[HouTango-L] HATA hosts Alicia Pons workshop this weekend, Feb 7-8 & 10

[A. Lester Buck III]

This one almost fell through the cracks, but here are all the details
from HATA's website for the Alicia Pons workshop this weekend.  There
will probably be a milonga associated with this, so check with
HATA. Info: email <info at houstontango.org>, call 713.861.8087

--Lester

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http://www.houstontango.org/work.htm

Houston Argentine Tango Association Hosts Alicia Pons

Saturday, February 7, Sunday, February 8, and Tuesday, February
10, 2004

Alicia Pons is an elegant and accomplished dancer with refined
technique and distinctive personality.  Her ability to imbue the
role of the woman with verve and style has made her one of the most
sought after female partners in Buenos Aires milongas.  And, she
wowed her tango partners here in the US when she visited last year.

She is most noted for her foot play and sensual seduction, which
are done with humor and decorum.   She exemplifies presence in the
dance, and this is a focus in her teaching for both men and women.

As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the partners' connection, and in
particular the woman's ability to not just follow, but to be an
equal protagonist in the dance.  She is a very warm and caring
person who loves to share her knowledge.

Alicia was trained in classical dance from an early age and as
a young woman performed in some of Buenos Aires' most well known
theaters, the Colon, the Coliseo, and the Alvear.  Her introduction
to tango came later, and her first teacher was Graciela Gonzalez,
whose women's technique has shaped her tango footwork. But Alicia
gravitated toward the Milonguero Style and her first inspiration
and male teacher in that style was Tete Rusconi, one of the most
renowned milongueros of his generation.

She has taught for the last several years with Cacho Dante, with
whom she has performed at the Teatro San Martin as part of the
City of Buenos Aires tango festival.  Alicia's teaching methods
are grounded in her academic training.  She holds a degree in
Educational Science and Psychology, and she is currently an
instructor for university level education students, in addition
to teaching with Cacho, being a mother of two sons, and running
her family real estate business.

Location:
King's Dance Center
(Formerly Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance) 
5700 South Rice Avenue (Ballroom to be announced)
Houston, TX 77081
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 7, 2004 

A.  12:00 NOON - 1:30 PM
Walking the Tango:
Using your energy and intention, with emphasis on
posture, embrace, step quality.
(Highly recommended for all levels)

B. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mastering Body Language:
Talking with your body through clear weight changes
balance, shared axis, and connection to your partner. 
(Beg/Int/Adv)

C.   4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 
Turning the Corkscrew: 
Sinuous rotations on your axis and balance for
crowded dance floors.
(Int/Adv)

Sunday, February 8 
D.   12:00 NOON - 1:30 PM
Various Rhythms:
Use of rhythm in bounce-back, or rebote steps that
can go from Tango to Milonga.
(Int/Adv) 

E. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
Combinations: 
Ochos with pivots in Milonguero Style, and voleos
and Sacadas respecting the space on the dance floor.
(Int/Adv)

F. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 
Women's Techniques:
Presence for women, i.e., posture, balance, step 
quality and adornments for elegance, seduction and
style.
(Int/Adv) 

Tuesday, February 10
G. 8::00 PM - 9:00 PM 
Review: (Alicia's Selections)
Review based on progress during workshops 
(Beg/Int/Adv)

Please note: Alicia Pons reserves the right to adjust her teaching
material to the capabilities of the student bodies.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your workshop
for registration at the door, or if your payment was not
mailed. Space is reserved in workshops on a first-come,
first-served basis. Questions? E-mail: info at houstontango.org

Enrollment is reserved by receipt of payment made to
Houston Argentine Tango Association
1302 Waugh Drive, PMB 169
Houston, TX 77019-4944

Registration may be initiated <http://www.houstontango.org>
(see "Registration" page), in class, or by mail (see printable 
form below). 

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ALICIA PONS WORKSHOP(S), FEBRUARY 7, 8 and 10, 2004

This form may be printed and mailed with your check, or brought
to class, or to the workshop.  (One form per student please.)
Space is reserved in workshops on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please write on your check the letter(s) of the workshop(s)
you would like your registration to include.

Name of student: __________________________________

Leader: ________  Follower: _______

Address: _________________________________________

City: _____________ State: _____  Zip: ________________ 

E-mail: ___________________________________________

Phone(s): 
Home: ____________________  Office: _________________

Cell: ______________________________________________

Cost:
$25 per person for one or two workshops
$20 per person for each workshop if registering 
for more than two workshops
(Discounts of 20% with presentation of current 
student ID.) 

Please circle the letter(s) of the workshop(s) you would like
your registration to include, calculate your cost, and total.

Saturday, February 7     A  - B  - C     $_________

Sunday, February 8       D  -  E - F     $_________

Tuesday, February 10     G               $_________


TOTAL ENCLOSED                           $_________

(Address from previous page reproduced below for 
your convenience.)

Enrollment is reserved by receipt of payment made to...

Houston Argentine Tango Association
1302 Waugh Drive
PMB 169
Houston, TX 77019-4944