Robin Thomas in Atlanta.
December 11-13, 2009
Robin Thomas, from New York, will be in Atlanta December 11-13 . This will be his second solo visit to the Atlanta Tango community, after his workshops in February 2007, and all his participations in the Atlanta Tango Festival since the beginnig.
This coming year Robin won't be able to attend the Atlanta Tango Festival, but he wants to make it up to us with a weekend visit. He will also be the guest DJ at MILONGA GUAPA Friday December 11th.
Do not miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative social teachers in the country. No matter what style of tango you like the most, you will like Robin's teaching.
For the few of you who do not know Robin, here are some videos of Robin (feel free to find your own, youtube has plenty of them):
All about Ganchos
Tango and Milonga
Vals
about Robin
Known and respected internationally both as a dancer and DJ, Robin's enthusiasm for Argentine tango can be seen most clearly in his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes that it is very important for students to dance simply and musically from the very beginning. Building that strong base of connection and musicality early, Robin believes, will allow even very new beginners to feel comfortable and confident on a crowded dance floor and will also lead to a more comprehensive and fluid understanding of more complicated techniques later on. Robin's teaching style reflects this philosophy, and his students appreciate the humorous but still down-to-earth way he presents the material.
Robin is one of the more sought after Tango DJ's in North America. In addition to his regular milonga in New York, he has been invited to DJ to many successful Tango events in the US, Canada and Europe.
More information about Robin at www.robinthomastango.com
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
All workshops are for intermediate and up levels of dancers, but different levels of dancers will be in the class and couples are free to work at their own level. We have prepared an exciting program, with workshops working on turns, essential choreography, milonga and ganchos made easy.
Saturday December 12th:
2:15-3:45pm: Turns
4:00-5:30pm: 5 Essential StepsSunday Deceber 13th:
2:15-3:45pm: Ganchos
4:00-5:30pm: Milonga
YOU WILL NEED A PARTNER FOR THE WORKSHOPS. Please try to find a partner among your fellow dancers. We can try to help you find a partner, but we can not guarantee a good match. Please send us a message using our CONTACT page.
Also, try to find a partner using our Facebook group.
LOCATION
Workshops will take place at The Gym at Peachtree Presbyterian Church
3434 Roswell Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
MAP
MILONGA GUAPA FRIDAY NIGHT
Robin Thomas will be the guest DJ of this new milonga in Atlanta organized by April Parker. Did I mention that Robin is one of the best DJs in the country? Come to the milonga to learn by yourself why he is continously invited to DJ all over the country.
These are the details of the milonga:
Friday December 11th
Milonga Guapa (organized by April Parker)
DJ: Robin Thomas
9pm-12:30am
Take Hold Ballroom
721 Miami Circle NE Suite 103
Atlanta, GA 30324
678-499-1111
$10 ($5 for students) or included in the weekend pass.
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
We can help your economy by pricing the workshops as low as possible. These are the prices:
4 workshops + Milonga Guapa: $85 ($65 for students)
1 day of workshops: $40 ($30 for students)
Each workshop: $25 ($20 for students)
Special offer for locals: We want to attract as many out of town dancers as possible to make this a real regional event, so we want to offer visitors the possibility of staying with local dancers for the weekend.
If you host a visitor from out of town in your home, you can register for the four classes for just $60 (this special pass does not include MILONGA GUAPA). Please let us know of your availability, how much room can you offer and any special conditions. If you are a student hosting visitors, we will also give you a special price.
Visitors: Please send us a message using our CONTACT form if you need help to find a place to stay. We can not garantee an offer from a local dancer, but we will try to find you accomodations.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Robin will be available to teach private classes in a limited basis (probably no more than 6 classes total). The available spots will be asigned in a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to people registered for the workshops.
Please contact us by e-mail or phone (404-376 6732).
More tango that weekend...
So far, there is one more milonga regularly scheduled for that weekend. As it is Atlanta Tango's policy, Robin will be attending that milonga.
Barrio Norte Milonga
9pm-12am
Atlanta Ballroom Dance Center
6125 Roswell Rd., 1/2-mile north of I-285
Atlanta, GA
404-325-1360
$10
