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Sunday May 30th, PUJA GODS AND MONSTERS, multi cultural dance festival and workshops - Oahu

Aloha!

Enclosed are press releases and information about the upcoming PUJA Global Dance Concert and Workshop Series. A Celebration of Dance, the PUJA Concert theme is GODS + MONSTERS. The Workshop series will be taught by participants of PUJA, a staff that includes both local and International Master teachers from around the world, open to both new and continuing students of dance.

These events assert that Hawaii is a unique place that is supportive to the arts and can be progressive as well. Producer Willow Chang envisions this annual event to become an international draw for both local and international audiences alike.

Please feel free to review the enclosed materials, visit some of the websites of the artists, and contact Willow Chang to schedule your interviews and photo shoots to provide a unique story to suit your audience.

Thank you!
Willow Chang 292 0820 willowchang@hotmail.com

These are but a few of the artist involved in PUJA, performing and teaching.

www.willowchang.com modern, belly dance, Bollywood, SANGHA Dance Theater
EVENT PRODUCER
www.samadhihawaii.com Andrea Torres -aerialist/artistic director, Brazil
www.derosehawaii.com Gui Alves – Swashtiya Yoga, Brazil
www.lotusspace.com Michael Hamilton- Qi Gong, Taoist medicine
www.islatango.com George Garcia- Argentine Tango, director Isla Tango
mahalohalo@gmail.com Wayland Quintero- director- Indonesian music & dance
www.dncespace.com Jennifer Shannon- modern dance & company/studio director
www.purepilates.com Diane Lam, Pilates instructor/studio owner
www.shakti808.com Kalae Kaina- Tribal fusion belly dance/director

OUR SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUESTS!
ARGENTINA
www.gauchomundial.blogspot.com- Eduardo Rodrigues, Tango, Cirque Du Soleil

FRANCE
www.anasmadance.com- theatrical dance, world dance, belly dance

SWITZERLAND
www.meissoun.ch- Classical Indian Bharata Natyam, Bollywood, Lebanese belly dance

And…Returning from LA_ Simeon Den, plus Adela Chu, Samba Axe, Samantha Tavares, Intrepid, David Hellerd, Naomi Brown.

May 12th Miriam Laricci and Leonardo Barrionuevo - Performance at Tamara Catz boutique in Paia

Last May 12th Tamara Catz generously hosted a free tango event at her boutique in Paia (www.tamaracatz.com) and we had a lot of fun. Good dancing and lots of fun, Miriam and Leo were there and performed for us, enjoy !

May 16th - Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo Superstars of Dance performing at The Studio Maui

“A delicious and surprising recipe - The Superstars of Tango wrapped up in a slice of their seasoned fans and stuffed into a tasty N Shore boutique. YUM.
applause applause, Fernando. Well done. May you be struck often with such inspiration “

This is how our sweet Lauraine described Tuesday night’s experience at Tamara Catz in Paia and I couldn’t find better words to describe it myself. We had a wonderful time with great dancing and Miriam and Leo’s incredible performances. Right in front of our eyes ! Ohh my … what a gift ! Thank you Tamara for opening your house to us and host such a wonderful event !

The good news is that tomorrow we do it again, but this time we make it bigger and we make it better and yes, we make it louder ! Our “Milonga Team” has been working really hard to make this an event we’ll never forget. We’ll start 8 pm at THE STUDIO MAUI in Haiku, and we go until 1 am ! We’ll provide some wine and bubbles as well as some little surprises, bring your own wine, drinks and pupus and most important, together we make it real fun !!!

Tickets are $20 at the door for 5 hours of fun and entertainment in one of Maui’s nicest venues.

The best of Tango Argentino has come to Maui once again, to shower us with the magic of this fantastic art and culture that carries over 100 years of evolution, what a privilege ! Come to celebrate together, see you there !

May 10th - Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo

“Tango, a unique combination of music, dance and lyrics that reach very deep into our souls to touch us in a way we will never forget.
Only the mastery and intensity that World acclaimed Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo can put all these elements together in the most amazing expression of life.
Density, drama, charisma, magic and the precision only achieved after a lifelong full time career dedicated to explore all the corners of this complex form of art.
Heart, passion and sensuality explode on stage in a way only those who are at the epicenter of this culture can produce.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the generous performances and workshops these two fantastic artists want to share with you”

~ Fernando Lopez Arbarello ~

“I think Tango, the dance, is a way to connect with the inner Light of each soul, thus “lightning” up the world.
The Dance of Tango let me feel that I can warm the heart of other human beings, giving them my love, causing emotions and elevation into a higher stage, entering together into a trance in which I feel I can fly and I dance with the spirit of each and every one of you.
This is my mission when I dance: Integrate, Emote, Flood with Light, Share Love, entering into a stage of ecstasy where there’s only interior peace, poetry love and beauty.”

~ Miriam Larici ~

I could talk about them for hours, but what better introduction than Miriam’s own words to present to you this fantastic superstar of Tango Argentino.

After more than 2 years missing her, Miriam Larici is coming back to us to share all of her splendor, grace and beauty. She comes with her new partner, Leonardo Barrionuevo, with whom they just won the gold medal at NBC’s dance contest “Superstars of Dance”; there they measured their talent with some of the best dancers and types of dance from different parts of the world only to beat them all.

Learn about these two incredible dancers and teachers on their website: http://miriamlaricitango.com/


Miriam and Leo will be offering a workshop in Maui for dancers of all levels starting on May 10th following the schedule below:

Sunday 10th, MACC:
- 5 to 6:15 pm BEGINNERS: Fundamentals on Walking, abrazo/embrace and posture. We encourage the participation of all levels to refine and embellish your style
- 6:30 to 8 pm ALL LEVELS: Musicality, Syncopation, improve the Tango Dynamics. Technique for sacadas on social dancing. How to use the Sacadas without losing the Rhythm
- 8 to 10 pm OPEN PRACTICA (All the community is welcome to join the practica for the traditional $5 fee, whether you are taking the workshop or not)

Monday 11th, MACC:
- 6 to 7 pm FREE PRACTICA !!! (Come early and start warming up at no extra charge)
- 7 to 8:15 pm BEGINNERS: Lead and Follow on basic steps. What is Parallel and Cross system
- 8:30 to 10 pm INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Inter-Advanced: Milonga class. Rhythm. Appropriate steps to this fun style. Choices on Ocho cortado step.

Tuesday 12th, La Milonguita de Tamara: (http://www.tamaracatz.com/nsite/ppal.htm):
- 6 to 7 pm Mini-Milonga and PERFORMANCE !, Tamara has invited us to visit her store in Paia (83 Hana Hwy, right next to Flat Bread) where we can dance and celebrate the visit of our friends, and who knows, they might even perform and give us a little teaser of what we’ll see on Saturday 16th’s Great Milonga … (Well, I know they will, so go ahead and tell everyone !)

Wednesday 13th, Studio 95 (Curves):
- 7 to 8:15 pm BEGINNERS: Fundamentals on Giro step (turns). Lead and Follow tips for Lapiz and Molinetes. We encourage the participation of all levels to refine and embellish your style
- 8:30 to 10 pm INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Giros, Enrosques, syncopation on the Molinetes. Elegant posture during the Giros to keep excellent Balance at all times. Beginners who took the first class are welcome to take this class as well

Friday 15th, Studio 95 (Curves):
- 7 to 10 pm GUIDED PRACTICA FOR ALL STUDENTS: Miriam and Leo will be dancing with you and help you refine the material covered in the classes so far. While called a practica this is considered as class due to the active participation of the teachers with the students. It is a complement to fulfill previous classes. All students are encouraged to come

Saturday 16th, Studio 95 (Curves):
- 2 to 3:15 pm BEGINNERS: ABC connection step. Possibilities of transitions between the figures. Elements for improvisation. We encourage the participation of all levels to refine and embellish your style
- 3:30 to 5 pm INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Boleos and Contra-Boleos. Which is the difference. Sexy boleos for her. Precision leading the boleos for him. Beginners can stay and watch for free

Saturday 16th, The Studio Maui, Haiku:
- 8 pm to midnight: Grand Milonga and Special Performance !!! - $20 at the door, you bring your drinks and pupus, we provide the bubbles ! This is a separate event and it is not included on the special prices detailed below - http://miriamlaricitango.com/videos/video1.swf

Sunday 17th, MACC:
- 5 to 6:15 pm BEGINNERS: Exercise to understand the music. Introduction on Paradas and Barridas
- 6:30 to 8 pm ALL LEVELS: Vals class. Rhythm and style. Working on Volcadas for social dancing. Beginners are welcome to work on the Vals
- 8 to 10 pm OPEN PRACTICA (All the community is welcome to join the practica for the traditional $5 fee, whether you are taking the workshop or not)

Monday 18th, MACC:
- 6 to 7 pm ALL LEVELS: Milonga, Vals and Tango. Explaining the different rhythms and dancing styles
- 7 to 8:30 ALL LEVELS: Dancing with different orchestras. Appropriate steps and dancing style dancing at Canaro, D'Arienzo, Pugliese, Biaggi, Di Sarli and all the famous Tango Composers
- 8:30 to 10 pm Join us for to say Thank You and Goodbye to Miriam and Leo on a free welfare milonga !!!


Tuesdays 19th is reserved open to add more classes if considered necessary. Miriam and Leo will also be available for privates during these days.

Drop in classes cost $25.-

SAVE MONEY WITH THIS SPECIAL RATES by buying in advance:

- 20% discount for 5 or more paid in advance. That’s $20 per class !

- $200 FREE PASS to all classes and practicas, 13 in total. (Does not include the Saturday Grand Milonga). This comes down to almost $15 per class !!!

- VISITORS: Non Maui Residents, show us your flight ticket and get an aditional 20% on top !!! That’s $160 for the pass !

- MAUI RESIDENTS: Host a visiting student for free and receive an additional 10% on any of the packages. What a deal !!!

In order to benefit from these special rates you must purchase in advance by May 9th 2009.

April 24th - Murat and Michell Erdemsel

Yes, our dear friends Michelle and Murat Erdemsel are bringing all their beauty and magic to us once again thanks to the generosity of Rita and Tropical Tango. What can I say about these two sweet lovebirds that you don’t know already. M&M (yes, like your favorite chocolate candy) are the ultimate expression of tenderness. After several years of dancing together they have develop a very unique and delightful style of dance combining the elegance of tradicional argentine tango with the flow and dynamics of Tango Nuevo. They’ll be offering a workshop according to the following schedule: (check it out on our online CALENDAR)

Friday April 24, The Studio Maui,

- 6 to 8 pm Diagnostic Practica: M & M and your local teachers will provide Individual 10 minute private lesson which is free if you attend the practica. This is an affordable effective way of learning

- 8 to 10 pm Milonga: Murat will DJ and write the name of orchestra for each tanda (educational). A few "Ladies turn" tandas (fun). Michelle and Murat will give a performance (outstanding)

Saturday April 25, Studio 95 (95 Makawao ave. Pukalani)

- 2:30 to 3:45 pm Beginners class: title to be announced

- 3:45 to 4:30 pm Intermediate class: title to be announced

- 4:30 to 6:30 pm Practica

Sunday April 26, MACC,

- 5 to 6:15 pm Beginners class: title to be announced

- 6:15 to 7:30 pm Intermediate class: title to be announced

- 7:30 to 10 pm Practica

Monday April 27, MACC,

- 6 to 7:15 pm Beginners class: title to be announced

- 7:15 to 8:30 pm Intermediate class: title to be announced

- 8:30 to 10 pm Practica

Each class is 15 dollars - All practicas are included - Drop in fee for practica is 5 dollars

Friday night Milonga is 10 dollars

THERE IS A 40% DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS VISITING FROM OTHER ISLANDS AND THE MAINLAND.

Find out more about Michelle and Murat on their website, http://muratandmichelle.com/

Please contact Rita O’Keane for more information at OKEANER001@hawaii.rr.com

LA PRACTICA this monday March 30th

Hi everybody, LA PRACTICA will start with a new format this Monday and hopefully this time it will work better for everybody. Essentially we are dividing the time in 3 slots. From 6:30 to 7:30 we’ll be focused on beginners and reviewing all the fundamentals taught by Facundo during the workshop. I strongly recommend all of you who attended the workshop to join us for this segment. We’ll work on the embrace, posture, footwork and the works. From 7:30 to 8:00 we’ll do a warm up lead by Marcello practicing the walk, dissociation, posture and balance against the mirror. These exercises are essential for all levels and should be regular practice for all of us to do at home as well. 10 minutes everyday will make a huge difference. From 8:00 to 10:00 we’ll have an open practica focused on the needs of on-going dancers. Feel free to come a practice on your own style and terms. We won’t intervene unless asked to. We encourage mutual sharing and fluid communication discussing the pros, cons and how to’s of different steps. Self exploration and self discovery. Music will play in the background and lights will remain on. We will observe tango etiquette, we must get used to it. On this sense we ask those working on a step who need to maintain a static position to stay in the center of the room. Then we’ll try to keep 2 separate lanes, the inside lanes for beginners and those moving slower, the outside lane for those moving faster and more experienced. With the time as we develop better musicality we should all converge into a natural flow marked by the rhythm of the music. Everybody is welcome to participate in the 3 slots. The cost is $5 for the first and last slot ($5 for one, $10 for both) with the exception of advanced dancers willing to join us early and help beginners who will continue paying $5 for the whole evening. Hope to see you there ! Fernando ./ LaPracticaTango@live.com