2nd Annual

Bobby Thompson

Argentine Tango weekend

February 10-12, 2012

New location: 2053 Gottingen Street, Halifax

We are excited to be working in a new location, a bright open space suitable for up to 30 students per class.  This smaller class size will create a more intimate environment, so don’t miss the opportunity to be a participant.

 

Presented by:

Francie Early, Todd Thompson, and Cristine Thompson

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Registration now open

 

The teacher:

Bobby Thompson was attracted to Argentine tango twenty years ago while still dancing in professional dance companies. He became an instructor at Montreal’s Graffiti Tango for five years, and then in 1997, Bobby and Carol Horowitz co-founded Studio Tango. Success came immediately. Today Studio Tango has an outstanding reputation as one of the leading centres for tango instruction in North America. An exacting attention to pedagogy and the dedication of its excellent instructors have created a unique and valued centre for tango enthusiasts.

Bobby takes pleasure in helping his students appreciate the way the body can be trained to accentuate the natural elegance of the tango. His teaching style is infused with strict attention to technique, a sense of humour, a commitment to help students commune with the music of tango, and an invitation for individuals and couples to develop their own dance, their own tango. Tomas Howlin, a long-time and valued member of the teaching staff at Studio Tango, whose regular visits to Halifax to teach here are invariably keenly anticipated, has noted: "Along with his warm smile, Bobby brings the wealth of twenty years of tango experience wherever he goes. He is always approachable and fun to have as a teacher. You will leave Bobby's class with precise and clear information, as well as the sense that you've moved forward in your understanding of this dance."

Video of Bobby Thompson and Elizabeth Guillaume

Video Tango at Montreal- Carol and Bobby

 

Weekend schedule: 

Friday, February 10, 2012.

6:30 pm.  Registration.

7-8:30 pm.  Class 1 Memorable moments: the pause, suspension, and finale (advanced beginner/all levels).

8:30-10 pm.  Practica

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012.

12:30 pm.  Registration.

1-2:30 pm.  Class 2  Milonga I:  discover this exciting rhythm (advanced beginner/all levels).

3:00-4:30 pm.  Class 3  Vals:  arguably the most beautiful dance music (intermediate/advanced).

 

Saturday evening.

8-9 pm.  Open class:  Navigating the dance floor—tips for finesse and flair (advanced beginner/intermediate).

9-midnight. Milonga at 2053 Gottingen Street. 

Guest DJ Bobby Thompson.

Class and milonga:  $25.

Milonga only:  $8. 

Free hors d’oeuvres and BYOB.

 

Sunday February 12, 2012.

1 pm.  Registration.

1:30-3 pm.  Class 4  Milonga II: enhance your style (intermediate/advanced).

3:30-5 pm.  Class 5  Ganchos for her and him (intermediate/advanced).

5:30 pm.  Drinks and supper with Bobby Thompson at a local restaurant.

Registration and Payment:

To register, contact Francie Early at fearly@ns.sympatico.ca (phone 902-454-6204).

Cash or cheque made out to Frances Early.

Cost: 1 class - $30; 2 classes - $60; 3 classes - $80; 4 classes - $95; 5 classes - $105.

ECTS members and students: 10% discount.

Practica Friday evening-- $5 per person; free for registered workshop participants.

Private lessons with Bobby: To be placed on a priority list (first come basis) for a private ($65) or a semi-private ($75) please let Francie know when you register for the workshop.

Map to location