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Oscar was born in Parque Patricios, a well-known tango barrio in Buenos Aires. His parents were avid tango dancers, and, in the 1950's and '60's, they organized three different milongas per week, which regularly drew in 400-500 dancers. Oscar was very much influenced by his father, both by osmosis and discussion. He absorbed the code (codigo) of the milongueros, and when he eventually decided to take up the dance seriously, he already had a background and base that was the envy of many.
Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and his teaching. He is very milonguero, and is many respected by the old guard in the milongas of BA. He is also extremely popular with his students, who are impressed by his teaching style. He teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in improvisation always interpreting the music and respecting the character of the different orchestras. He is especially interested in the dynamics and cadencia of the dance. Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded milongas.
Ana Miguel started her Argentine Tango training in the dance school of Moron Jose Neglia. She started teaching with the famous Argentine tango instructor and performer, Pocho Pizarro. From 2005 to 2008, Ana Miguel performed in the Show “Bacanazo” which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Cardel from 2006 to 2010 in BA. Moreover, Ana Miguel has taught tango at various tango festivals and was also a tango teacher at ACETA (Academia de Estilos de Tango Argentino – Academy of Argentine Tango Styles) from 2006 to 2010.
For more information on Oscar and Ana Miguel, you can view some videos of their exhibitions and classes at http://www.youtube.com/user/twototango2 .

 

MARCH 30, 31ST 2012

Program for the Workshops

FRIDAY MARCH 30: Pre-Milonga Class + Performance

(followed by our LIVE MUSIC MILONGA with REDWOOD TANGO ENSEMBLE (Full Quintet)

Subject: Absolute Analysis of the Systems
Possibilities of instantaneous improvisation. Discover how much you can do with this exploration.

Fees: $20 for Class + Live Music Milonga

$15 Class only ; $15 Milonga only

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SATURDAY MARCH 31st: 3 Workshops

- 12:00 - 1:30 PM: Unorthodox Crosses:
Discover how the crosses work and use them as elements of decoration. Transform a cross into a magnificent figure.

- 2:00 - 3:30 PM: Displacement of the body in rotation:This refers to the importance of thinking ah;ead to where ones body will be in the next moment.This is a very important concept, as it affects both the control and creativity of the dancer. It is also crucial for navigating effectively in the crowded milongas of Buenos Aires.

- 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Milonga is Fun, Really!
And not all that hard. We will study the long and short of it and add simple variations that only look complicated.

 

Fees: $25 per session

Discount: 2 Workshops: $45 ; 3 workshops: $65

All events including the Pre-Milonga class + Live Music Milonga: $75

 

Address of our studio: 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305, Oakland, CA 94601

 

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