Visiting teachers
GUEST WORKSHOPS
Guest workshops are open to everyone in the tango community, whether or not you take my regular classes. I try to bring the best teachers of social tango to Los Angeles every year so all of us can continue to grow as dancers and expand our knowledge and appreciation of this beautiful dance. These are teachers I want to study with, and I take the classes along with the students. I then review the material in my own classes so the students can practice and retain it.
All guest teachers are available for private lessons. Prices vary and discounts are available for multiple classes. Call me for information at (323) 653-5883.
OSCAR CASAS & ANA MIGUEL!
February 28 - March 13, 2012 Performances: MILONGA LOS AMIGOS IN PASADENA on Saturday, March 10th Oscar & Ana wowed Los Angeles last year! They are teachers who LOVE teaching. They are total professionals as well as super-nice people. Their performances are spontaneous and completely improvised. They embody the sheer joy of dancing tango with connection and musicality. These two are PURE FUN! Book your private lessons NOW--they will fill up.
Oscar teaches regular classes at El Beso in Buenos Aires when he is not traveling the world to teach and perform. He was born in Parque Patricios, a well-known tango barrio in Buenos Aires. His parents were avid tango dancers, and in the 1950s and '60s they organized three different milongas per week, which regularly drew in 400-500 dancers. He was very much influenced by his father, both by osmosis and discussion. Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and his teaching. He is very milonguero, and is respected by the old guard in the milongas of BA. He is also extremely popular with young tangueros. He teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in improvisation, always interpreting the music and respecting the character of the different orchestras. Oscar is especially interested in the dynamics and cadencia of the dance. Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded milongas. Ana started teaching with the famous Argentine instructor and performer Pocho Pizarro. From 2005 to 2008, she performed in the show “Bacanazo” which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Gardel from 2006 to 2010 in BA. She is a great teacher in her own right, meticulous and detailed in her explanations. She follows with energy, dynamics and creativity. CLASS SCHEDULE: All classes at Hollywood Dance Center, 817 No. Highland Ave, Los Angeles 90038. Free parking on both sides of Highland and in any of the spaces behind the studio & adjacent buildings on that block. Access those spaces from the alley just west of Highland between Waring Ave. & Willoughby Ave. Do not park in the Frazee Paint lot. EXACT CLASS TOPICS TO BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW, BUT YOU CAN BE SURE THERE WILL BE LOTS OF TANGO TECHNIQUE, LOTS OF CREATIVITY & LOTS OF MILONGA. BE PREPARED FOR LOTS OF FUN! Thursdays, March 1st & 8th: 8:15 – 9: 40 pm & 9:50 – 11:15 pm Fridays, March 2nd & 9th: 8:30 – 10 pm & 10:15 – 11:45 pm Saturdays: March 3rd: 5 – 6:25 pm & 6:35 -- 8 pm; March 10th: 2 -- 3:30 pm Sundays, March 4th & 11th: 2 – 3:25 pm & 3:35 -- 5 pm PRICES: $25 per class, 5 – 8 classes for $22 each; 9 – 15 classes $20 each. Payment by cash, check or Paypal (call Linda to arrange). PRIVATE CLASSES: $120 (no studio rental fee) FOR MORE INFO. AND RESERVATIONS: Call Linda Valentino at (323) 653-5883. Friend A Puro Tango on Facebook!
Don't miss Oscar--a master teacher & Youtube tango phenomenon!
TANGO MIO MILONGA in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 28th
GUSTAVO BENZECRY SABA & MARIA OLIVERA!

June 5 - 12, 2012
Two of our favorite teachers make their FOURTH visit to Los Angeles in June. Known for their impeccable technique and incredibly fun musicality, Gustavo and Maria always make us better dancers. You'll fall in love with them! Save the dates and book your private lessons early!
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Upcoming Events
| Fri Feb 24 @ 9:30PM - 02:00AM Milongas MILONGA LOS AMIGOS @ GRANADA |
| Tue Feb 28 @ 7:00PM - 11:59PM Milongas TANGO MIO MILONGA AT LEONARDO'S |
| Fri Mar 02 @10:00PM - 11:59PM Practicas FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTICA HLYWD. |
| Tue Mar 06 @ 7:00PM - 12:59AM Milongas TANGO MIO MILONGA AT LEONARDO'S |




