Program of the Saigon Tango Week 20-25 August 2015

Updated - Program of the Saigon Tango Week 20-25 August 2015

Artists: Andres Laza Moreno (Bichi) & Luciana Arregui (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Thur. 20 Aug
7-8.30 pm: WS 1: Posture, embrace, connection and elegant walking
111 Nguyen Du R430

Fri. 21 Aug
7-8.30pm: WS 2: Ochos & dissociation techniques
Vision tower - 19 Hoang Minh Giam, Phu nhuan Dist ( Level 6) – for both the Ws 2 and milonga
8.30pm-1am: Welcome Milonga. Dress code: colorful
DJ: Michael Lim ( KL)

Sat. 22 Aug
1.30-3.00 pm: WS 3: Giros: Technique and structure
3-4.30 pm - WS 4: Musicality: Beat, Double beat and Pauses
Vision tower - 19 Hoang Minh Giam, Phu nhuan Dist ( Level 6) – for both the Ws 3 and Ws4

6.00-8pm: Buffet dinner
8.00-1 AM: Gala Milonga with Maestro's performances. Dress code: Red/Black
DJ: Benjamin Koh ( Singapore)
Cosmopolitan hotel - 191 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Level 12 – for both dinner and milonga

Sun. 23 Aug
5-6.30 pm: WS 5: Milonga con Traspié : Basics and musicality
8.30pm-1AM: Farewell Casablanca milonga: Dress code: White
DJ: Anh Tuan (Saigon)
Vision tower - 19 Hoang Minh Giam, Phu nhuan Dist ( Level 6) – for both Ws5 and milonga

Prices:
Early bird (Before 25/7)
5 ws package $75, each $20
3 milonga pack $70, each $23, Grand milonga $40
Early pack $145 (5ws, 3 milonga)

Nornal price (untill 10 Aug)
5 ws package $ 95, each $23
5 ws package $ 95, each $23, Grand milonga $45
Normal pack $185 (5ws, 3 milonga)

Walk in (from 11/8)
5 ws package $ 110, each $28
3 milonga pack $100, each $30, Grand milonga $50

Private lesson 60 minutes
The private lessons is fully booked. The timing and the venue will be reconfirmed by Ms Le Hang to individuals. Please be on time and it won’t be compensate for the missing time in case you are late since the private lesson are back to back.

For those who are in the waiting list for private lesson we will keep you posted.

We look forward to welcome the Maestros and all of you to Saigon very soon. Let’s learn, improve and have fun!

Thank you for your supports.

See you all again on dancing floor and workshops.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdVsY6CgCNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iQnazhU5Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWPlPK4sqR8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTETAwaCZMU

Saigon Tango Week from 20-25 August

Dear all;

If you want to learn and see performance from famous tango Maetros: Bichi & Luciana, you don’t have to go to Buenos Aires to learn with Bichi & Luciana. Catch them in Saigon Tango Week from 20-25 August.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qY_FGhvJN0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9gVvz9Hvs

The details of their workshops, lesson and performance in Saigon tango week are attached.

For registration please contact:

Email: tatango.vietnam@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1434007586818773/

Le Hang (0903381070)
Ta Tango (09407750576)

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About Andres Laza Moreno (Bichi) and Luciana Arregui

(Artists of Saigon Tango Week Aug 20th - 25th )

Andres Laza Moreno started dancing tango when he was 14 year-old and soon joined the Ballet Zaraza Tango with which he gave his first shows in some of the most important milongas in Buenos Aires. In 2002, he obtained the first role en la gala "Hugo del Carril", one the most important tango event of the 2000s.

In 2004, Andres succeeded in entering the very competitive "Academia de Estilos de Tango Argentino" (ACETA) also known as "Ballet Escuela" a project started by the Argentinean Secretary of Culture to preserve the culture of Argentine Tango, where the more famous ‘maestros’ transmited their knowledge and experience to the new generation of selected dancers. That same year he had the great opportunity to work with the master Carlos Gavito as assistant on his classes.

On October 2006, Andres became Samantha Anahi Dispari ‘s dance partner and gave his first steps as a Tango professional. This very year, Andres learned, developed and adopted the "Villa Urquiza" style with Jorge Dispari and María del Carmen. Andres and Samantha gave group classes and workshops and headed for Europe in 2007, for Andres first European tour.

In 2009 he joined Isabel Acuña with whom he traveled around Asia teaching and performing until 2011.

From 2013 he starts a new period forming couple with Luciana Arregui with whom he toured extensively in Asia In 2014 they gave workshops and performed in Turkey, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Korea. Since 2013, when they are in Buenos Aires, they give regular tango salon classes at milonga El Beso and special workshops in oher milongas such us Yira Yira, Fruto Dulce and Porteño y Bailarin. They have been performing in the best traditional milongas in Buenos Aires.

Luciana Arregui was born in Mar Del Plata, province of Buenos Aires. She gave her first artistic steps early in her life, standing out in Jazz Dance and Artistic Gymnastics.

In 2006 she moved to Buenos Aires City, where she began dancing Tango, finding out her new passion. Soon in her tango learning she met Andres Laza Moreno, his most important mentor learning from him the "Villa Urquiza" style.

After many years enjoying all milongas in Buenos Aires and learning from the best milongueros, in 2011 she started her career as a professional tango dancer, becoming part of the tango company "Suerte Loca", offering shows in theaters.

From 2013 she starts a new period forming couple with Andres Laza Moreno with whom she toured extensively in Asia. In 2014 they gave workshops and performed in Turkey, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Korea. Since 2013, when they are in Buenos Aires, they give regular tango salon classes at milonga El Beso and special workshops in oher milongas such us Yira Yira, Villa Malcolm and Porteño y Bailarin. They have been performing in the best traditional milongas in Buenos Aires.

They will be in Saigon for the first time from 20-25th August to share their tango passion with us, they will do the workshop, private lesson and performing. Don’t miss the golden chance to learn with them in Saigon!