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2008 Portland ValenTango XI (version: 1/13/2008)

Wed

2/13

9:00p-1:00a—Opening Milonga at Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, DJ Christopher Nassopoulos. Admission $10. All ages.

Thu

Feb

’08

Norse Hall Lodge Rm

Norse Hall Ballroom

Imago Ballroom

Ankeny Street Studio

A 11:00-

12:15p

Beg: Tango salon: technique and basic sequences. Gustavo/Maria

Int: Learn to fly without leaving the ground. Carlos/Tova

Adv: Combinations of

blocks with sacadas.

Somer/Agape

Adv Couples: Elegant and exciting: variations of the cross. Melina/Detlef

B 1:30-

2:45p

Beg: Rhythm is it:

variations of the caminar.

Melina/Detlef

Int:

Barridas (leg drags).

Somer/Agape

Adv: Spicing up your dance (musical interpretation).

Jennifer/Damian

Adv Couples:

Close embrace for advanced.

Richard/Colette

2:00-5:00p—Alternative Milonga, Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside #104, hosted by Fred & Vivian. DJ Homer. Adm $10. All ages.

C 3:15-

4:30p

Beg: Surviving on the

social dance floor.

Jennifer/Damian

Int: Giros and contra-giros in tango salon. Gustavo/Maria

Adv: Tango/vals:

composition with a catch.

Richard/Colette

Adv Couples:

Kick-a.. piernazos.

Tova/Carlos

D 4:30-

6:00p

Supervised Practica at Imago Ballroom, 17 SE 8th, with Detlef, Melina, Gustavo, Maria, Damian & Jennifer. $10. Free to anyone taking a class on Thursday.

7:30p-9:30p—Beginners/Mixer Milonga in the Lodge Room of Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th. Hosted by Steven & Matthew with emphasis on

etiquette, navigation, mixing, getting asked to dance etc. Admission is $10 and includes admission to the Thursday Milonga afterwards.

9:30p-2:00a—Thursday Milonga at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th. Hosted by Jerry Wallach. DJ Anton. Admission $10. All Ages.

Fri

Feb

’08

E 11:00

12:15p

Beg: Ochos and turns that grow with You.

Carlos/Tova

Int: Walking in an embrace: elegance and closeness for us. Melina/Detlef

Adv: Sacadas en linea & giros con sacadas for tango salon. Gustavo/Maria

Adv Couples: Tango/vals

Giros and musicality.

Richard/Colette

F 1:30-

2:45p

Beg: Feel good on a crowded floor. Korey/Mila

Int: Arroje to change of

direction. Richard/Colette

Adv:

Boleos with Ganchos

Somer/Agape

Adv Couples: Milonga musicality-sophisticated rhythmic play. Carlos/Tova

2:00-5:00p—Alternative Milonga, Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside #104, hosted by Fred & Vivian. DJ Avik. Adm $10. All ages.

G 3:15-

4:30p

Beg: Vals fundamentals.

Tomas/Carol

Int: 1 sacada, 2 sacada, 3 sacada, more? Jennifer/Damian

Adv: Expanding your musicality. Adam/Ciko

Adv Couples: Advanced combinations. Somer/Agape

H 4:30-

6:00p

Supervised Practica at Norse Hall Ballroom, with Korey, Mila, Colette, Richard, Tova & Carlos.

$10. Free to anyone taking a class on Friday.

8:00p-2:00a—Corazon de Tango, Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th. Hosted by Megan Pingree. Beg Lesson 8:00-9:00p with Jennifer & Damian. Performances at 11:00pm. Traditional DJ Shorey Myers on main floor and alternative DJ Adam upstairs after 11:30p. Admission $15. All ages.

Sat

Feb

’08

I 11:00

12:15p

Beg: Introduction

to social tango.

Richard/Colette

Int:

Exploring the music.

Adam/Ciko

Adv: Express yourself: dimensions of the music and the dance. Melina/Detlef

Adv Couples: Giros &

contragiron for milonga.

Gustavo/Maria

J 1:30-

2:45p

Beg: Embrace,

connection and musicality.

Somer/Agape

Int: Stop that giggling! Amusing tango. Carlos/Tova

Adv: Freezing and hot

boleos. Jennifer/Damian

Adv Couples: Finding your inner rubberband (rebounds/elasticity). Adam/Ciko

2:00-5:00p—Alternative Milonga at PPAA, 618 SE Alder, hosted by Amy and DJ’d by Robin Thomas. Admission $10. All ages.

K 3:15-

4:30p

Beg: The ahhh embrace. Carlos/Tova

Int: Power winding.

Tomas/Carol

Adv: Accelerating rock step turns. Korey/Mila

Adv Couples: Changes of direction. Somer/Agape

L 4:30-

6:00p

Supervised Practica at Norse Hall Ballroom, with Tomas, Carol, Adam, Ciko, Somer & Agape.

$10. Free to anyone taking a class on Saturday.

7:00-midnight—Grande Ball at Tiffany Center. Hosted by Polly & Clay. Beg Lesson 7:00-8:00p with Melina & Detlef. Performances at 10:00p. Music by Portland’s 11-piece Orchestra Tipica under the direction of Alex Krebs and DJ Robin Thomas. Admission $25. All ages.

Midnight-6:00a—Post Grande Ball, Chelsea Ballrm, 1510 SE 9th Ave. Hosted by PSU Tango Club. DJ Kathryn Krueger. Adm $10 all ages.

Sun

Feb

’08

M 12:00-

1:15p

Beg: Introduction to milonga Lisa and Traspie.

Gustavo/Maria

Int: Small and beautiful (challenging but rewarding). Korey/Mila

Adv: Synergy,

changes of dynamics.

Tomas/Carol

Adv Couples:

Shadow ganchos.

Jennifer/Damian

N 1:45-

3:00p

Beg:

Playing with the basics.

Richard/Colette

Int:

Milonga.

Somer/Agape

Adv: Milonga musicality:

sophisticated rhythmic play. Carlos/Tova

Adv Couples: Musicality: suspension and accent.

Korey/Mila

O 3:30-

4:45p

Beg:

Understanding the music.

Adam & Ciko

Int:

Sequence with “amague”.

Richard/Colette

Adv: Rythmics, space management & ornaments for tango salon. Gustavo/Maria

Adv Couples: Take your time: tango con sabor.

Melina/Detlef

4:00-7:00p—Milonga con Maestros at PPAA, 618 SE Alder, Hosted by Clay Nelson. All TangoFest instructors available specifically to

dance with TangoFest students. DJ Dan Boccia. Admission $10. All ages.

9:00-2:00a—Closing Milonga at Norse Hall Ballroom. Hosted by Emily & Drew. DJ Ramu. Admission $10. All ages.

2:00-6:00a—Post Closing Milonga at Imago Ballroom, 17 SE 8th. Hosted by Fred & Vivian. DJ Vijay. Admission $10. All ages.

Mon

2/18

7:00p-12:00a—Noches de Buenos Aires at PPAA. Host Robert Hauk teaches lesson 7:00-8:00p and DJ’s to midnight. $6 All Ages.