Workshops
Workshop level
B = Beginner (participation also possible with little or no experience)
I = Intermediate (from two years professional tuition and continuous practice)
A = Advanced (from four years professional tuition and continuous practice)
MK = Master class/Seminar (only from a very advanced & professional level); enables participation in a performance for the public prize!
IMPORTANT! The festival instructors teach at a very high level. We request that you assess your level realistically; the festival instructors are entitled to reallocate participants to more suitable workshops if necessary.
Registering for the workshops
Participation in all dance workshops and master classes is only possible with a partner, whose name must be given on the registration form.The music and guitar master classes and Tango for Teens and (young) adults may be booked without a partner. Please leave the Partner space on the registration form blank.Participation in the music and guitar master classes is possible as an ACTIVE or PASSIVE participant as well as with other instruments. Please note this in the registration form.
All workshops have a limited number of places, so we recommend that you register early.Please click here to book.
Instructor abbreviations
E&E = Evelyn Rivera & Esteban Cortez
M&M = Michelle & Murat Erdemse
lLR = Leandro Riva
AS = Anna Scheer
Workshops April 15Â 2011
| Time | Jugendkirche Hannover | Additional information | |
| 16:00–18:00 | AS & LR Tango 4 Teens I The sound makes the music - listen to what moves you(from Level B)Age group around 13-17 yearsNo dance partner required! | ||
| 19:00–22:00 | AS & LR Tango for (young) adults I The sound makes the music - listen to what moves you (from Level B) Age group from 18 years No dance partner required! | ||
Workshops April 16Â 2011
| Time | Jugendkirche Hannover | Additional information | |
| 10:00–12:00 | AS & LR Tango 4 Teens II The sound makes the music - listen to what moves you (from Level B) Age group around 13-17 years No dance partner required! | ||
| 12:30–15:30 | AS & LR Tango for (young) adults II The sound makes the music - listen to what moves you (from Level B) Age group from 18 years No dance partner required! | ||
Workshops May 6 2011
| Time | Pelikangelände | Pelikangelände | Additional information |
| 14.00-15.30 | E&E The turning
structure, positions, music Describtion see additional information (from Level I) | M&M From Sacadas to Colgadas and Beyond (from Level A) | E&E Elements Level I 4 Sacadas, Ganchos & Positions, Planeos, Barridas, Rebotes, Boleos integradosos E&E adapt their tuition to suit your needs. They therefore select the element given above for you in each respective case. |
| 15.45-17.15 | E&E Basics I Body and position in the embrace (fromLevel B) | ||
| 17.30-19.00 | E&E Master class Dance Part 1 Performance and choreography Describtion see additional information booking only as seminar! (Level MK) | E&E Content of the dance master class Musical composition and interpretation in tango, layout of space, specials and tricks for couples and group appearances as well as the configuration in choreography. |
Workshops May 7 2011
| Time | Pelikangelände | Pelikangelände | Additional information |
| 11.30-13.00 | E&E Combinations of close and open embrace Elementes see additional information (ab Level I) | M&M Tango Repeating Elements (from Level B) | E&E Elements Level I 4 Sacadas, Ganchos & Positions, Planeos, Barridas, Rebotes, Boleos integrados E&E adapt their tuition to suit your needs. They therefore select the element given above for you in each respective case. |
| 13.15-14.45 | E&E Master class Dance Part 2 Performance and choreography Describtion see additional information booking only as seminar! (Level MK) | M&M Effortless Milonga (from Level I) | E&E Content of the dance master class Musical composition and interpretation in tango, layout of space, specials and tricks for couples and group appearances as well as the configuration in choreography. |
| 15.00-16.30 | M&M
Advanced Dancing in tight spaces | ||
| 16.45-18.15 bzw. 16.45-19.45 | E&E Dancing the melody
Elementes see additional information | LR Music and guitar master class Part 1 From tango to classic Seminar description - see extra information Can only be booked as a seminar! (Level MC) | E&E Elements Level  A Die 4 Sacadas, Ganchos & die Positionen, Piernazos, Bloqueos, Soltadas, Auflösungen des Abrazo, Volcadas ... E&E adapt their tuition to suit your needs. They therefore select the element given above for you in each respective case. _______________ LR Content of the music and guitar master class Connecting two vast genres: Tango & classical music The emotion of tango and the precision of classical music Sound quality & interpretation: How sound leads to freedom. Active and passive participation possible: Passive participants sit in, can listen and ask questions. Passive participants cannot take part in the public prize. |
Workshops May 8 2011
| Time | Pelikangelände | Pelikangelände | Additional information |
| 11.00-12.30 | E&E Basics II Structure of the Tangos (from Level B) | ||
| 12.45-14.15 NEW TIME SCHEDULE 13:15 - 14:45 | M&M Vals Playing with chains and repetitions (from Level I) NEW TIME SCHEDULE: 13:15 - 14:45 h | E&E Speed and dynamics Elementes see additional information (from Level A) | E&E Elements Level A 4 Sacadas, Ganchos & Positions, Piernazos, Bloqueos, Soltadas/breaking the embrace, Volcadas ... E&E adapt their tuition to suit your needs. They therefore select the element given above for you in each respective case. |
| 14.30-16.00 NEW TIME SCHEDULE: 15:00 - 16:30 | M&M Basics III Systems of Walk  (Caminadas) (from Level B) NEW TIME SCHEDULE: 15:00 - 16:30 h | E&E Master class Dance Part 3 Performance and choreography Describtion see additional information booking only as seminar! (Level MK) | E&E Content of the dance master class Musical composition and interpretation in tango, layout of space, specials and tricks for couples and group appearances as well as the configuration in choreography. |
| 16.15-19.15 | LR Music and guitar master class Part 2 From tango to classic Seminar description - see extra information Can only be booked as a seminar! (Level MC) | LR Content of the music and guitar master class Connecting two vast genres: Tango & classical music The emotion of tango and the precision of classical music Sound quality & interpretation: How sound leads to freedom. Active and passive participation possible: Passive participants sit in, can listen and ask questions. Passive participants cannot take part in the public prize. | |