CT Tango Festival July 24 - August 1st 2010
Norwalk, Stamford, Milford, Hartford
Carolina Jaurena, Diego Blanco, Dale Ellison, Valentina Molina, Gem Duras
Raul Jaurena, Marga Mitchell, Hartford Argentine Tango Society, Grupo Folklorico Uruguay
Carolina Jaurena and Diego Blanco |
Festival Snapshot Tango Show is sold out, Saturday July 24: Sunday July 25: Saturday July 31:
Sunday August 1: |
Carolina Jaurena has performed at major halls and tango festivals internationally: Tango & Tango, Tango Fantastico, Tangos for la Milonga” with the Romulo Larrea and Sudwestfalen Philarmonic at the Symphonic Tango night in Hilchenbach-Lutzel, Germany, the D.C. Tango Festival, Boston Tango Festival, and Stockholm Tango Festival Carolina is also a much sought after performer in television and film, having appeared on such shows as Fox 5 “Good Day New York”, "Today in NY" on NBC, Sábado Gigante on Univision as well as a role as a dancer in the feature film Random Hearts directed by Sidney Pollack and starring Harrison Ford. Award-winning Argentine Tango dancer Diego Blanco has performed in many productions including Tango: It takes more than two, Noche de Passion, Fiesta Latina, Jennifer Muller the Work, Lets Speak Tango, Tango undress and The 4 Tango Seasons among others. His tango style is energetic, rhythmical, and innovative, and through his fluid moves he fuse nuevo tango with the close embrace look of traditional tango. He incorporates Classical Ballet, Jazz, African, and Jose Limon, Martha Graham, and Jennifer Muller techniques to his Argentine Tango to create a unique dance technique. Diego and Carolina are currently developing a project called "Capotango" a mixture of Capoera and Argentine tango together with Carolina Jaurena.
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Festival Activities and Details: (Hotline: (203) 809 8445) |
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Tango Bootcamp Full day, 5 hours of instruction with Gem and Valentina packed into this Saturday of intensive Argentine Tango for beginner level dancers and those that want a review! No previous experience necessary, Limited Enrollment. 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Tango Bootcamp II Full day, of instruction continued with Gem and Valentina continuing from the previous day's worshops. (The topics will be different than the previous day) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 - 5:00 PM |
Valentina Molina and Gem Duras |
H.A.R.T.S Milonga 4th Saturday milonga hosted by Sue and Angelo Martucci, from the Hartford Argentine Tango Society. Performance by Gem and Valentina. 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: pre-milonga workshop |
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Palms Milonga 4th Sunday milonga at the Palms Night Club. A Mix of Classic and Nuevo Tango as well as Salsa. 5:30 - 9:00 PM: Milonga |
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Tango Passion Show A tango show featuring 2007 Latin Grammy Winner Raul Jaurena, singer Marga Mitchell, Grupo Folklorico Uruguay as well as Diego and Carolina dancing. 7:30 PM: Seats are limited |
Raul Jaurena, bandoneon |
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Marga Mitchell, |
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Dale Ellison, known in Buenos Aires as Delia, has been dancing Argentine tango for more than 15 years, and teaching for more than 8. She has developed a reputation as a dynamic Argentine Tango teacher and performer in salon, milonguero, nuevo and performance styles of tango. Originally a San Francisco resident, Dale received her tango training from the stars of the famous show “Forever Tango” most notably Carlos Gavito and Marcela Duran. Initially a salsa dancer and club style salsa instructor, Dale was drawn to tango for its sensuality and passion, later winning the first prize in the first San Francisco Tango Competition in 1998. During his partnership with Gem Duras, they have developed a reputation as dynamic Argentine Tango teachers and performers in milonguero, nuevo and performance styles of tango, teaching and performing throughout Connecticut, New York and California.
A versatile dancer and performance artist, Valentina Molina was born in Ecuador and studied the arts and modern dance in France. She is as comfortable dancing latin dances as performing in Bolywood style hip-hop stage productions; she has been a cast member of the "Cirque Alexandre Bouglione" based in Belgium. As a producer she has been active in the creation of various dance shows in Paris, and the establishment of the Latin American Performing Artists Syndicate "Panamericanos Artprojek" in France. Valentina Molina has thought with Gem Duras for the Hartford Argentine Tango Society (HARTS) and they were placed on their teaching roster of the 2011 HARTS tango cruise week.
Gem Duras started his tango training in 1995 with the stars of the famous show "Forever Tango" most notably the legendary Carlos Gavito with whom he had the opportunity to study extensively for several years, incorporating his technique, elegance and musicality into his own dancing and teaching. Later he studied performance tango with Francisco Forquera in Argentina to become a certified instructor and tango dancer. During his partnership with Dale Ellison, they traveled to Buenos Aires numerous times to perfect his technique by studying with Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, Osvaldo Zotto, Oscar Mandagaran, Chicho Frumboli, Geraldine Rojas and Susana Miller among others. Gem recently performed and taught at the Stardust weekend upstate New York, and participated as a performer in the New Year’s Celebration event organized by Akademi Tango, in Ankara-Turkey.
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11:00 AM: Elegant figures, turns and beautiful musicality for the Tango Vals Dance Dimensions, Norwalk (DD) |
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2:30 PM : Making Your Embrace Dance: Connection, Communication and Charisma Dance Dimensions, Norwalk (DD) |
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Red and Black Milonga: "Milonga Erotica" A special milonga emphasizing the sensual nature of tango! Ladies: dress as sensually as you feel comfortable, gentlemen suite and tie or black compadrito costume required! Live music. Performance by Carolina and Diego. Tango Sueno style refreshments, drinks and surprizes! 9:30 PM - 2 AM |
Gem Duras and Dale Ellison |
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11:00 AM: Nuevo 1: Reversals: Chain Walks with Dance Dimensions, Norwalk (DD) |
2:30 PM: La Pausa: Dance with Musicality, Emphasis and Drama Dance Dimensions, Norwalk (DD) |
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| Thai Massage for Dancers: Contact Rita Lang, LMT, 203 640 9276, (New Haven) The official massage therapist of the festival |
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| Register early! Limited Enrollment for classes and workshops. Admission to classes is not guaranteed without pre-registration; no discounts given at the door. Dance shoes required for classes and workshops except the bootcamp. The prices below are per person. No partner necessary, singles welcome. Private lessons available with all instructors: (203) 809 8445 |
MF: Milford Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, www.milfordarts.org |
| Bootcamp I, July 24 (MF) | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5 PM |
$80 |
Full - Registration closed register for bootcamp II instead |
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| Bootcamp II, July 25 (DD) | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5 PM |
$80 | ||
| OR Discount registration for both bootcamp days | $140 | |||
| July 31st (DD) | 11 AM - 12:15 PM Fluid Tango Vals |
$30 | ||
| July 31st (DD) | 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Soltadas |
$30 | ||
| OR discount registration for both segments | $50 | |||
| July 31st (DD) | 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Making Your Embrace Dance |
$35 | ||
| July 31st (DD) | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Inside & Outside |
$35 | ||
| OR discount registration for both segments | $60 | |||
| July 31 (MF) | 7:30 PM | $35 (sold out please call (203) 543 8099 to check for any cancellations |
| August 1st (DD) | 11 AM - 12:15 PM Nuevo I |
$30 | ||
| August 1st (DD) | 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Nuevo II |
$30 | ||
| OR discount registration for both segments | $50 | |||
| August 1st (DD) | 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM La Pausa |
$35 | ||
| August 1st (DD) | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Milonguita |
$35 | ||
| OR discount registration for both segments | $60 | |||
| Save! Silver Pass Festival pass for all classes excluding the bootcamp. Includes admission to Palms Milonga and Red and Black Milonga as well as one ticket to the Tango Passion Show |
$250 | ||
| Save More! Gold Pass Festival pass for all classes including the bootcamp. Includes admission to Palms Milonga and Red and Black Milonga as well as one ticket to the Tango Passion Show |
$360 |
| To pay by credit card, please click the Add to Cart buttons above and checkout using PayPal. To pay by check, please fill out this form and send with a check payable to: "Tutti", 105 Arlington Street, West Haven, CT 06516. Phone: 203 809 8445 |
Get ready for a week of pure excitement!
