Workshops with Yvonne Meissner

First time in Seattle!

Yvonne Meissner is quite simply one of the most distinctive, interesting, and refined dancers--male or female--dancing in the world today. In a dance that tends to be stylistically defined by the lead's role, Yvonne stands out as the singular exception with a style that gives the follow's role new vibrancy. She must be seen to be believed. For more information on Yvonne and her partner Eduardo Aguirre, see her Web site at http://www.torito.nl/yvonne. For a fascinating interview with Yvonne in El Once, click here.

Check back frequently for updates on Yvonne's workshops in Port Townsend on Sunday, July 13, and for her availability for private lessons. Space is filling fast, so contact us as soon as possible to reserve a time at info@tango42.biz or call us at 206 525 5928.

Thursday, July 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Body Works: Secrets of the Hips and Torsion in Your Dancing 

Yvonne is well-known for her use of torsion in her dancing to help create a connection that allows space and opportunity for her signature adornments and rhythmic accents. Follows will especially appreciate this workshop, as it will lay the foundation for unlocking a range of possibilities for the follower's movements that previously would have seemed impossible. Leads will appreciate her analysis of the embrace that makes this style possible.

Level: Intermediate/advanced

Location: Experience Shoes, 912 Alaskan Way (Seattle waterfront, under the viaduct across from the ferry terminal)

Cost: $20

Friday, July 11, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Decorations on a Crowded Floor for Him and Her: Secrets from Almagro Viejo 

Yvonne is perhaps best known for her uncanny ability to adorn, embellish, accent, and otherwise dance--really DANCE--within the confines of the close embrace and the context of the lead. Her movements, many of which seem impossible to the uninitiated, never disturb or compete with the lead in any way, and always add to the shared experience of the dance. In this workshop, she shares her techniques for how this is accomplished.

Level: Intermediate/advanced

Location: Century Ballroom, before the dance. Performances during the dance by Yvonne and guests.

Workshop only: $15 Workshop and dance: $20

Workshops in Port Townsend

Workshops with Yvonne Sunday, July 13 at the Masonic Hall (behind the Post Office)

1:15 to 2:30    Beginning
2:45 to 4:00   All levels
4:15 to 5:30   Intermediate/ Adv

Cost is $15 per class or $35 for all three classes.  Registration is 15 minutes before class. Contact Nat Natali at natnatali@yahoo.com or 360-385-2805 if you have questions.

Contact Michelle Badion and Evan Wallace for information about workshops, private lessons with Yvonne, and ongoing classes:

206-525-5928 (Studio)
info@tango42.biz
 

Other Tango42 workshops...

There is no better way to improve your dancing than studying with visiting maestros from Argentina (and, increasingly, from other parts of the world). Larry Martin, Michelle, and Evan have hosted some of the finest dancers in the world for workshops, including:

• Carlos Gavito

• Fabian Salas

• Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo

• Diego and Carolina

• El Indio and Marianna

• El Pulpo

• Daniella and Armando

• Omar Vega and Rebecca Schulman

• Patricio and Eva

• Leandro and Andrea

• Metin

And many, many others. Fabian Salas will be returning soon--check back for information on the next event!

Yvonne Meissner and Eduardo Aguirre