Special DJ Workshop

  DJ Workshop by Guest DJ Rodrigo Charrua Saraibe
 Saturday March 30 from 9.15 – 11.15 am in Caló Room. $38 Online Pre-registration till March 14. $45 with cash at door

Workshop description: Tango DJing is based on feelings, knowledge and technical rules – the three combined in the right way and the right amounts. During the 120 minute workshop we will mainly deal with the necessary basic knowledge to build a playlist. We will also go through some technical issues and the feelings involved. We will talk about: Genres, Orchestras, Eras Playlist and Tandas.

Chacarera Special Workshop by Alejandra Armenti & Daniel Juarez $50 at Door

Alejandra Armenti & Daniel Juarez will direct this special workshop designed for dancers who are interested in learning and/or improving the most popular traditional folkloric dance from Argentina, the Chacarera.

This workshop is not included in the festival passes.

Saturday 2.15 -3.30pm at Gateway Ballroom (ballroom is subject to change. Please check before attending the class)

DJ WORKSHOP

Rodrigo Saraibe “DJ Charrua” will direct a special intensive DJ workshop on Saturday April 19 from 12.45 to 2.30pm at the San Ramon ballroom.

This workshop is designed for dancers and tangueros who are interested in learning about tango music, or have aspirations to either want to become a DJ for tango, or to improve their skills.

The main topics will be:

  • Audio & Software
  • History
  • DJ Lab

The workshop will cover the basic history of tango (periods, orchestra styles, orchestras review, top tens in instrumental tango, vocals, milonga and vals) ; the understanding of computer -to -dance hall technology and an interesting DJ lab where you will be to put the theory (milonga structure, creation of tandas; how to distribute the tandas in the milonga, etc) in practice.

More experience Djs do come and be part of the conversation!

Cost: $40 per person if check is received before April 2nd

$45 cash at door

STAGE TANGO WORKSHOP

Cristian and Leah will be teaching a Special Stage Tango Workshop for couples (outside program)

(Intensive 75 min class for advanced level; registration in couples): 

TOPICS: “Choreographic resources/elements;technique; use of the space”

This outside program workshop is designed for competitors and advanced dancers who are interested in improving their performance level. Tools and technique for stage style; how to use the space properly when creating a sequence/ choreography.

Sunday April 21 from 12.50 am to 2.05 pm at D’Arienzo Ballroom.

COST: pre-registration by check $65 per couple if check is received before April 2nd; $85 per couple cash at door