photo by Sol Aramendi
photo by Sol Aramendi
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Photo by Sol Aramendi
Noel Strazza, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, studied contemporary dance at the San Martin theatre school. She was a member of Ballet Juvenil and of the Contemporary Dance Ballet of the San Martin theatre from 1995 to 1998. She has worked as an assistant choreographer with Oscar Araiz, Carlos Veiga and Yamil Ostrovsky. In Buenos Aires, she danced and acted in the stage shows Boquitas Pintadas, Once Corazones, 101 Dalmatians, and for the company Ballet de Bolsillo.
She has been dancing Argentine tango since 1997. Between 2000 and 2005, she worked with Pablo Veron, teaching and performing tango in numerous countries in Europe, Australia, Asia and North America. Noel now lives in Montreal, Canada where she teaches regularly at the Studio Tango Montreal, performing and choreographing. She was invited to dance at the Gala des Étoiles (Place des Arts, September 2005), and danced in the films Bonheur Océan (2002) and Bliss III (2003). Recently, she was invited to choreograph for the Montreal dance Company Les Sortilèges
She is currently working with tango dancer and choreographer Pablo Pugliese, teaching and performing in Canada, United States and Europe
playing with access for dynamic changes
15 March, 2-5pm
The methodology of this class will consist on the study of movement patterns, followed by experimenting with counterbalance movements (colgadas and volcadas) that can be applied on the patterns learned before.
Both workshops are aimed at an intermediate/advanced level. It is highly recommended that any dancers taking workshop 2 also take workshop 1, in preparation
Pablo Pugliese & Noel Strazza
March 14 & 15 2009
Limited to 15 couples
Tango Workshops
sacadas & changes of direction
14 March, 2-5pm
The class will be focused on learning the specifics of sacadas (one of the most important parts of the tango vocabulary). We will be looking at sacadas for both leaders and followers and their different combinations through the understanding of the changes of direction.
Pablo Pugliese has been dancing Argentine tango since the age of nine. His first teachers were his parents Esther and Mingo, who trained many of the new generation of professional tango dancers.
His ongoing studies in Buenos Aires and beyond have included ballet and modern dance as well as tango. A variety of scholarships has taken him to the prestigious Alvin Ailey School in New York, to Jacob’s Pillow, America’s leading dance festival, and elsewhere, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards He has gone on to perform and teach master classes throughout the USA, as well as cities including Tokyo, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Berlin and London; while his dancing and choreography for international shows have led him to collaborate with many of tango’s leading musicians, composers, directors and dancers. He currently lives in New York, where he is a member of the tango teaching staff at Dance Manhattan.
The Village Voice has described him as “an arresting dancer, capable of speed, liquidity and fire. At his best, he lets the dance consume every part of his body, leaving nothing inert.”
He is currently based in New York City as part of the tango teaching staff at the Dance Manhattan Studio, as well as dancing and working on new projects with argentine tango dancer Noel Strazza.
The Workshops
Both workshops will begging with a 1½-hour technique class; which will be focused on the general alignment of the body and movement in the space, individually and in partners. Each technique class is designed to provide you with the necessary tools for the topic of each workshop. (It is highly recommended to wear comfortable clothing). After a short break, the technique class will be followed by the specific workshop
The Cost
Each workshop costs £35 per person; each one is limited to 15 couples
only. Booking in advance is highly recommended. Book before
28 February, and get £5 off. Tea, coffee and snacks included.
Book individually, or as a couple. Couples have the option of
concentrating on working together.To secure a place, call on +44(0)7899 704400, or e-mail
The Place
“Zero Hour” @ The Dome
Above The Boston pub, opposite Tufnell Park Tube; entrance on Dartmouth Park Hill