June 4, 2007

Poster for Valerie's Class-Feel free to post it where you can!--NEW JUNE 2007 Poster

We're very pleased to have Valerie Williams from Ames coming to Iowa City on Saturday, April 14, 2007 and June 9, 2007 for a 6th & 7th visit to give us tango instruction. These should be enjoyable days, with afternoon Group Lessons, followed by a great MILONGA in the evening each of these lesson days.

She will review briefly what we learned in earlier sessions and continue to teach more technique and figures.

Please call Karen Jackson at 319-447-1445 (Marion) or 319-360-1249 (Marion) if you have questions or would like to sign up for the group classes (no private lessons in April). We look forward to seeing you all there.

We hope to see you at the Wesley Center in Iowa City, Saturday, April 14 and June 9, 2007 for great days of learning and an excellent evening of dancing!

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SCHEDULE OF GROUP CLASSES

NOTE--NEW 2007 SCHEDULE

JUNE 9, 2007 - GROUP WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
THEME: "Separating and Merging Rotation and Direction"

1:00-2:15PM - Weight change, Direction, Rotation - all levels. We'll combine and separate direction and rotation in a simple sequence.

2:15-2:30PM - BREAK

2:30-3:45PM - Lead and responding to rotation and direction separately, then merging rotation and direction using improvisation. We'll look at rotation from the Lady's axis, the Gentleman's axis, and the axis between them.

3:45-4:00PM - BREAK

4:00-5:15PM - Using a spiral rotation to lead your partner's leg, and using a spiral rotation to lead a gancho. We'll look at rotation from the Gentleman's axis, and the effect it can have on the Lady.

The cost for Group Classes will be $15/ for 1 lesson; $25 for 2 lessons; $40 for 3 lessons.




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APRIL 14, 2007--GROUP WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
THEME: "Light & Heavy" - ALL Levels for ALL classes - Work at your own pace.

• 1:30-2:45PM - Learn the Media Luna, a simple combination of rotation and giro. We'll work on ochos as steps with rotations, and after learning the Media Luna, will dissect it for the technique.
• 2:45 - 3:00PM - BREAK
• 3:00 - 4:15PM - Light and heavy from the center of the body. We'll add the Crusado and back Ochos to the Media Luna and experiment with when to use light and heavy.
• 4:15 - 4:30PM - BREAK
• 4:30 - 5:45PM - We'll add boleos & adornments to the Media Luna sequence and use light & heavy to make the movement effortless for both the Gentleman & Lady.
• The cost for Group Classes will be $15/ for 1 lesson; $25 for 2 lessons; $40 for 3 lessons.

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Call Karen Jackson - 319-447-1445 (Marion) or 319-360-1249 (Marion) to get more details. You may preregister for group classes by calling Karen but it is not necessary. Walk-Ins are VERY welcome for the group classes!

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LATER

• DINNER--on your own
• MILONGA (Argentine Tango Dance Party) - TIME 7:30PM - Wesley Center. Dance, Listen, Enjoy Authentic Argentine Tango Music from CDs, presented in traditional "TANDA" format. Everyone welcome whether or not you attended the classes. Cost is $5.00 per person. Half the proceeds go to Wesley for the use of the hall; remaining funds help build Iowa City Tango Club. Thank You. Feel free to bring your favorite treats or wine or other beverage.

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MORE BACKGROUND ON VALERIE WILLIAMS

Valerie Williams, independent dancer, choreographer & Tango instructor in Ames, Iowa, loves to move. Her energy and sensitivity to the audience let her dance in a way that is highly expressive and delightfully clear. As a much sought after residency artist, she communicates not only the discipline but the joy of dance as well.

In the tango, unlike most modern ballroom dances, one dances the melody of the music, not just the bass line. Valerie Williams teaches students how to dance the melody by teaching improvisation as well as steps; practical dance technique; leading from the intention of movement rather than simply manipulating a partner.

Valerie will continue with the same technique philosophy that Tomas began in his workshops, concentrating especially on connection, posture and giving directions and rotations. Students will also learn some essential vocabulary, such as double time, giro, and crusado. Then, we'll put those basics together into figures. Time will also be given for Ladie's choices in movement.

For information or to register call Karen Jackson at 319-447-1445 (Marion) or 319-360-1249 (Marion), or email kljedgewood@msn.com

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Presented by Iowa City Tango Club
Come to our Practicas (Practices) every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30PM
at the Iowa City Senior Center
our new location for practica begins June 5, 2007.

http://soli.inav.net/~dance/tango.html
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Iowa City, Iowa