5 – 6 pm  OPEN HOUSE Welcome to WHI-Tango – Why We Tango at the Weller House Inn!  Vivien La Mothe  free

6 – 7 pm ALL LEVELS CLASS Argentine Tango Fundamentals $20

7 - 9 pm TANGO PRACTICA $10

Thursday  March 25

5 – 6 pm  BEGINNER’S CLASS Basics of Argentine Tango $20

6 – 7 pm ALL LEVELS Argentine Tango Fundamentals $20

7:30 – 10:30 TANGO MENDOCINO MILONGA [Caspar, 5 mi. S of the WHI] $5

Friday March 26

5 – 6 pm  BEGINNER’S CLASS Basics of Argentine Tango $20

6 – 7 pm ALL LEVELS Argentine Tango Fundamentals $20

Saturday March 27

noon – 1:30  WORKSHOP (beginners) ”Tango Walking” SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

2 – 3:30  WORKSHOP (all levels) SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

4 – 5:30 WORKSHOP (int/adv) SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

7:30 – 10:30  MILONGA with live music: Hombres de Tango Seth Asarnow bandoneon, Marcelo Puig guitar $15

Sunday March 28

10:30 am - noon WORKSHOP (beginners) ”Tango Walking” SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

12:30 – 2pmWORKSHOP (all levels) SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

3 - 4:30 WORKSHOP (int/adv) SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN $20

5-7 BOOKSIGNING BARBEQUE with author Maria Finn Hold Me Close and Tango Me Home Edmeades wines by Mendocino winemaker Van Williams, and grill meats by Roundman

7 – 8 pm TANGO TALK: History of Tango Orchestras SANTIAGO CROCE $10

Monday March 29  JORGE NEL SHOES arrive

5-6   MILONGA (Beginners) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

6-7   MILONGA (All Levels) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

7-10 V’CANTO’S TANGO SUPPER with JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $$

Tuesday March 30 

5-6   MILONGA (Beginners) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

6-7   MILONGA (All Levels) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

Wednesday March 31 

5-6   MILONGA (Beginners) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

6-7   MILONGA (All Levels) JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

Thursday April 1 

5:30 – 7:30 pm FOOLS’ RENDEZVOUS FEAST chef Kim Badenhop The Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant, 647 N. Main St. Fort Bragg CA 95437 $$$

7:30 – 10:30 TANGO MENDOCINO MILONGA [in Caspar, 5 mi. S of the WHI] $5

Friday April 2

5 – 6 pm  BEGINNER’S CLASS Basics of Argentine Tango $20

6 – 7 pm ALL LEVELS Argentine Tango Fundamentals $20

7:30 – 10:30pm LATE FOOLS’ ANNIVERSARY MILONGA

live music by Zapatos Crueles musical director Jim Shallenberger tenor guitar, Jerry Coe violin, John Heisch bass, Steven Freidland accordion,

                                                                         with singer AnaDiane Landelle $15   

Sat April 3 

10:30 - noon WORKSHOP (beginners) Milonga I JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

12:30 – 2  WORKSHOP (all levels) Milonga II JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

3 - 4 CLASS (int/adv) FELIPE MARTINEZ$20

4 – 7 TEA DANCE with live music by Zapatos Crueles $15

8 - 9 pm  CLASS (advanced) FELIPE MARTINEZ $20

9 pm – ??? ALL NIGHT MILONGA host FELIPE MARTINEZ with DJ MILA $15

Sunday April 4

10 - 11 am  TANGO TALK: Origins and Traditions of Tango Music multimedia presentation by Jerry Coe, introduction by Jim Shallenberger $10

noon – 1:30  WORKSHOP (all levels)  JORGE NEL & MILENA GIRALDO $20

2 – 3:30  WORKSHOP (advanced) FELIPE MARTINEZ $20

Nora Dinzelbacher & Ed Neale

CANCELLED

Detlef Engel & Melina Sedo

Friday

7 – 8 pm

CIRCULAR MOVEMENT for COMMUNICATION

For quality of movement, these basic principles enhance communication in the embrace and the relaxation of organic movements, that help us to communicate more clearly.  (Also good for dancers familiar with this concept who want to brush up on the techniques.  Highly recommended as preparation for our other workshops during the weekend.)

8 – 10 pm

PRACTICA  with  Refreshments

Saturday

10:30 – noon

TANGO– TECHNIQUE & BODYWORK (for both leaders and followers)

Working with relaxation and tension, finding axis, examining the walk, working on dissociation and relaxed pivoting.  All the techniques which allow you to stay relaxed while dancing. (No partner required.)

12:30 – 2 pm

ELEGANT VARIATIONS of the  CAMINAR

In this class, we‘ll develop elegant and sophisticated variations of the Caminar that play with the crossed system through subtle communication. We‘ll make these even more challenging by inserting decorations, which make each single movement so charming.

2:30 – 4 pm     MILONGA LISA

You don’t need complex steps to dance a good Milonga – a unique dynamic and your connection to the music is what makes this dance so special! We’ll explore rhythmical variations of the Milonga-walk and combine the elements for small and playful movements.

7:30 – 10:30pm

MILONGA

DJ Detlef;  9 pm  Melina & Detlef  performance

Sunday

10:30am – noon

RHYTHMIC and FLUID VARIATIONS of OCHOS

After some basic work to Ochos-technique, we‘ll combine the elements of rhythmic or fluid movements appropriate to different kinds of Tango music.

12:30 – 2 pm

GOODBYE  GRAPEVINE:  TURNING  WITHOUT MEMORIZED PATTERNS

Combining the basic elements (steps & pivots) to turns without memorizing patterns. For us,

the molinete is only ONE way to turn.  Have fun exploring them. (We  recommend taking the Ochos-class before this one, as we introduce our idea of communicating pivots there.)

2:30 – 4 pm    VALS – THE MUSIC

Explore the rhythmical variations in Vals and integrate them in variations of the walk and several known movements. This may sound simple, but is it not: there are certain rhythmical variations which are forgotten most of the time and dancing them requires proficiency to really lead and follow in order to “time“ your movements

All levels welcome to attend all classes

Beginners are cordially invited to observe more advanced segments

Drop-in rate:    $20 per class, $15  for Saturday Milonga

Weekend pass:  7 classes, practica & milonga $120;

Early bird discount $100 if paid over one week ahead

contact Viv to register or schedule privates

707 964-4415  viv@whi-tango.com

Detlef & Melina website: http://www.tangodesalon.de/

Ahu has practiced different styles of yoga and dance for the past 3 decades, and is a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor.  She finds that combining Kundalini Yoga practice and dance hones focus and intuition for dancing, and also gives more physical strength and stamina. 

Kundalini Yoga is a lively rhythmic practice involving breath, movement, mantra, and meditation.  The rhythm of conscious breath with movement strengthens connection with oneself, and ultimately with a dance partner. 

The central focus of Kundalini Yoga, strengthening the pelvic floor and connecting through the spine to the brow point or pituitary gland, builds core strength and energy flow essential for tango.  The exercises involve stretching and warm-ups that are wonderful for tango bodies, and mental focus that helps take us where we want to go as dancers.

Please join us to to celebrate

Vivien’s 5^th anniversary as a tanguera 

in the newly refinished Virgin Redwood Ballroom

CLASS  6:30-7:30 pm

Instructors: Walter and Raquel

MILONGA  7:30 — ALL NIGHT 

DJ:  Walter Stillman et al

Class & milonga $10 each or $15 for both

For more info call Viv at the WHI:  707 964-4415

David Orly-Thompson

& Mariana Ancarola

Friday  

7 – 8 pm     

Introduction to Tango Nuevo                       

8 – 10 pm Tango Mendocino MILONGA

with live music by Seth Asarnov and Marcelo Puig

[in Caspar Community Center, separate entry fee]  

Saturday

10:30 – noon       

Workshop I: Leading and Following basics (secrets from the past)

12:30 – 2 pm                  

Workshop II:  Walk the Walk

2:30 – 4 pm                    

workshop III:  Pivots, Ochos & Boleos

[4:30-7:30 available for private lessons]

7:30 – 10:30pm        MILONGA – DJ David      

(9 pm  David & Mariana performance)

Sunday

10:30am – noon          

Workshop IV:  Milonga

12:30 – 2 pm

Workshop V:  Musicality                 

2:30 – 4 pm                    

Workshop VI:  Learn to Turn

4.30pm – 6.30pm

Available for privates

All classes are all levels;

beginners are cordially invited to observe when beyond their level

Drop-in rate:    $20 per class,  $15  for Saturday Milonga

Weekend pass:  7 classes, practica & milonga $120;

Contact Viv to register for classes or privates:   viv@whi-tango.com 

707 964-4415  www.whi-tango.com

David & Mariana website:  http://www.davidymariana.info/

JANUARY

2  Viv’s “Big 05″ MILONGA                     

22-24  TANGO WEEKEND

David Orly-Thompson & Mariana Ancarola 

FEBRUARY

16  Fat Tuesday Tango – Mardi Gras MILONGA                                   

26 – 28  TANGO WEEKEND

Melina Sedo & Detlef Engel     

MARCH 2010

5-7  TANGO WEEKEND                     

Nora Dinzelbacher & Ed Neale                                                  

DANCING FOOLS TANGO FEST

MAR 24 – APR 4   Guillermo Salvat & Silvia Grynt

MARCH 27  Hombres de Tango  live music MILONGA                      

APRIL 1  Fool’s Rendezvous FEAST                                                                   

APRIL 2 & 3  Zapatos Crueles  live music MILONGA                           

APRIL 30 – MAY 2  TANGO WEEKEND
Gustavo Benzecry Sabá

  & María Olivera                                                

MAY

14-16  TANGO WEEKEND

Glenn Corteza                                                                                                 

JUNE

 4-6  TANGO WEEKEND 

Alex & Luz

Gustavo & Jesica Hornos

Friday  

7 – 8 pm                            

INTRO  to  Gustavo &Jesica’s  Elegant Salon   Style Tango

8 – 10 pm                         

Guided Practica followed by Refreshments

Saturday

10:30 – noon                 

FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES to Refine Balance, Posture & Connection.

12:30 – 2 pm                  

GOING TO THE CROSS:  Leader and Follower technique  

2:30 – 4 pm                    

BEST SACADAS for your Current Level of Dancing

7:30 – 10:30pm           

MILONGA    –   DJ Gustavo

(9 pm  Gustavo & Jesica  performance)

Sunday

10:30am – noon          

 ADORNOS Bootcamp:  Jessica’s Favorite Embellishments

12:30 – 2 pm                  

LEADER & FOLLOWER CREATIVITY:

The Suspension, The Pause & Changes of Speed.

2:30 – 4 pm                    

VALS:  Gustavo and Jesica’s Favorite Vals Steps

All classes are all levels;

beginners are cordially invited to observe when beyond their level

Drop-in rate:    $20 per class,  $15  for Saturday Milonga

Weekend pass:  7 classes, practica & milonga $120;

early bird discount $100 before the turkeys croak 

Contact Viv to register for classes or privates:   viv@whi-tango.com 

707 964-4415  www.whi-tango.com

Gustavo & Jesica website:  http://www.tangoclasses.com/

Felipe Martinez & Amy Lincoln

Friday

• 7 – 8 pm JUST WALKING.  Basic to advanced, walking techniques and combinations .
• 8 – 10 pm Practica with refreshments

Saturday

• 10:30 – noon EMBRACE TECHNIQUE. Create space and dynamic dance maintaining clear and containing frame.FRONTALITY vs NON-FRONTALITY. “To face or not to face” your partner, that is the question: dealing with dynamic embrace, accelerations and pivots in different situations.
• 12:30 – 2 pm CLASSIC MOVES. All time favorites and challenging ones to work on  technique.
• 2:30 – 4 pm DANCING IN COMPACT SPACES. Advanced vocabulary and techniques for crowded dance floors.
• 7:30 – 10:30pm MILONGA    —   9 pm Felipe & Amy  performance

Sunday

• 10:30am – noon PIVOTS & TURNS. Smooth “ochos”, turns and changes of directions.
• 12:30 – 2 pm SACADAS MADE EASY for Leaders & Followers.
• 2:30 – 4 pm MILONGA: easy formula for fun steps

All classes are all levels with segregation as needed
Drop-in rate:    $20 per class,  $15  for Saturday Milonga
Weekend pass:  7 classes, practica & milonga $120  ($100 early bird, paid 1 week in advance)
Contact Viv to register for classes or privates:  

viv@whi-tango.com  707 964-4415  www.whi-tango.com

Felipe & Rosa’s website: http://tangonnection.blogspot.com/

Santiago & Amy’s website: http://www.santiagoamy.com/