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MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO

Miriam Larici was introduced to the world of dance at the age of five, she trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Flamenco, Acrobatic and Tango. It was the very essence of disciplines and techniques of the dance that her teachers and coaches began to revere her artistry. Audiences awaited her prestigious career as a performer to unfold.

Ms Larici, began her international reputation as an extraordinary performer, instructor and choreographer. Her premiere performance included tours with several tango companies in Japan, NHK, wowow Japanese TV. In Argentina she danced roles in the Broadway shows 42nd St. and the famous musical Me and My Girl, where she was received by audiences praising her with standing ovations.

Ms. Laricis first Hollywood movie by Warner Bros, was the MAMBO KINGS, she continued to delight viewers on numerous Argentinean, Mexico, England, Canada, United States, KBS Korean Broadcast and Japan TV programs.

Famous as the image of the show FOREVER TANGO, Miriam mesmerized viewers and critics with her artistic elegance. Her truest aspiration took her on a tour of the world, Japan, Korea, Portugal, London England, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, Bermuda Island, Spoleto Festival, Mexico, and most distinguished theatres in the United States and Canada.

She was invited to perform for a performing arts series Evening at Pops, with Boston Pops Orchestra nationally broadcasted by PBS. It was at that performance, the acclaim dancer Leslie Caron stated If I had to choose among tango dancers in the world, these two would be my option.

Miriam attained one of her childhood dreams when she danced at the Colon Theater in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in FOREVER TANGO. She became a Broadway Star after performing two years at the theaters Walter Kerr and Marquis of Times Square on Broadway.

Leonardo Barrionuevo has trained in an exquisite Tango style with some of the best Milongueros of the night of Buenos Aires as well as in contemporary dance, jazz and partner technique. He has performed and/or choreographed in many tango shows in Argentina, Europe and Latin America. These includes: "Tango Sur", "Adios Pampa Mia," "Una Noche de Tango","Tango Evolution" in Italy 2002, and "Che Tango" in the "Cafe Tortoni" in Buenos Aires Argentina.

He has also future with one of the most famous Tango orchestra of Argentina "Juan de Dios Filiberto." In 2005 he toured with the show "Sabor a Tango" throughout Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.

Leonardo has achieved first place in many tango festivals throughout Argentina such as:" Festival Patagonia y Tango" 2004 and " Festival Mayen Leufur" in Rio Negro Argentina among others. He has also starred in the show"Rojo Tango" at hotel "Faena" in the city of Buenos Aires.

In 2007, as one of the best male dancers Leonardo future at London/Broadway hit

FOREVER TANGO and has been touring with the company for the past year at major cities of United States.He also futured for the Forever Tango film in Dec/ 2007.

Learn more about these two incredible dancers and teachers on their website: http://miriamlaricitango.com

Carlos Mayte

CARLOS BARRIONUEVO & MAYTE VALDES

Mayte Valdés is highly trained in diverse dance techniques, such as classical ballet, modern jazz and tango.

She began her dance studies in Miami Florida, where at an early age performed with the Miami City ballet. She continued her studies in Buenos Aires Argentina at the "Teatro Colon" with various ballet masters.

Mayte was trained in the Argentine Tango by the greatest tango masters in Buenos Aires. She has performed in many tango shows "Tango en el Maipo" "Tango historias breves" and "Tanguera, the musical"

among others. In 2004 she toured with the company "Tango Pasion" throughout Spain, Sweden, Russia and Germany, With the company Tango Buenos Aires she traveled the United States and has also traveled Egypt, Asia sharing her talent and passion for tango. In December of 2007 Mayte Performed with the Company Forever Tango and the Teatro Colises Podesta in La Plata Argentina for the release of the companies New DVD.

Carlos Barrionuevo began to dance tango at a very early age, he developed his technique by studying the great masters of tango. He was invited to perform with Ricardo "Chiqui" Pereyra, Enrique Dumas- Raul Lavie, Maria Grana, Guillermo Fernandez and Mariano Mores. In April of 2005 he won the championship of the Patagonic Tango Festival in San Carlos Bariloche and was a finalist in the 3rd and 4th World Tango Competition in Buenos Aires. Carlos has Performed in many different Tango shows such as, "Tango Emotion" "Tango Historias Breves" and "Tango Odisea" among others traveling throughout Italy, Russia, Chile, Uruguay and United States. With the company Tango Buenos Aires he traveled the United States and in December of 2007 Carlos Performed with the Company Forever Tango and the Teatro Colises Podesta in La Plata Argentina for the release of the companies New DVD.

For more information about Carlos and Mayte, please visit http://www.tangoearth.com/

Schedule

2012 SPRING FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, March 16th 2012

Intesive in two parts

7.30 pm – 8.45pm - Part I

All Levels by Miriam & Leonardo

- Buenos Aires Milongas Rules & Codes

- The non-verbal lead-follow connection.

9.00 pm – 10.15 pm - Part II

All levels by Carlos & Mayte

- Musicality: Dancing with the music and the deepest connections between leader and follower .

- Navigation: The ultimate tango skill. Become competent at floor navigation

- Style: As only Carlos & Mayte can deliver

Saturday, March 17th

12 noon – 1.45 pm

Intensive all levels

- Women's styling by Miriam & Mayte

12 noon – 1.45 pm

Intensive all levels

- Men's Technique by Carlos & Leonardo

Note this classes are extra long. See Note further down this page about prices

2.15pm - 3.30 pm

All levels by all 4 teachers

- Tango all levels: Milonguero style

- Correct bodies position.

Close embrace ( apilado connection ) with rhythmic sensibilities of the style.

The 'apilado' is a connection that is enhanced by the use of the Milonguero style.

- Milonguero embelishment for men & Women.

Saturday Gala and Dance

Doors open at 9.00 pm to 1.00 am

Spectacular Performance at 10:45pm by the 4 Tango Masters. Performers will execute solos as well as group choreographies by the four artists.

A bar will be open (try the delicious Empanadas)

- DJ for the night will be our own Lucio Grave

Sunday, March 18th

12.30pm to 1.45 pm

Intermediate level by all 4 teachers

- Vals cruzado

- Perfect floorcraft

- Navigating smoothly. Staying in "Line of Dance".

2.00 pm to 3.15pm

Interm-Advanced level by Carlos & Mayte

- Boleos salad

- Carlos & Mayte unique agujas & pointing figures

3.30 pm to 5.00 pm

Interm-Advanced level by all 4 teachers

- Milonga

- Reduced space steps

- Feeling the Rythmic beating of your heart while dancing Milonga songs

Prices

Advance Prices available until March the 8th

Prices at the door are $35 per class.

Multi-class prices:

No of classes 1 2 3 4 5 6

Price * $35 $65 $90 $115 $140 $160

* Note: Saturday's Intensive 12:00-1:45 classes are excluded from the packages above and must be purchased separately at $40 due to its extended length.

No cheques at the door please.

No observers. No refunds. No exceptions.

Saturday Gala

Advance price $30 - Price at the door $35

No tickets reserved at the door

Private classes will be available. However, a minimum of 3 workshops must be taken to apply for a private lesson.

Talk to Gabriela for reservations.

For more information contact Gabriela Rojo

604-684-4225

gabrielarojo_shaw.ca

Spring-Fest-2012-flyer.pdf

SpectacularMASTERS OF TANGO ARGENTINOVancouver, March 16, 17 and 18th, 2012With Internationally acclaimed Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo andCarlos Barrionuevo & Mayte ValdésTanga Gala Show & Social Dance: March 17thTango Workshops: March 16, 17 & 18thAll events held at the Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. - Vancouver, BC See mapSee Full Schedule Spring-Fest-2012-flyer.pdf

Carlos & Mayte

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