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Tango360™
A Performance Tango Workshop
Current classes held in Boulder and Denver, Colorado. For registration information, please send an email to: deb@danceoftheheart.com
What is "Tango360™ ?"
Tango360™ is a performance tango workshop where tango couples meet to practice the discovery and refinement of theatrically satisfying artistic expression as it applies to tango dancing. The approach we utilize incorporates our long experience in theatrical and "social" tango performance settings, and trains powerful performance skills based on the Meisner/Neighborhood Playhouse "Method" techniques especially adapted to the demands of tango dancing.
Tango360™ facilitators Deborah Sclar and Brian Dunn draw from their decades of performing and teaching experiences, both in and out of the tango world, to guide and assist students in tailoring the practice of this technique to their dancing. We expect this practice to result in riveting, powerful theatrical tango performance in a variety of settings: "milonga performances", stage tango and performance for film/video/still photography.
Tango360™ is for the professional, for the novice and for any human being cultivating artistic excellence in their dance, in their lives and in their work.
Below is the class schedule we’re planning for our first series, subject to RSVP’s:
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Class #1: 4-6pm Saturday, April 5 in Boulder - OR - 7-9pm Wednesday, April 9 in Denver |
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Class #2: 4-6pm Saturday, April 19 in Boulder - OR - 7-9pm Wednesday, April 23 in Denver |
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Class #3: 4-6pm Saturday, May 3 in Boulder - OR - 7-9pm Wednesday, May 7 in Denver |
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Class #4: 4-6pm Saturday, May 17 in Boulder - OR - 7-9pm Wednesday May 21 in Denver |
Because were're limiting the class sizes in order to give each couple the personal attention necessary to meet our goals, we’ll require RSVP’s for each class. Please make arrangements to secure your partner before class. Students without a partner will not be admitted. You'll be expected to find some practice time as a couple outside of Tango360™ sessions to make the most of these classes.
The first class will be held this Saturday, April 5th, from 4 until 6pm at the PreEminence Hall Studio in Boulder (directions below). Directions to the Denver class will be provided to those RSVP's confirming their attendance. Each class is $36/couple, but paying for a series of 4 classes in advance costs $120 a couple or $60 each. PayPal payment by credit card is available (see below).
Our Denver class will hold its first meeting on Wednesday evening, April 9th. We’re still confirming the number of couples, which will allow us to determine what space to secure in Denver to accommodate all attendees comfortably. We’ll communicate further information (specific location, times, etc.) to those who RSVP.
Since you and your partner will be working together, the classes will involve you developing skill in presenting material we’ll assist you in selecting that will exploit your combined strengths in a theatrical/stage worthy context.
We (Brian & Deb) will be filling the role of “directors” for the “cast members” (students in this class series). The goal is to master tango ideas that are more difficult than typical social dancing repertoire, although you will notice your social dancing skills improving as you push your edge in basic technique skills.
You are also welcome to bring a “problem piece” for us to work on with you. While we will have some elements in common as a group, each couple will have ideas to work on that are specialized for their needs, physical gifts, current training and developmental direction.
As we discussed in our orientation class last Monday, one of the skills we’ll be developing is providing honest/constructive “audience member” feedback. Most dancers don’t receive adequate or honest feedback from their audiences or performances. We’ll be cultivating both a set of communication/perception skills, and a setting where those skills can be practiced, so that we can all support each other’s growth as performers.
Students are welcome to attend BOTH the Boulder and Denver classes, but as always, please RSVP. Dress is casual: be prepared to WORK! This includes yoga-esque stretches plus solo and couple warm-up drills. Do NOT expect our “rotation approach” typical of our other classes, though you are welcome to trade partners during the sessions at your own discretion.
Our first performance ‘project’ will be based on an audition announcement we forwarded to the community a few weeks ago involving a film project hosted by Robert Duvall starring Pablo Veron. This will involve making videos of pieces you’ll be developing. We’ll have copies of a selected piece of music on CD for everyone or feel free to bring your own. Further details will be covered in class, including future projects and performance opportunities.
Tango360™
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Deborah Sclar & Brian Dunn
For the past 30 plus years, Deb has appeared in film, theater, music theater and opera productions from Los Angeles, California to Rome, Italy in leading and supporting roles. Additional credits include awards and scholarships to pursue her career as a classical singer and nominations for "Best Actress" and "Best Supporting Actress" awards from the Drama Critics Association of Hollywood, California.
Deb co-founded, administers and facilitates Acting360™. As a culmination of fourteen years of study with various Method practitioners, the Workshop has been offered to the acting community in the Boulder/Denver metro area, sometimes bi-weekly from 1998 through the present. Shortly after they became tango partners, Brian Dunn started as a student of these methods under Deb's direction for almost two years. Tango360™ reflects an adaptation of the Acting360™ work for a tango performance context.
With tango partner Brian Dunn, Deb commenced a performing and teaching career in Argentine Tango in September 1998. Appearances have included featured tango performances with Ballet Nouveau Colorado in 2001 and the Aspen-Santa Fe Ballet's touring production of "The Nutcracker" in 2004, along with appearances in the IDO 2001 US Championships, and appearances with legendary bandoneonists Daniel Binelli and Daniel Diaz in tango productions in Spokane, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and throughout Colorado. With Cathy Gauch of Aircat Aerial Arts, Deb and Brian co-produced, co-directed and co-starred in "AIResTANGO", an original show combining aerial artistry with the sultry music and dance of Argentine tango. With the support of Boulder and Denver city grants, "AIResTANGO" was performed nine times in three cities over three years, receiving glowing reviews and standing ovations from sold-out houses.
Tango360
™DIRECTIONS & MAP
PreEminence Hall, 3213 Walnut Street, Boulder
On-Line Map: click here
Directions From Boulder
At the corner of Walnut & 30th Streets, turn east on Walnut. The next street you cross is 32nd. Turn left or NORTH into the 1st driveway AFTER you pass 32nd. Continue NORTH between the 2 buildings in the parking lot, proceeding BEHIND Boulder Window Tint (on your right). Look for 2 garage doors on your right. The bright blue door is the PreEminence studio entrance. Parking is free & SAFE.
Directions From Denver
Take US-36 into Boulder. As you pass the eastern edge of the University of Colorado campus, US-36 becomes 28th Street. Continue on 28th Street until you reach Arapahoe Avenue. At Arapahoe, turn right. At 30th Street, turn left (heading north). At Walnut Street, turn right. In one block, cross 32nd Street and turn left into the 1st driveway. Boulder Window Tint is in the building on your right and Twisted Pine Brewing Company is in the building on your left. Continue straight ahead or NORTH between those 2 buildings & proceed BEHIND Boulder Window Tint. The bright blue door BEHIND Boulder Window Tint is the PreEminence studio entrance.
About PreEminence Hall
The Tango360™ workshop location features 1,400 square ft sprung hardwood floor, air conditioning and ample free parking.
Tango360™
RULES & REGULATIONS
Participant commitment / agreement policy
| participants commit as a couple to a series of 4 classes (exceptions by pre-arrangement only) |
| participants sign the waiver agreement (see below) |
| participants abide by and respects the policies as set forth and periodically updated on all Tango360™ materials |
payment policy
| payment is due before or on the first class of every series of 4 purchased |
| cash, check or credit card (PayPal only) payment are accepted (receipts available upon request) |
code of behavior policy
| use of props, cameras or other non-clothing equipment not supplied on site must be pre-arranged |
| the facilitators' directions are LAW |
absentee / late policy
| 24 hour advance notice is required if, for ANY reason, a participant is unable to attend class |
| when 24 hour advance notice is given, participant receives credit via a make-up class |
| when 24 hour advance notice is NOT given, a make-up/credit is unavailable (exceptions granted for emergencies only) |
Tango360™
CLASS & VIDEOTAPE LIABILITY WAIVERS
Once a student is admitted into Tango360™, we require signed waivers before individuals may legally participate. The text is below for review.
Liability Waiver
By my signature below, I hereby recognize and acknowledge that Tango360™ does not carry insurance to provide coverage for me in the event I should sustain an accidental injury while participating in Tango360™. I recognize there are certain risks inherent in the participation in Tango360™, which I hereby voluntarily assume. Therefore, in consideration of my acceptance as a participant in Tango360™ , I hereby release and discharge Tango360™, its governing faculty, staff, coaches and other fellow participants from all obligations, liabilities, claims, demands, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of, or in any way connected with, any bodily or emotional injury sustained by the participant whether such injury results from the negligence of the aforesaid persons or from some other cause. I further agree to abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the Rules and Regulations list of Tango360™ which is designed and modified when necessary, to maximize all participants' safety and protection during the activities that take place in Tango360™.
Video Waiver
We occasionally videotape the workshop sessions. This added element provides a powerful learning tool for facilitators and participants alike. Each actor can determine whether or not they choose to be filmed on a scene by scene basis in Tango360™. Those interested in participating in the filming process are required to sign this waiver. For those participants interested in obtaining a copy of any particular scene filmed by the facilitators, copies are available for an additional fee.
I, the undersigned, give permission to Tango360™ to videotape workshop sessions in which I am participating either as an actor or as an audience member. I understand that while the tapes may occasionally be used by Tango360™ for promotional purposes, their main purpose is educational. I agree that, should I obtain copies of any videotaped work during Tango360™, my use of this recorded material will be limited to educational purposes or for soliciting work only (for example, fulfilling an audition requirement).
If you have contacted us to verify availability, please feel free to use the below PayPal button to pay for the series on credit card.
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Tango360(tm): (4 classes) - $120 per couple (Paypal payment of $125 covers nonrefundable PayPal fee) |
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