Workshops with Thomas Howlin
Sept 7th – Sept 9th
Durham, NC
Tomas is coming to the Triangle for a celebratory weekend of learning! To learn more about this fantastic teacher, please go to www.tomastango.com.
Registration is opened. This is a highly anticipated event, so do not wait until the last minute to register!
Please join our Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/757045671301076/
Schedule
Friday, Sept 7th (TDS- downstairs Studio)
| 7:00pm – 7:30pm | Warm-up and Registration |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Get Down with D’Arienzo – Fun with cortes and syncopation. |
| 9:00 pm – 1:00 am | Welcome Milonga
DJ: Alicia Lazarowski |
Saturday, Sept 8th (TDS- Back Studio)
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Warm-up and Registration |
| 12:30pm – 2:00pm | The Art of Turning I: Day Intensive – Find your axis, tune your pivots, spiral your world. Understanding the three distinct building blocks for rotation in tango: axis, pivots, and spiraling. This day will be broken into two sections. |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm | The Art of Turning II: Day Intensive – Find your axis, tune your pivots, spiral your world. Understanding the three distinct building blocks for rotation in tango: axis, pivots, and spiraling. This day will be broken into two sections. |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | QA/Practice/Closing |
| 9:00pm – 2:00am | A Celebratory Milonga Utopia – DJ Amer |
Sunday, Sept. 9th (TDS – Back Studio)
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Demystifying boleos to execute them with ease and convey expression. |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00pm – 4:30 pm | Fun and sassy moves in close embrace: can you handle it? |
If you have any questions, contact jae@tangoutopia.com
See further below for pricing and registration details.
BIO
Tomas Howlin is a professional Argentine Tango dancer, performer, and teacher with over 25 years of experience. Each of his movements are deeply inspired by the traditional aesthetic that have characterized the style and elegance of this dance for the past sixty years. His performing career started in the well-known tango clubs of Buenos Aires and branched out internationally as he performed and choreographed for theater and film, as well as for tango festivals throughout Argentina, the United States, and Europe. A patient and dedicated teacher, Tomas has developed a unique method and approach grounded in his Argentine cultural roots. Tomas’ students have described him as an inspiring teacher who makes tango accessible and dancing it a continually renewed experience. He has long been a regular and sought-after teacher for festivals throughout North America and Europe. Along with his knowledge and mastery of tango, Tomas teaches fluidly in Spanish, English, and French. (Read more…)
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
We offer the following options:
Full Package (Friday – Sunday), 5 workshops, 2 milonga, 1 guided practica
- Individual : $160
- Couple : $290
Weekend Package (Saturday – Sunday), 4 workshops and 1 milonga, 1 guided practica
- Individual : $140
- Couple : $260
Daily Package
- Friday(1 class, 1 milonga): $40
- Saturday(2 classes, 1 practica, 1 milonga): $80
- Sunday(2 class, 1 practica): $70
Milonga
- Friday Welcome Milonga: $10 (admission paid at the door)
- Saturday Milonga: $15 (admission paid at the door)
* For the workshops, we strongly recommend early registration as there are limited slots.
Individual Registration
To register individual packages, make sure to choose your role in the class.
Couple Registration
Daily Registration
Refunds
Please contact us ASAP:
100% refund if cancellation occurs on or before Apr 13th.
50% refund if cancellation occurs between Apr 14th and May 6th.
GENDER BALANCE
A gender balanced class will allow for the maximum learning experience and we will work towards achieving this. As such, if imbalance is evident during registration, we will create a waitlist. You will be notified if you are on the list and when your registration is accepted. Weekend pass registration has priority over other passes.
LODGING
If you need lodging for the weekend, please contact jae@tangoutopia.com or visit our facebook page and feel free to ask local community members. We have a reputation of being very friendly.
https://www.facebook.com/events/935864613112428/
PRIVATE LESSONS
Thomas Howlin will be available for private lessons, make inquiries at Jae@tangoutopia.com.
LOCATION
Triangle Dance Studio (TDS)
Address: 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham (near RTP), NC 27703
Tel: (919) 598-3265
http://www.triangledancestudio.com
CONTACT
For workshop info, contact us at jae@tangoutopia.com