For people who don't know, Hugo and Celina are professional Stage Argentine Tango dancers. They have appeared in many Broadway-style Tango shows, as well as invited to many Tango festivals to perform and to teach (an example is NOLA Tango Festival in New Orleans this past weekend). In other words, they are THE Tango dancers when general people think of professional Tango dancers. They are from Buenos Aires and currently live in Dallas.
We invited them to OKC in 2013, and that's how I first met them. Their dances were real deal. When I watch dances, I never lie to myself, always telling myself the honest impressions, from ho-hum, meh, amusing, not good enough, etc, to "wow, that was great". They were awe-inspiring "wow, that was great", completely deserving theater shows that we pay to watch for. And I got to tell you, such dancers are rare.
They are going to have this 10 hour Tango intensive, limited to 20 couples (they say they'll rotate. No partner is required). There are only few opening as of today.
They let me know about the intensive on 5/23, about a month ago. Since this event is looking good, I was considering having a mini-vacation weekend for this. But this late May-June has been just quite busy for me, due to some seasonal events and ongoing projects. After all, I'm going to forgo this one and aim for the next (shrug). I'll go to some local parties this weekend instead.
People seek different things from a Tango event/festival. One is classes from decent (and new) instructors to improve your dance, which can be a learning opportunity for all. Even for advanced dancers or teachers, classes can provide an opportunity to learn how other instructors teach a subject. Another is, of course, milonga/party with new people. The other is watching demonstrations and shows by professionals for entertainment. Then, travel opportunity for different location like regular vacation; shopping for fancy dance clothes and shoes; making memories; or making new friends, etc.etc.
This upcoming event has it all; intensive/classes, a milonga, demos/shows, and (if you are from outside of Dallas) travel and relocation. There will be out-of-towners, too.
So, here I recommend this event to all serious Tango dancers around. Please contact Hugo and Celina if interested.
Registration page link.
