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<ADV> Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse 12-17 May: reminder of Early Bird Special

2010-04-21T20:57:35Z

Dear friends,

After months of preparation, the maestros Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse will finally be arriving in Singapore in just under 3 weeks' time!

Please note that the grand milonga will be held on the Friday night (14 May), unlike in previous years. Here are the details of the program from the organisers: http://javierandreasg.wordpress.com/

This is a reminder that the cut-off date (25 April) for Early Bird Specials is fast approaching. As usual, do try to take advantage of the early-bird discounts (between 10-20%!) and reserve your spot in the upcoming workshops:

http://javierandreasg.wordpress.com/prices-and-registration/

Keep those feet dancing!

Cheers,
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<ADV> Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse 12-17 May

2010-03-15T22:07:15Z

Dear friends,

We hope that you managed to catch the concert "Cafe de los Maestros" over the past weekend? We were certainly enthralled by the whole experience!

In the next two months, all tango lovers in Singapore will be in for a treat as there will be lots more tango action to come, so you'd better go ahead and dust off those dance shoes if you have not already done so. In particular, I want to highlight the return of Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse to Singapore in May.

Javier, a true maestro of tango salon, has already captured the hearts of tango dancers all over Asia, and he will be joined by his regular partner Andrea Misse for the present tour. In fact, much of how we dance and our understanding of tango culture is owed to both of them.

Javier and Andrea will be in Singapore from 12-17 May 2010. During their stay, they will hold 6 group classes and a grand milonga will be held to welcome them. As usual, the workshops will be held over the weekend (15-16 May), but note that the grand milonga will be held on Friday 14 May at the YMCA (One Orchard Road,Singapore 238824). Mark your calendar!

For class schedules and registrations, please see workshop website: http://javierandreasg.wordpress.com/
For clarifications, please call How Meng at 9766_9724.

Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

Cheers,
Louis.
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<ADV> Return of Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse in May

2010-01-21T22:31:22Z

Dear friends,

We are very excited to be announcing the return of Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse to Singapore in May!

Javier and Andrea are among the most prestigious and celebrated teachers and performers of their generation of traditional Tango dancers in the world. They regularly perform and teach in major Tango festivals across Europe and Asia. Together, they have inspired Tango dancers around the world with the beauty and elegance of their close embrace dancing. After their successful tours to Singapore for the past three years, they will be back to conduct workshops on 15-16 May.

Stay tuned for more details!

Cheers,
Louis.
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<ADV> Xen Bar milonga schedule

2010-01-11T00:39:39Z

Dear friends,

Firstly a very hearty Happy New Year to all! I hope that everyone has had a well deserved rest.

This is a quick note to let you know that I will be resuming DJ duties at Xen Bar this coming Tuesday (12 January). As a reminder the schedules is as follows:

Milonga @ Xen Bar
Time: Every Tuesday 8.30pm - 12am
Cost: $8, includes 1 drink

Also, the usual Friday practica will resume for those who needs a bit more Tango before the weekend.

Practica @ Xen Bar
Time: Every Friday 9.30pm - 12am
Cost: $8, includes 1 drink

For an up-to-date listing of other Tango happenings in Singapore, please bookmark to this Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=search&gid=50661258531

Cheers,
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<ADV> Approaching end of 2009

2009-12-14T01:08:39Z

Dear friends,

Last weekend (5-6 December) saw the conclusion of another successful Art of Tango series of workshops with Hsueh-tze Lee. The class materials for the final two days were challenging but also certain to enrich our dancing in the near future. Overall, all of the classes were well attended, with close to 30 people for quite a few classes and more than 20 people even for the weekday class. More significantly the gender ratio was relatively well balanced for most classes - a good sign that male population in the tango community is slowly increasing.

Thanks to everyone who came to support the workshops and the milonga. In particular we would like to acknowledge the generous support of Xen Bar for the milonga, and Niranjan for helping with the accommodation for Hsueh-tze. It is always a challenge to organise an event such as this and we (myself, Janet, How Meng and Su Lynn) appreciate all your support and advice!

The group photos from the workshops have been posted at the Facebook Event page here:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158628439544&ref=mf

How to follow up after the workshops?

In our experience, the best way to get the most of any workshops is to try to recall and practice the new materials while these ideas are still relatively fresh on the mind and preferably practicing together with other workshop participants. I am usually available to guide some exercises during the Friday practicas at Xen Bar. You are welcome to come and discuss anything related to the workshop or other technical issues.

Practica @ Xen Bar
Time: Every Friday 9.30pm - 12am
Cost: $8, includes 1 drink

During the holiday season in the coming weeks, the Tuesday milongas at Xen Bar will continue as usual. However, I will be overseas as of next week (22 December) and will resume the DJ role in the 3rd week of January on 12 January 2010. During my absence, Niranjan will look after the DJ duties. Please look for Niranjan if you would like to help in any way.

Milonga @ Xen Bar
Time: Every Tuesday 8.30pm - 12am
Cost: $8, includes 1 drink

Finally if I don't see you before the end of 2009, stay safe during the holidays and happy dancing! And Merry Christmas to all!

Cheers,
Louis.

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<ADV> Art of Tango Workshops starting this weekend

2009-11-26T03:15:47Z

Dear friends,

After months of preparations, The Art of Tango series of workshops will finally kick off this weekend!

Here is a few last-minute administrative reminders:
1/ Please arrive 5-10m mins before the start of each class, so that you can have a bit of warm up and for registration/payments if necessary.
2/ For ladies who have registered for the weekend classes, we strongly recommended that you bring an additional pair of flat shoes that you can dance/pivot in APART FROM your normal high heels. To maximise your learning experience, please don't wear sandals or slippers during the classes.

Limited spaces are still available for this weekend's classes, so if you are still undecided, do come down and join us!

Welcome Milonga
================

Finally, a reminder that a welcome milonga for Hsueh-tze (with a theme) is also held on Saturday 28 November, at Xen Bar.

Date/Time: Saturday 28 November, 8.30pm - 1am
Theme: "Black and White"
DJ: Louis
Cost: $12, 1 drink included
Venue: Xen Bar, Block 163 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575.

Come join us in showing our hospitality and recreating visually the milonga scenes of Buenos Aires of the 30's and 40's!

Cheers,
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<ADV> Art of Tango to commence in another week's time

2009-11-16T02:27:06Z

Dear friends,

After months of preparations, Hsueh-tze will finally arrive in Singapore next week to conduct the Art of Tango series!

Welcome Milonga
===============

As is customary when IXI Danza is hosting international instructors, a Welcome Milonga has been planned for Hsueh-tze's fourth visit to Singapore.

Date/Time: Saturday 28 November, 8.30pm - 1am
Theme: "Black and White"
DJ: Louis
Cost: $12, 1 drink included
Venue: Xen Bar, Block 163 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575.

Come join us in recreating visually the milonga scenes of Buenos Aires of the 30's and 40's!

Come dressed in the sophistication of Black and purity/peace/calm of White, and dance the night away in a relaxing atmosphere in the comforting embrace of your partner. For the workshop participants especially, this will be a great chance to relax and immediately put to use the milonguero techniques you have worked on during the day. You may also get to hear some old and rare Tango's from Europe (as opposed to Buenos Aires) during the night as an added bonus!

Workshop Highlights
===================

website: http://workshops.ixidanza.com/art-of-tango-4/program-nov09/

Regardless of your dancing level, (re)discover dancing in close embrace (Close Embrace 1-3) from the instructor who was instrumental in laying the foundations for many active close embrace dancers in Singapore. What can you expect from these classes? Leaders can learn to be less forceful and more attentive, followers can learn how to be a more active participant in the dance. More challenging topics will be presented in CE 4-6.

In the second week of the workshops, 3 classes are devoted to musicality series (Musicality 1 - 3). For the people who may be unfamiliar with this term, musicality is not the same as knowing the names of the orchestras. In fact, musicality also goes way beyond recognizing the stereotypical generalizations for each of the major orchestras, e.g. Pugliese is only represented by the heavy thumping and dramatic pauses, D’Arienzo means only the ric-tic-tic marching rhythm and Fresedo means always a certain romantic silkiness, etc. Musicality has more to do with how we can recognize the phrasing in the music, the syncopations, the change from rhythmic to melodic, just to name a few, and how dancers can express those elements. Ultimately, it allows us – both leaders and followers – to transform a series of steps into a moving dance.

While this is obviously important for leaders, musicality is equally important for followers in Tango. As has been commented before, "the difference between a good follower and a great follower lies in her musicality. If a follower doesn't know the music and how to express herself on the music, she will never be a great dancer." Now, whether you aspire to greatness or not, having a better appreciation of the music you dance to will certainly enrich your dancing, regardless of your level.

Private Classes
===============

Finally, a reminder for those who are interested in taking private classes to please email me as soon as possible to reserve your slots. Hsueh-tze's time in Singapore is limited and from past experience, there usually are many frantic last-minute requests for private classes. To avoid the possibility of missing out on learning from an excellent teacher, reserve early!

Hope to see you all!

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<ADV> Art of Tango Workshops: reminder of Early Bird Special

2009-11-06T01:54:26Z

Dear friends,

From 26 November to 8 December, we are very glad to be hosting Hsueh-tze Lee for the fourth time in Singapore. She is a Tango teacher who is well known for her musicality and innovative approach. During the workshops, she will teach you not only the steps, but most importantly, how to step, and dancing appropriately to the music. Come and experience Tango as it is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires!

The cut-off date (15 November) for Early Bird Specials is fast approaching, so hurry and register online: http://workshops.ixidanza.com/art-of-tango-4/registration-nov09/ to reserve your spot!

As in past years, this series of workshops are divided into various themes. However, we do stress as the topics are progressive in difficulty, it is strongly advised to start with the first class for each topic.

Summary of program: http://workshops.ixidanza.com/art-of-tango-4/program-nov09/

(CE) Close embrace: Dancing in a close embrace is the most popular social form of tango in Buenos Aires, international festivals and experienced communities. CE1-3 covers invaluable techniques for the special connection, subtlety and dynamics for dancing close. This series is an essential background for all the other workshops, and it is highly recommended as well for experienced close embrace dancers to reinforce fundamentals. More challenging topics are tackled in CE4-6.

(Mu) Musicality: Bringing her musicality to the forefront, this series explores 4 of the 'Big 8' orchestras during the Golden Age of tango.

Milonga and Vals: We'll explore characteristic rhythms and dynamics that will add relish and zest to your milonga and vals. Dance with, as Hsueh-tze has said in the past, "no sweat fancy feet".

Welcome Milonga: Saturday 28 November, 8.30pm - 1am. Theme: "Black or white".
Come and show your Singaporean hospitality to a teacher who has helped to transform the local tango scene!

Finally, a quick note to say that I will be going over some of the concepts taught in the previous Art of Tango series during the Friday practicas in the next few weeks.

Hope to see you all!

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<ADV> The Art of Tango Workshops with Hsueh-tze Lee

2009-10-28T23:36:21Z

Dear friends,

We are very glad to announce the Art of Tango series of workshops with Hsueh-tze Lee which will take place at the end of November. Freshly back from her 10th trip to Buenos Aires, Hsueh-tze will be teaching a new vocabulary, as well as further insights into how to dance musically and actively - from leader and follower's perspective.

In brief, a total of 11 workshops will be held between 26 November and 8 December: 5 classes over the Hari Raya weekend (28-29 November) and 5 classes the next weekend (5-6 December). There is also 1 class on "Intimate sacadas" which takes place prior to the regular milonga at Xen Bar (Tuesday 1 December). A Welcome Milonga will be held on Saturday 28 November at Xen Bar. Please email us info@ixidanza.com separately for private classes.

Workshop details: http://workshops.ixidanza.com/art-of-tango-4/

Hsueh-tze dances and teaches “Tango milonguero” - the way Tango is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires. With many years of dancing and learning from the milongueros in Buenos Aires and her deep understanding of Tango music, Hsueh-tze brings an innovative approach to her workshops and all her classes are fun and creative. In fact, she is largely responsible for introducing milonguero close embrace to Singapore. The transformation and improvement in the level of dancing - also known as the "Hsueh-tze effect" - in the local Tango scene was quite rapid and apparent after her first visit a little over two years ago.

For those who have yet to experience the "Hsueh-tze effect", we recommend that you go through the testimonials on the workshop website from students of previous workshops. We have also included a brief TV interview with Hsueh-tze where she shared some thoughts on Tango in general.

Finally a reminder that a on-going practica is held at Xen Bar every Friday, 9.30pm-12am. Currently we are going through some exercises taught by Hsueh-tze which will provide a taste (and a chance to revise) of the "secrets" in milonguero cloase embrace dancing.

See you on the dance floor!

Cheers,
Louis.
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<ADV> Workshops with Lucia Barrios and Alvaro Salas (Oct 13 - Oct 18)

2009-10-09T01:40:17Z

Dear friends,

We are very happy to announce the arrival in Singapore of another exciting couple: Lucia Barrios and Alvaro Salas (http://www.luciayalvaro.com/menu_ing.html). Based in Japan in recent years, Lucia and Alvaro have for many years taught and inspired Tango dancers in Japan, Korea, Taipei and Hong Kong as well as many other cities in Europe. While Janet and I have not had the chance to learn from them before, Lucia and Alvaro have come highly recommended from friends in Hong Kong and Taipei. Don't miss the chance to study with them during their short stay!

*** Note that because of the upcoming workshop, the milonga on October 13 will commence at 9.30pm instead. ***

From the organiser, Tango-oriental:

"As promised, we have arranged for another couple of Argentine Tango Stars, Lucia Barrios and Alvaro Salas to take over the workshops and private lessons that were originally scheduled to be taught by Laila and Leandro.

We are now very pleased to announce that we have arranged for Lucia and Alvaro to be in Singapore from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, October 18 2009 to conduct workshops, private lessons and give a Spectacular Show Performance at 10pm on Sunday, October 18 @ Azuccar.

Lucia and Alvaro are yet again a couple not to be missed. Their flair in Tango is evident and they embody the principle of 'Embrace Above Everything'. We hope that our Tangueros in Singapore will take advantage of their presence here in attending workshops and privates conducted by the Stars."

Group Class Schedule: S$30 per workshop or package of all 6 workshops for S$150.

October 13 (Tuesday)
8.00pm - 9.30pm Complex sequences in close embrace ("Embrace above everything")

October 15 (Thursday)
8.00pm - 9.30pm Movement combinations for dancing in milonga

October 17 (Saturday)
12.00pm - 1.30pm Control and physical techniques (Men's and ladies' techniques)
2.00pm - 3.30pm Movements with changes in energy

October 18 (Sunday)
12.00pm - 1.30pm Art of improvisation
2.00pm - 3.30pm Tango milonguero

Venue:

Xen Bar, Block 163 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575 (Please use the lift from Block 162 – along Jalan Bukit Merah).

Enquiries:

For registration/details of the private lessons and group workshops, please contact Philomena directly.
mobile: 96303613, email: wphilo@yahoo.com

Cheers,
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<ADV> Pre-announcement of The Art of Tango with Hsueh-tze Lee

2009-10-05T00:12:19Z

Dear friends,

We are very happy to announce the return of Hsueh-tze Lee (http://bluetango.org) to Singapore towards the end of November. This will be her fourth trip to Singapore, and she will be resuming her Art of Tango series.

Hsueh-tze dances and teaches “Tango milonguero” - the way Tango is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires. With many years of dancing and learning from the milongueros in Buenos Aires and her deep understanding of Tango music, Hsueh-tze brings an innovative approach to all her classes. In fact, she is largely responsible for introducing milonguero close embrace to Singapore. The "senior" dancers (who have been dancing for 3 years or more) in the Singapore tango scene have all benefited significantly from her previous trips.

The group workshops will be held on the weekends of 28-29 November and 5-6 December. Stay tuned for further details soon!

Cheers,
Louis.
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