Friday, November 21^st at Sally Loo's, San Luis Obispo

6:30 – 7:30 pm Chamuyo and
7:30 – 9:30 pm Milonga

There is so much more to Tango than just dancing! Kick off the evening with a free discussion group (chamuyo) with Christy Coté. Get her perspective on the music, dance, and culture of Tango. Bring your questions and enjoy the evening with this personable and dynamic instructor.

Continue the evening with great food, drink, music, and most of all dancing. No cover for this social dancing event at Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe, 1804 Osos St., San Luis Obispo (near the railroad station).

Saturday, November 22^nd at Motions, Atascadero

Based on the book by Joaquin Amenabar “Tango:Let’s Dance to the Music” this workshop gives you insight into how a typical tango or Vals song is structured and how that information may help you to express the musicality at a higher level.   Keep in mind that musicality is the responsibility of BOTH the leader and the follower so this workshop is invaluable for everyone who dances Argentine Tango.   Books (including instructional DVD and music CD) will be available for sale.  Since Christy’s teaching is highly connected to the musicality, this workshop is recommended for all who plan to take her workshops.

Christy shares with you her “Recipe” for success on the dance floor in close embrace. The “Recipe” includes:  Cadencia, Cadencia/Left Turn, Cadencia/Right Turn, Back Ochos & Molinete Right in Cross System. The emphasis is on good navigation and musicality for the highest quality dance possible for both leader and follower. Everyone can benefit from Christy’s “Recipe” while advanced dancers will be able to add additional inventory of elements to the “soup”! If you are relatively new to Argentine Tango, it is recommended to purchase figures 2, 3, & 5 from Christy’s Bronze Level videos which are available online for $2.99 each.

Based on Gold Level figure #39 from the newly released instructional videos by Christy Coté & George Garcia, this workshop will dive deep into the advanced technique required for dramatic Boleos and Molinete with the leader’s Double Lapiz. These elements will be linked into an exciting figure covering 2 phrases of tango music to give students an idea of how the elements might be used in a musical way. Finally, students will have the chance to create their own musicality with the same elements. Students who own the video may want to practice in advance of the workshop to get the most out of this class. Figure #39 may be purchased individually online for $3.99. 

Saturday & Sunday at Javi & Sonia's home, Atascadero

Everyone is welcome at Javi & Sonia's place, 11608 Cardelina Ln, Atascadero, if you would like to bring snacks, drinks, or to change clothes before/after the workshop, please let them know: Sonia's Cell 268-4690 & Javi's Cell 296-8200.

Saturday, November 22^nd at Rich & Lina's home, Atascadero

Milonga (social dancing) at Rich & Lina's home, 10205 San Lucas Rd, Atascadero, no cover. Some GPS databases may try to take you on non-existant roads in this area. So, you may want to download these detailed directions or pickup a copy in class. And yes, Christy will do a demo. You are more than welcome to change cloths here when you arrive if you would like.

Sunday, November 23^rd at Motions, Atascadero

This workshop takes a close look at the musicality of one particular song: Silueta Portena by Francisco Canero as an example of how each recording or Milonga from the Golden Era of Tango has various moods that should be interpreted by using either Milonga Traspie or Milonga Lisa to express those moods.  It is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with this song before attending the workshop (Available on iTunes for $0.99).

Christy shares with you her 4 very specific tips for instantly improving leaders' Vals musicality while followers will be able to exercise their embellishments in a more musical way as well. As they say, it takes 2 to Tango…and it takes 2 to create the musicality we all yearn for in our dancing.   Students will be able to incorporate these tips into their own vocabulary for a higher level Vals. The "Structure of an Argentine Tango or Vals Song” (Sat at 12n) and “Christy’s Recipe for Success on the Dance Floor” (Sat at 1:30) classes are highly highly recommended to prepare for this class.

Based on Platinum Level figure #54 from the newly released instructional videos by Christy Coté & George Garcia this workshop will dive deep into the advanced technique required for Patada (kicking between the followers legs!) and Colgada (handing technique) to Leader’s Enganche (leader’s hook). These elements will be linked into an exciting figure covering 2 phrases of tango music to give students an idea of how the elements might be used in musical way. Finally, students will have the chance to create their own musicality with the same elements. Students who own the video may want to practice in advance of the workshop to get the most out of this class. Figure #54 may be purchased individually online for $3.99.