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Esteban Cortez and Evelyn Rivera
(Uruguay)

31/Aug-25/Sep 2007
Note: Final Weekend topics have been updated
E&E's trip to Bali confirmed for 13-19/sep

Our dance is based on the investigation of the new dynamics that is also known as "Nuevo Tango" today. We like to show our students how to understand and live the essence of tango. For us the dance is comfortable, dynamic, and an expressive dialog. That is today our way. Esteban and Evelyn

Esteban Cortez and Evelyn Rivera ( http://eyetango.net ) are among the best tango performers and instructors of their generation in Montevideo, Uruguay. Their youth, strength and creativity let them express a wide range of styles, from live shows with orchestras of diverse tendencies, to recorded music, and interpretation from Canyengue to Fantasia.

In recent years, they have focused on Nuevo Tango, helping to innovate and popularize new elements, and modernizing the dance for contemporary music. Since 2002 they have travelled the world presenting tango workshops in Europe and Asia, and also appear in the stage show "Flor de Tango".

This is their fourth year visiting Singapore. They will be spending a month in Singapore and the nearby cities, and help create interest in tango among younger people.

About the Instructors

Esteban started his dance education in classical dance, contemporary dance, and folk dance of Uruguay. In 1995 he began to study tango under Argentinian masters such as Osvaldo Zotto, Luis Solanas, Raul Bravo and Los Dinzel. He has worked with the orchestras of Ruben de Lapuente, Donato Racciatti, Atilio Stamponi and Coor Tango Orchaetra, and also with some Uruguay artist such as Malena Muyaa Gustavo Nocetti and Horacio Ferre. In 1998 he was invited to choreograph for the Montevideo Philarmonic Orchestra. He produced the show Naturalmente Tango and started the tango company Tangotan.

Evelyn trained in ballet in Escuela Nacional de Danza. Since 1996 she has studied under some of the best Tango teachers in the Rio de la Plata, like Raul Bravo, Elena Vilarino, Osvaldo Zotto, Jose Artigas and Omar Correa.

About Tango in Uruguay

The Rio de la Plata separates the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires from the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. Historically and culturally, the two neighbouring cities are closely linked. The inhabitants of these two port cities are called porteños, and it is here, against the backdrop of European immigrants and economic hardship, that Tango first developed. Some of the earliest and best known tango compositions, like "La Cumparsita", were written by Uruguayan composers. Today, Montevideo boasts the second most active Tango population in South America.

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Meet the Maestros : Esteban and Evelyn will perform exhibition dances at these milongas. Don't miss the chance to see them in action! Welcome Fri 31/aug @Abrazos Fri 7/sep @Abrazos Farewell Sat 22/sep @Abrazos

 
Teaching Schedule

Date	Time	Level*	Title	Code
Week 1 - Prep the Foundation
Fri 31/aug	7.30-9pm	BI	Fundamentals: leading + dissociation + energy	A1
Sat 1/sep	3.30-5pm	BIA	Ganchos: two dynamics	A2
Sat 1/sep	5-6.30pm	BIA	Musicality	A3
Sun 2/sep	1-2.30pm	BIA	Milonga + Rhythm	A4
Sun 2/sep	2.30-4pm	BI	Boleos: circular and linear	A5
Sun 2/sep	4-5.30pm	IA	Ganchos and Atrapadas	A6
Week 2 - Discover New Elements
Fri 7/sep	7.30-9pm	IA	Boleos + Atrapadas + Soltadas	A7
Sat 8/sep	3.30-5pm	IA	Elasticos	A8
Sat 8/sep	5-6.30pm	IA	Combination: colgadas and volcadas	A9
Sun 9/sep	1-2.30pm	IA	Advanced Combinations	A10
Sun 9/sep	2.30-4pm	IA	Levantadas: from ganchos / piernazosi Alteraciones	A11
Sun 9/sep	4-5.30pm	IA	Tumbadas: from ganchos / piernazos Linear Boleo	A12
Week 3 - One Week in Bali
Week 4 - Technical Workshops
Sat 22/sep	5-6pm	BIA	Ladies' Technique Pt 1 of 2*	A13
Sat 22/sep	6-7.30pm	BI	Combinations with Intermediate Elements	A14
Sun 23/sep	2.30-3.30pm	BIA	Ladies' Technique Pt 2 of 2*	A15
Sun 23/sep	3.30-5pm	IA	Levantada from Piernazo	A16

*B=Beginner I=Intermediate A=Advanced
*Ladies Technique part 1 and 2 should be taken together

• Week 1 - Prep the Foundation
  -- For students who have not learned from Esteban and Evelyn before, this weekend introduces many concepts that are unique to their style of dancing -- the dynamics of the new tango, the musicality of contemporary sounds, the playful improvisation of old milongueros. Learn the techniques of Boleo (whip), Gancho (hook), and Atrapada (catch).
  
  
• Week 2 - Discover New Elements
  -- For students ready to explore the frontiers, Esteban and Evelyn offers new elements to test your limits, based on the newest innovations from the world's tango masters. Discover what are: Soltadas (loosen), Elasticos (elastics), Levantada (raise), Tumbada (knock down), Colgada (hung), Volcada (spill). If you wish to attend the second week, you are strongly advised to take the courses in first week as a refresher.
  
  
• Week 4 - Technical Workshops
  -- If you are new to tango or "Nuevo Tango", you should take these weekend workshops to revise important concepts.

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Private Sessions with Esteban and Evelyn in Singapore

Private sessions can be arranged anytime during their stay in Singapore from 31-aug to 25-sep. To make a reservation, please email the organiser or sms 9637-3512. Private classes are $150 per hour inclusive of studio charges.

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Packages

The class topics are arranged in the sequence of difficulty to help you progress. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE GROUPS OF CLASSES AS A PACKAGE. The following price bundles are designed to meet your learning needs and contain offers for milongas and other deals:

Price	Classes	Sessions	Bundled	Offers
$150	3	Any 3 sessions, e.g. Beginner: A1-A3 Improver: A4-A6 Intermediate: A7-A9 Advanced: A10-A12	Any 2 Milongas	Bring friends to Milongas @ $4 off entrada 10% Shoe Discounts Free entry to Practicas (regular $10) Extra private lessons with E&E @ $135/hr (regular $150/hr) (All offer valid until 30/Sep)
$250	6	Any 6 sessions, e.g. Beginner: A1-A6 Improver: A4-A9 Interm/Adv: A7-A12
$400	9	Any 9 sessions	Any 4 Milongas
$500	12	Any 12 sessions

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Details for Participants

Venue: Abrazos (abrazosclub.com website)
568 Ganges Avenue #02-100
(Nearest MRT Station: City Hall, transfer bus 51).

Price of each 90-minute group class:
   » $40 for Adults
   » $38 (5% discount) if classes are confirmed and paid up 5 days in advance.
   » $38 (5% discount) for Full-time Students, NS Men, and Retirees
Please book your place well in advance. If there are still vacancies, you may also register at the door.

Better prices are available if:

• you prepay for classes under Abrazos' season pass program:
     » 5 classes = $185 (7.5% discount) $37 per extra class
     » 10 classes = $360 (10% discount) $36 per extra class
     » 15 classes = $525 (12.5% discount) $35 per extra class
  Season passes are valid for 6 months and can be used for all Abrazos workshops. During validity period they can be upgraded by paying the difference. Please note season passes are not refundable for cash. Season passes under TangoSingapore will be phased out once they are fully consumed.
  
  
• you are a member of Abrazos' Continuing Education program for serious dancers. The workshop sessions will be included in your quota of classes for the month.

To pre-register, send an email to info@tangoeast.com with your details and the classes you wish to take, or SMS to 9637-3512. Payment should be made in cash, by NETS at Abrazos, or by cheques payable to "TANGO EAST PTE LTD". Registration and collection are done at the door of the class.

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Other Issues

• No partner? You are encouraged to come with a partner of the same level -- best way is to come for practicas before the workshop to meet other tangueros, and make arrangement to come to the same session. For lower level classes, there will be rotation of partners during the class for unpartnered participants. For higher level classes, you need to have a fixed partner for best learning results.
  
  
• Videography Please ask instructor for permission before taping. Instructor usually do a recap of the lesson in the last 10 minutes for Q&A -- that is the best time to record.
  
  
• Late Registration Please note the cut-off date for pre-registration. If you miss the deadline, you can still enjoy the lower rate by taking a season pass of 4 or more classes. Once you are pre-registered you can add more classes at the same preferred rate later.
  
  
• Cancellation of class We reserve the right to cancel a class if the number of participants is too few. You will be given a credit to redeem at another workshop.
  
  
• No-Shows We assume all tangueros to be credit-worthy, so we do not ask for pre-payment when you register. But if you fail to show up for a class after booking, your "good credit" record will become tainted and in future you may be required to pre-pay for class.
  
  
• Out of Town: If you are visiting from outside Singapore, contact us if you need any help or information -- our hotline is 96373512 or email info@tangoeast.com