene there. Regular milongas have started fortnightly I believe with a special flood relief Milonga planned for FEB 5. If you are in the area and would like more info email contact Wendy tango.wendy@gmail.com

I will be making my first tango trip to Darwin from MARCH 10-21 and am excited to visit this city for the first time ever!

Stay tuned for more info on workshops with ANIBAL MONTENEGRO coming up around May and June before we head off to teach at the NZ Tango Festival. This may be Anibal's last visit to Australia for a while so put some time aside to pick up some pointers from this approachable and popular teacher.

November news

2010-10-27T01:24:00.000-07:00

Exciting news for November, after many months of searching I have finally found the perfect venue for classes. And...after many enquiries I have decided to end the year with something special for the ladies!

A series of classes structured toward improving your technique and learning the basics of leading. We will explore how posture, control of weight shifts, spiral movements and musicality create a fluid and natural dance as a follower. Put these techniques into practice while learning the fundamentals of leading. This is a class for ladies only!

Also in November is my last weekend in Port Macquarie for the year and it will be a big one. I will be teaching with Damian Thompson and Julianne Martens. 3 teachers 6 workshops and a Milonga with performances. If you are in the area or feel like a weekend up north, keep NOVEMBER 20-21st free.

NEWS

2010-08-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Federico is heading off to Buenos Aires for 3 months so from AUGUST 30-OCTOBER 4 I will be looking after Monday night classes and Milonga with Sonny. We will be at the new venue Hotel Clarendon 156 Devonshire st.

Coming up in SEPTEMBER...
For the last 3 years I have been excited to participate in The Latin American Film Festival by performing at their fundraising events and Festival Opening nights.

'SLAFF is a fantastic organisation dedicated to promoting South American films and culture in Sydney, it is a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer-run festival, with all proceeds going towards grassroots community development projects in Latin America'...fantastic!!

This year tango dancers form the Sydney community have been invites to present a mini demo Milonga before the film on the opening night of the Festival at Dendy in Circular Quay. Alvaro and I will also be doing a performance. Its a great way to share a taste of this part of Argentine culture with people of Sydney who have not yet discovered the joys of Tango.If you would like to participate pls contact me via email info@esoestango.com

Hosanna and Alvaro performing at SLAFF Opening Night 2009

JULY

2010-06-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

I'm back in Sydney after a fantastic weekend teaching workshops with Anibal in Melbourne! Thanks to Ursula from 'Dance the World' and Kylie for hosting us.....and special high five to all the lovely tango people of Melbourne who gave us such a warm welcome. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Coming up in JULY....

I will be looking after the city based Dance Tango classes while Federico and Viola are in Europe. The fabulous Sonny Huy will be joining me for the advanced class on Monday night so don't miss it! The Milongas on Monday and Wednesday will be as usual.

Mondays

7pm Beginners

8pm Intermediate/advanced

9pm Milonga

Wednesdays

7pm Beginners

8pm Intermediate

9pm Milonga

The weekend of JULY 3RD I will be making my first trip to give workshops and private lessons in PORT MACQUARIE and look forward to meeting the North Coast Tangueros. Contact me for more info if you are in the area.

Wrapping up

2010-05-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who participated in the workshops with Anibal and made it such an enjoyable experience. We have alot of ideas and techniques to work with so now is the time to practice practice practice. Also thank you to the organisations and schools who supported Anibals visit and welcomed us to perform at their Milongas....Tango Entre Amigos, Tango Spirit, Patio de Tango, Tango Encanto, DanceTango and Tango Synergy. I'm looking forward to next year!! I'm also delighted to be working with Anibal in Melbourne so if you are a southerner I'll see you there.

If you happen to be outside Sydney you can catch Anibal in

Adelaide: 20 - 25th May
Brisbane / Byron Bay: 26th May -10th June
Melbourne: 11 - 16th June

The feedback I've received from the workshops is really fantastic and positive. A few Snippets...

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As well as his infectious smile and warmth, Anibal is a fantastic teacher and I learnt so much from him in one short week. He makes seemingly challenging options simple by breaking them down to basics, which you can then easily take onto the dancefloor without stress to leader or follower. I spent the week at his workshops in 2009, and again in 2010, and hope he comes back in 2011.

-Alistair, Sydney

I had a fantastic Sunday in Sydney. The 3 workshops with Anibal Montenegro were an eye opener. This guy is the best visiting teacher I have ever studied with and I was able to incorporate all he taught, and more importantly understood the dynamics of the concepts he taught.

- John, Canberra

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Tango Intensive students-out of AXIS!!

Anibal Montenegro - Workshops May 2010

2010-04-06T22:53:00.000-07:00

SCHEDULE

Saturday May 15

TIME	TOPIC
12:00-1:30	Barridas, paradas & planeos: leading with the intention (all levels)
2:00-3:30	Milonga (all levels)
4:30-6:00	Turns into sacadas: sacadas from turns or pivots(int/adv)

Sunday May 16

TIME	TOPIC
11:00-12:30	Change of direction: using the 3 options, back, front and side(all levels)
1:00-2:30	Sacadas or ganchos: possibilities using changes of direction (int/adv)
3:30-5:00	Ganchos to Voleos(int/adv)

Intensive Wed and Thurs May 12,13,19,20

7:00-8:30pm

The intensive will cover topics including the fundamentals of leading and following, advanced musicality, and a concentration on working off axis and with shared axis.

PRICING

1 x workshop $40

4+ wkshops $35

weekend package $180

Intensive $140

complete package $270

Synergy members

$5 off casual wkshp

10% off packages

TO BOOK PLS SEND EMAIL TO info@esoestango.com

Anibal Montenegro, who many of you met last year is returning for an Australia wide tour in May and June of this year. You can catch him in Sydney from May 7-20. Anibal has worked with prestigious dance schools in Buenos Aires such as: Estudio La Esquina, Escuela Argentina de Tango, Tango Brujo as well as Tango Seminars conducted by Luciana Valle. For the last 3 years he has toured in Asia. He has a strong grounding in traditional tango which he combines with nuevo elements.

Due to popular demand we will be running the Tango Intensive again this year. It provides an opportunity to learn in a real workshop environment with a limited number of participants. This format will allow students to work as an ensemble, consistantly with the teacher, and give Anibal the opportunity to become familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the group. The Intensive is only open to intermediate/advanced dancers and there will be an emphasis
on improving posture, musicality and quality of movement.

Remember the Intensive can only be booked as a couple and places are strictly limited so start looking for a partner now. The intensive will take place on Tues 11 & 18 Wed 12 & 19th of May.

New Six week course Starts Jan 30

2010-01-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

Discover everything you need to know about turns in a new 6 week course with Federico and Hosanna. Learn simple walking turns right through to giros and cadenas. As always there will be a strong focus on technique, using the spiral, posture and musicality to enhance your dancing. In this session we will also be demonstrating options for enrosques for the leaders.This course is suitable for int/adv dancers.

For bookings and info pls contact Hosanna 0412 153 283

Saturday workshops starting Oct 17

2009-09-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

EXPLORING CROSS SYSTEM

Ever feel like you're on the wrong foot? Chances are you are in cross system. Find out how to use it your advantage in a 4 week workshop course with Federico and Hosanna. We will explore possibilities of changing systems, changes of direction and rebounds, and how to use these ideas to enhance your improvisation skills. As always we will focus on technique, musicality and posture for both leaders and followers.

Saturdays Oct 17-Nov 7
11:00am-12:30pm

Hotel William
William st. East Sydney

$90 4 week course

$25 casual attendance

These workshops are suitable for intermediate to advanced dancers. If you are not sure feel free to contact us.It is preferable to book with a partner and bookings are essential as places will be limited

To register contact Hosanna 0412 153 283 hosi@billandgeorge.org

2009-08-04T01:39:00.001-07:00

AUGUST

Pls note there are currently no beginners classes being held on Tuesdays. New course starts SEPTEMBER 8th. Meanwhile if you are up north I will be teaching in Byron Bay on August 23rd at 1pm, before Jan's Practica at the beach Hotel.

If you are interested in private or small group lessons I now have a studio available on Saturdays in Bondi. (weekdays/nights in Redfern)

Check out the Sydney Latin American Film Festival Fundraiser(what a mouthful) on August 15th. Federico and I will be performing there, and at the Festival opening on Sept 2nd.

Where: Eastside Arts, 395 Oxford St, Paddington
When: Doors open 7pm
Tickets: $12/$10 available at moshtix and on the door
www.sydneylatinofilmfestival.org

June 30-July 5

2009-04-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

Secret Tango Business with Lucia Mazer

A unique opportunity to delve into the fundamental techniques of tango with world renowned teacher and dancer Lucia Mazer. The program is designed to highlight the elements and movements unique to each role in tango through a series of leader/follower only workshops. Then consolidate these newly honed skills in the following mixed sessions which focus on particular topic areas, emphasizing improvisation, connection, posture, and natural movement.

Click to enlarge schedule

Early Bird Discounts until May 22nd 10% off all package bookings

Discounts for Synergy members 10% off package bookings $5 off individual workshops

Registration is essential to ensure even numbers. Bookings for the Tango Intensive must be made as a couple.

To register contact

Hosanna hosi@billandgeorge.org

Paul Warren film@pauljwarren.com

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2009-04-16T23:13:00.000-07:00

Anibal

2009-02-09T20:15:00.000-08:00

Anibal has worked with prestigious dance schools in Buenas Aires such as: Estudio La Esquina, Escuela Argentina de Tango, Tango Brujo as well as Tango Seminars conducted by Luciana Valle. For the last 3 years he has toured in Asia. He has a strong grounding in traditional tango which he combines with nuevo elements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zIbpUGJRiM

For more information pls email hosi@billandgeorge.org

Womens Technique Classes

2009-01-13T20:10:00.000-08:00

Back by popular demand...Women's Technique classes with Hosanna. A six week course from structured from the floor up!
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Jan 20 till March 3(omitting Feb 17)
Cost $20

Discover how to connect with the floor and your axis, provide resistance, disassociate and pivot easily with a strong core and good posture. Sounds like a lot, but the concept is through exercising these elements we can discover a natural and relaxed method of dancing. The class is stuctured to include a stretching warm-up followed by exercises which demonstrate the topic area and can be practiced in your own time. However, having said that, most of us have busy lives and don't always get around to the solo tango time so there is a focus on repetition and finessing the movements during the lesson. Lets call it a drill class.

What is the benefit of a womens only class? Aside from being comfortable to show up in trackies and socks :) We can spend time exploring details, finding an ease, smoothing the edges without the stimulous of the lead and another person. By introducing your body to the movements of tango, which are not necessarily those we perform everyday, they become familiar to us. The realtime dance experience can be a little nerve racking..its easy to forget which is way is up so it is helpful to have a library of well known responses. Taking these techniques into your dancing is definately the biggest challenge and the most rewarding when you find your experience with a partner more connected.

2009-01-01T18:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! 2009 is finally here and to celebrate I'm enjoying a few weeks away from Sydney..but probably not tango ;) Practica Bill&George returns on January 15th..stay tuned for details of other class times and events. Look forward to seeing you all soon

Get festive at El Local xmas party!

2008-12-10T00:21:00.000-08:00

Beginners tango classes

2008-10-14T02:57:00.000-07:00

Classes that start right at the beginning. We will introduce you to the embrace, and the foundation of tango...walking! discover the connection and and feeling of moving together that makes tango such a unique dance experience.

No partner required but if you have one bring them. Casual attendance is welcome.

Milonga El Local in Spring

2008-09-13T04:23:00.001-07:00

Milonga El Local returns to welcome spring with dancing late into the nite! Dress code is FLORAL...All your favourite music from the old to the new and midnite treats.

Guest teacher Jaqueline Simpson.

Milonga El Local

2008-08-10T00:10:00.000-07:00

El Local milonga hits a warehouse near you next Friday 15th August! Great atmosphere, all your favourite music, unique venue, dancing until 2AM! Warm beverages and tasty snacks will be available at the bar opening 11pm. Guest teachers will be Jairo and Amy.

Womens Technique Classes

2008-08-10T00:09:00.000-07:00

* NEW - Women's Technique DRILL Classes !!

Hosanna & Jennifer will be holding women's technique classes over 6 weeks at studio 'Bill and George'. Pure technique is never enough. Often our bodies can't do things correctly due to past injury or lack of strength and flexibility. These classes will include stretching & toning to improve body control and balance.PLUS a great opportunity to learn AND PRACTICE techniques for walking,ochos, crossing, giros, boleos, adornments from 2 of Sydney's top female tango dancers. Learn to add your own personality and musicality to the dance. Understand techniques from different styles and when to use them.