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Gaby Mataloni
Portland Tango weekend

Gaby Mataloni
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - October 14-21, 2024

Organizers:

Ariel Marsh and Brian Halbert

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Gaby Bio

This porteña tango dancer, born in Buenos Aires, has been connected to the world of dance since childhood. Gaby began her dance journey with jazz and sports aerobics, later exploring various international rhythms such as hip hop, salsa, axé, theater dance, and lindy hop. At 21, driven by a desire to connect more deeply with her culture and traditions, she discovered tango—a revelation that ignited her true passion and vocation. She immersed herself in the world of tango, studying with numerous esteemed teachers in various schools to develop her own unique style. Notable mentors include Chicho Frúmboli and Juana Sepúlveda, Alejandro Larenas and Marisol Morales, Bruno Tombari and Rocío Lequio, Pablo Rodríguez and Corina Herrera, Moria Castellano, Dana Frígoli, and Corina de la Rosa.

After earning a degree in pharmacy from the University of Buenos Aires, Gaby realized that her true professional path lay in dance. She fully committed herself to teaching and dancing tango, leaving behind her pharmaceutical career. Since then, she has regularly taught at prominent milongas in Buenos Aires, including the well-known Viva la Pepa Milonga, La Mandrilera Milonga, and La María Milonga, where she has also been a co-creator and organizer.

She has participated in various tango festivals across the U.S., including the 2024 Valentango festival.

 

Gaby Mataloni

Gaby is a fresh and relaxed tango teacher who prioritizes her students’ comfort, creating an enjoyable and welcoming learning environment. She skillfully deepens their understanding of the technical aspects of tango while emphasizing the dance’s social essence, including its improvisational nature and the importance of connection with a partner. Gaby equips her students with valuable tools they can confidently apply at the milonga.

As a passionate and joyful dancer, Gaby combines her milonguera embrace with strength and precise technique, embodying the spirit of Tango Argentino in every performance.

 
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SCHEDULE OF Classes and WORKSHOPS with
Gaby Mataloni

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Tues𝐝𝐚𝐲, October 15𝐭𝐡

  • 6:30-7:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

Lines & Circles: from the structure to the improvisation & the dance.

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Saturday, October 19th

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 1

Building my axis and being in control of my own movement – Let’s study Stability & balance, Use of the feet, heels and hips, small steps vs long steps, and quality of movement.

  • 3:00 – 4:30  pm –Workshop 2

Finding Freedom in Every Embrace – Lets work on being 100% engaged in the embrace, 100% responsible and in charge of my body and movement; Keeping the connection through the motion, giving the “let’s go signal”, and Switching from close to open & open to close: engage & disengage. Let’s explore salon, milonguero, and finding your own style!

Saturday Night

  • 7:30-8:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

The issue of the FREE LEG! Let’s learn the in-between line of it being free but alive to dance; investigating the dynamics for playing with it consciously, and applying to ganchos and boleos.

  • Performing (with Alex Krebs) at Milonga Berretin!

Sunday, October 20th

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 3

Use of the Upper Body and Lower Body – Let’s study Torsions, rotations, and pivots; Arms as a communication tool; Translating messages/invitations into movements; Choosing where to express the dance in our bodies; Moving the embrace through the space vs on the spot; and Locking & Unlocking spaces in the embrace: leading OCHOS, REBOUNDS and PLANEOS

  • 3:00 – 4:30 pm – Workshop 4

Navigating the dance floor: dancing to the music, with your partner and with the rest of the dancers. – A workshop for training and expanding our toolboxes for having handy options at the milonga for navigating a crowded dance floor, being able to PAUSE and make that part of the dance, play with the subtleties of the music and expanding the movements inside & outside of the embrace as we want and can

Locations

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97206

 

Shabu Studios

6055 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

PDX Tango IntensiveWinter 2025 with Dominic Bridge and Michelle Lamb

PDX Tango Intensive
Winter 2025

With
Dominic Bridge
& Michelle Lamb

January 31 - February 3, 2025

@ Rae Loft at the Bakery Building

Organizer: Dominic Bridge

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What to Expect:

  • Workshops tailored to all levels (beginners welcome!)
  • Unique themes (we went with movie themes!) to enrich technique, musicality, and expression
  • A Monday Milonga with a performance by Michelle and Dominic

Space is limited to 50 participants, so don’t wait!

Explore the full schedule and details, and secure your spot today.

About Dominic Bridge:

 

Dominic Bridge has been fully immersed in Argentine Tango since 2005, emerging as one of North America’s most esteemed practitioners and educators. His contributions to the dance span over 30 countries across five continents. He now lives in Denver, CO, but is considered a local teacher in PDX.

 

A consummate global citizen and polyglot, Dominic has enriched his artistry through residencies in cities renowned for their cultural significance, including Buenos Aires, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Budapest, Moscow, and Pune. These experiences have informed his nuanced approach to Tango, which integrates diverse cultural perspectives. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing Tango communities in regions such as Armenia and India, where he will tour for the third time in 2025.

 

Dominic’s pedagogy is rooted in a holistic understanding of Tango as both a social dance and an expressive art form. His methodology emphasizes the mastery of fundamental elements—embrace, connection, floorcraft, musicality, and improvisation—while fostering personal artistry. He also delves into the therapeutic and humanistic dimensions of the dance, championing its potential to build deeper interpersonal connections and enrich emotional well-being.

 

In addition to his teaching and performing, Dominic is a dedicated mentor, event organizer, and institution builder. He has established Tango schools, guided emerging teachers and performers, and curated immersive experiences that inspire both novices and seasoned dancers.

 

Meet Michelle Lamb:

 

One of New York City’s best-known and most accomplished tangueras, Michelle Lamb took her first dance steps at the age of six at the world-renowned San Francisco School of Ballet. Her dance experience has been broad and eclectic including touring and performing with famous musical artists like Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin in prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London and off-Broadway theaters in New York City.

 

Ms. Lamb has toured the world extensively to teach and perform Argentine tango, often with famous tango orchestras and composers. In the United States she has headlined major tango festivals such as Windy City Tango Festival in Chicago and the San Diego Tango Festival. Michelle currently resides in NYC, teaching tango and the Gyrotonic Expansion System, a holistic movement practice that complements dance and improves flexibility and strength. Every Sunday night, she runs El Destino, one of New York’s hottest milongas.

Location

 

Rae Loft at the Bakery Building

2222 NE Oregon St., Suite 207,

Portland, OR

Cecilia Gonzalez
Portland Tango weekend

Cecilia Gonzalez
Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - November 4-12, 2024

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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More info and schedule of classes:

 www.dancewithjoystudios.com/cecilia2024

To pre-register for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Cecilia, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

More info: www.dancewithjoystudios.com

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Cecilia Gonzalez

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

 Well respected by the tango community in Buenos Aires, Cecilia is an exceptional dancer who has worked with the most renowned Argentine dancers of her generation since 1995. She combines strong movements with wise softness getting, without effort, the most powerful synthesis.

The technical precision, fluidity of her movements and notable capacity of improvisation characterize her dance.

Cecilia shares her extensive knowledge and passion with her students. She is a very appreciated and requested tango teacher and has been continually invited to give workshops and participate in festivals around the world. Since its inception in 1999, she has been a member of the teaching faculty of the Argentine International Tango Congress (C.I.T.A) held annually in Buenos Aires.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Julia Gorin
Portland Tango weekend

Julia Gorin
Portland Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - October 4-10, 2024

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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Julia Workshops Oct 2024 — Dance With Joy Studios

To preregister for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Julia Gorin, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Julia Gorin

Julia Gorin began her journey with tango in 2000. Prior to this, she had an extensive background in music, particularly piano, and had been trained in both classical and modern ballet since the age of six. In 2003, Julia established the tango community in Cyprus, where many of her former students have gone on to become international instructors of Argentine Tango.

Currently residing in Buenos Aires, Julia has performed in renowned tango shows such as Café Tortoni, Añoranzas Tango, the legendary “Sabor a Tango,” and her own production “Stories of Immigrants.” She has graced the stage at prestigious milongas and collaborated with many famous orchestras. Julia is a member of the Asociación de Maestros Bailarines y Coreógrafos de Tango Argentino (AMBCTA), the Association of Professional Teachers, Dancers, and Choreographers of Argentine Tango.

Julia has developed a unique and effective teaching method known as the JG Tango Method, which emphasizes body awareness, a special approach to musicality, and logical movement. She is also the creator of the tango-theatre show “Relatos de Inmigrantes” (“Stories of Immigrants”) and organized the online festival “Tango Exercise Marathon” in 2020-2021.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Tango Workshops
With Carolina del Rivero & Ricardo Biggeri

Carolina del Rivero & Ricardo Biggeri
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - June 21-23, 2024

Organizer: Alex Krebs

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please email Alex Krebs at tangoberretin@gmail.com

SCHEDULE

For more detailed information:

https://www.tangoberretin.com/workshops-wcarolina-and-ricardo

Pricing & Registration:

  • No pre-registration or partner is required.
  • Workshops cost $35/each or $150 for all 5.

 Questions: contact Alex: here

Location:

Workshops are held at TANGO Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

milonga Andina

Milonga Andina

Organizers: Jim Labbe

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Join us for a night of celebration at Milonga Andina!

We are back with some heart pumping music and heart warming tango embraces.

Sunday, January 19th, 2025 starting at 4:00PM

Live music with CIAO FELICIA!

DJ TBD

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Argentine tango, as we dance the night away to the mesmerizing melodies of live music with Ciao Felicia!

A bar will be open throughout the night, and you can start the evening off with a delicious meal from the Andina restaurant.

With its lively atmosphere and friendly community, Milonga Andina is the perfect place to meet new people, connect with fellow tango enthusiasts, and showcase your dance moves. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this event welcomes everyone with open arms.

Make sure to come dressed in your most stylish tango attire, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! 

More information here: 

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SCHEDULE:

WHEN: Sunday, January 19, 2025

WHERE: Andina, 1314 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209-2717

Argentine Tango Lesson: 4:00-8:00pm

MILONGA: TBD

DJ & Tango Teacher: TBD

ENTRADA: $25

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Milonga Andina

  • Live music with Ciao Felicia 

  • DJ TBD

Location

 

Andina Restaurant

1314, NW Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97209

Summer Outdoor Milonga
in Director Park
Free & Live Music!

Outdoor Milonga in Director Park
(free & live music!)

1st and 3rd Monday of the summer months
starting June 17th, 2024

Dancing: 6:00- 8:00 pm

Organizer: Alex Krebs

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Come dance, picnic, and socialize at
the Peninsula Park Gazebo

Featuring a portable wood floor DJed tango music with Alex Krebs from 6-8pm.

Live music with Andrew Oliver (piano) and Alex Krebs (bandoneón).

Come and enjoy dancing, socializing and listening to live tango music in one of Portland’s best outdoor spots – Director Park!

Location

 

Outdoor Milonga in Director Park,

in Downtown Portland

(free & live music!)

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Argentine Tango
Musicality Workshop
with Alex Krebs

ARGENTINE TANGO
MUSICALITY WEEKEND WORKSHOP
WITH ALEX KREBS

Portland, OR - March 16-17, 2024

Organizer: Alex Krebs

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For more information visit https://www.tangoberretin.com/musicality

To register please email Alex Krebs at tangoberretin@gmail.com

Alex Krebs

Alex has played the bandoneon and directed various tango bands since 2001 releasing 7 albums and collaborating with talented musicians around the world, including Alberto Podesta. Most importantly though, teaching tango is Alex’s primary passion. He loves sharing his love of the dance and culture, watching students grow, and connecting with people.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

  • 12:00-4:00 pm: Understanding the musical structure of Argentine Tango. Argentine Tango music is defined by certain elements: rhythmic patterns, phrasing, and contrasts between punchy rhythms and lyrical melodies. In the first part of the workshop we will uncover what these elements are in order to hear the music on a deeper level. Then we will shift to feeling how sound in general translates into movement intuitively and uniquely in each person’s body. This will help liberate us to dance more freely and tap into our own musical expression. We will then work on specific tools for musical expression.

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  • 1:00-4:15 pm: Interpretation for the leader and follower: we have many different ways to interpret the music that are dependent on not only the music itself, but also the connection with our partner. We will learn how to communicate and listen for each other’s musical desires. We’ll then discuss stylistic differences between the major tango orchestras and work on tools we can use to dance to each orchestra in a unique way, and putting it all together into a more musical dance.

Pricing & Registration:

  • Pre-registration is required by e-mailing Alex (tangoberrretin@gmail.com).
  • Space is limited and workshops will be role-balanced.
  • Participants must have at least 6 months of Argentine Tango dancing.
  • The material will be applicable to beg/int through advanced dancer.
  • Cost is $100/person for the weekend. /each.

 Safety: TBD

Questions: contact Alex: here

Location:

Workshops are held at TANGO Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

Fernanda Ghi Tango Workshops

Tango Workshops with
Fernanda Ghi

Portland, OR - January 20-21, 2024

Organizer: Alex Krebs

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For more information visit www.tangoberretin.com/fernanda

To register, schedule a private lesson, or for more information please email Alex Krebs at tangoberretin@gmail.com

About Fernanda

Fernanda Ghi started dancing at a very early age and chose tango dance as her only form of artistic expression. She has traveled the world for more than 3 decades, creating, producing and teaching, and stands out as one of the artists of the hinge generation between the tango of the 1980s and the 2000s. Her teaching has been continuously evolving along with her personal growth, adapting the dance to each social moment without losing its essence. Fernanda maintains that tango is based on three fundamental pillars: a clear definition of the partners’ roles; a constant and active embrace; and a common axis of the dancing couple. The starting point is the music, which determines the dynamics of expression, and thus creates a “style”, but the “style” is never the starting point. A clear understanding of the mechanics ensures that no undue stress is placed on the body and each movement is a response to a partner’s movement. The Tango that Fernanda teaches is based on a deep understanding of the essence of the dance and allows each student to find their own personal manner of expression, without losing the universal language of Tango and the culture from which it comes.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

  • 1:00-4:15 pm: This workshop is designed for intermediate and above tango dancer. In this workshop, Fernanda will be emphasizing the concepts of tension, opposites and the power of the floor. For her, the tension in your body and the embrace is most important form of communication in tango. It is constantly applied from the floor to the partner and expresses the music and the intention of next movement. (Intermediate and above) – $50/person

           No partner or pre-registration is required.

  • 7:30-8:30 pm: Drop-in all levels class on the milonga rhythm with Fernanda ($20)

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  • 1:00-4:15 pm: This workshop is designed for intermediate and above tango dancer. In this workshop Fernanda will cover disassociation, upper and lower spirals in the body and that leads to good giro technique. She will also focus on performing giros using the power of the floor (including the essential technique for followers). (Intermediate and above) – $50/person

         No partner or pre-registration is required.

Pricing & Registration:

  • No pre-registration or partner is required.
  • Workshops are $50 /each.

 Safety: TBD

Questions: contact Alex: here

Location:

Workshops are held at TANGO Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206