HOT Winter Tango !!!
St Louis MO, Dec 4-8, 2008
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Guest instructors:
Brigitta Winkler (Berlin & NYC),
Tomas Howlin (Montreal & Buenos Aires),
Luciana Valle (Buenos Aires),
Alex Krebs (Portland),
Robin Thomas (NYC),
Kyla Mares (NYC),
Felipe Martinez (San Franciscco),
Shorey Myers (Berkeley),
Andrea Ducane (Minneapolis),
DJs:
Shorey Myers (Berkeley),
Ramu Pyreddy (Washington DC),
Alex Krebs (Portland),
Robin Thomas (NYC),
Henry Finkelstein (New Haven),
Mike Tennant (St Louis),
Additional pre- and post-festival classes with guest instructors:
Luciana Valle & Alex Krebs (Dec 4 & 8) .
Festival information to download:
- Guest instructors:
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Brigitta Winkler (Berlin & NYC),
Tomas Howlin (Montreal & Buenos Aires),
Luciana Valle (Buenos Aires),
Alex Krebs (Portland),
Robin Thomas (NYC),
Kyla Mares (NYC),
Felipe Martinez (San Franciscco),
Shorey Myers (Berkeley),
Andrea Ducane (Minneapolis),
- DJs:
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Shorey Myers (Berkeley),
Ramu Pyreddy (Washington DC),
Alex Krebs (Portland),
Robin Thomas (NYC),
Henry Finkelstein (New Haven),
Mike Tennant (St Louis),
- Additional pre- and post-festival classes with guest instructors:
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Luciana Valle & Alex Krebs (Dec 4 & 8) .
- PDF of schedule
- PDF of restaurant list
- PDF of maps
- interactive map
- PDF of local transportation information
Celebrate the winter holidays with hot tango in historic St Louis! This weekend will provide not-to-be missed classes and dancing for experienced dancers in a friendly and intimate environment.
This is a small festival with enrollment limited to 120 participants (including milongas) and gender balanced. Pre-registration is required (including milongas). Early registration is strongly encouraged as registration will be closed when the quota of 60 followers and 60 leaders is reached. Last year the festival sold out 3 months in advance for followers. The festival has developed a reputation for the high quality of instruction and dancing, as well as for intimacy and friendliness. Participants come from all over North America, with at least 1/3 of the participants tango instructors. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed, with an emphasis on social dancing. Good floorcraft will be essential in the milongas. There is no dress code during the festival. A complimentary wine bar with a wide selection of international wines will be available on Saturday night. Sunday evening will feature free microbrewed beer and pizza. Classes are oriented to serious dancers with multiple-years experience. The level will be advanced. There will be special training for tango instructors and djs, core training and strengthening/flexibility classes as well as additional pre- and post-festival classes. See Travel & Lodging for special discounts on airfare (Frontier and AA), hotels and rental cars during the festival. The venue is conveniently located in a studio near the St Louis airport, with nearby hotels, restuarants and shopping. It features the highest quality floating oak floor. Current list of participants.Some comments from the previous festivals:
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This was an awesome event! All of the teachers were great and the
mixing of teachers was really cool. Seeing them work together is a great example
for many communities. The workshops were great. The teacher training was challenging
which I prefer and provided opportunities for us teachers to learn and share from
each other. The DJ class was very informative. The music was great and very carefully
DJ'd because I found myself dancing really well to unfamiliar music. I feel that I grew
in my musicality during this event. The dancers were highly skilled and also wonderful
friendly people too.
- Pat (Ann Arbor)
I loved this festival. I think it was my favorite of all the ones I have been to!
- Carol (Denver)
The festival was wonderful. The quality of the dancers, the music and the teachers was outstanding. Thank you for putting it all together! The St. Louis festival is on my short list of festivals to attend next year.
- Mikas (Houston)
I wanted to let you know again how much I enjoyed myself in St. Louis. I enjoyed the laid back hospitality and the opportunity to meet people and get to know others better. The classes were great and the atmosphere was warm and cozy, and I carried with me some memorable dances.
- Kristen (Tampa)
This was my second year at Hot Winter Tango, and I went knowing I could count on great teachers and a very high level of dance. Shaun & Berette do an amazing job... I have come to really prefer the smaller festivals and Hot Winter is one of the best in my book.
- Paul (Albuquerque)
The fest had the best floorcraft that I had experienced anywhere!
- Eli (NYC)
I really enjoyed the event and it is me the one who is so thankful: beautiful people, beautiful dances and beautiful venue. I specially enjoyed the intimacy of the whole experience. I think you were very generous throughout many details.
- Tomas (Buenos Aires, Montreal)
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Meet me in St. Louis, Louis.
Meet me at the tango fair.
Don't tell me the lights are shining
Any place but there.
We will dance the hoochie coochie.
I will be your tootsie wootsie
If you will meet me in St. Louis, Louis.
Meet me at the tango fair.
Kerry Mills and Andrew B. Sterling (1904)
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