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 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

Facundo Posadas in Maui, starting March 10th at Curves Gym in Pukalani

See the full schedule in our calendar

Each class will cost $15.00 including a practica after that. In some cases you’ll be welcome to come for the practica only for $5:00 (see the calendar)

The cost for the whole workshop including all 8 classes and practicas is $100 if you pay in advance. Please contact Dottee (dotteedottee@mac.com)

Yes, after great expectations since his first visit last year Facundo is back in Maui with us.

Starting next Tuesday at 7 pm at Curves Gym, in Pukalani (95 Makawao Ave #202) he will offer a series of 8 classes, all of them followed by a practice for a total of 3hs of tango with the Maestro.

We'll be working on the fundamentals as well as some new steps to add to your vocabulary. Facundo's was fenomenal last year with his series on milonga.

It is also a great oportunity for beginners who want to start with the right foot. Facundo is a living legend who's been dancing and teaching profesionally since the early '50's . His dance is simple yet elegant and dynamic, true to the salon style.

Facundo Posadas is an icon in the world of Argentine Tango and the only Afro-Argentine traveling the world to share the roots of this dance by teaching Milonga and Candombe. Robert Farris Thompson writes of Facundo in his book Tango:The Art History of Love "today's master of Argentine tango, milonga, and jazz dance" and tells of the rich history of the Posadas family dating back to the 1800s.

Facundo started dancing at a young age and enjoyed dancing in Buenos Aires all his life. He’s been dancing since the early ‘50’s with many of the great orchestras of the Golden Age such as that of Jose Basso, Anibal Troilo, Osvaldo Pugliese, Juan D'Arienzo, Carlos DiSarli, Miguel Calo, and Jose Colangelo. Since 1997 he has traveled extensively teaching and performing at festivals and tango communities around the world such as the Miami Tango Fantasy (8 years), Tango Society of Boston (9 years), New York City's La Nacional (5 years), and Triangulo Tanguero of North Carolina (6 years). AND NOW WE HAVE HIM ON HAWAII !!!

He has also been in 6 films including Tango The Obsession in which Facundo also narrates, Tango Un Giro Extraño, Despabilate Amor Afro-Argentinos, Negro Che and El Cafe de Los Maestros (by Gustavo Santaolaya filmed in the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires). He has also been featured in many television shows for Buenos Aires television as well as the BBC in London. Those of us who took his classes during the past tango fest in august know the beauty and simplicity of his elegant style, making it possible and easy to understand for dancers of all levels and all ages. Facundo is living history, to me learning from him is like learning the Blues from BB King or John Lee Hooker. Facundo will help us work on all the fundamentals, posture, balance, walk, embrace, connection. His flexible and dynamic teaching method allows him to adapt to our particular needs making progress as we go, we learn exactly what we need at the time, not what’s written on a fixed program. This method proved fun and successful during his last visit. Experience the beauty and freedom of Tango Salon, after canyengue, the most old and traditional form of tango, elegant, playful and intense at the same time.

Learn the fundational elements that you can then translate to other forms of tango like Milonguero or Nuevo. Get to know those little simple tips and tricks that make the big difference and things will be possible for everybody. We will visit all four rhythms, Tango, Vals, Milonga, and Candombe, and if we are interested enough, we can have a full class dedicated to Traditional Candombe, a true African dance derived from the Congo traditional rhythms. Visit Facundo at www.facundoposadastango.com.ar for some images.

See the full schedule in our calendar

Here are some links to see Facundo dancing,

Facundo and Lizelot , Tango Amor Show

Facundo and Maria Jose, just a couple of months ago,

Tango



Milonga



And his glory, Candombe !



Are you gonna miss him ?