Feb 10-12-XVI Annual DC TANGO Weekend @Forever Dancing Ballroom

XVI ANNUAL DC TANGO WEEKEND FEBRUARY 10 to 12, 2023 WWW.DCTANGOWEEKEND.COM at Forever Dancing Ballroom 5818-B Seminary Rd. Falls Church, VA 22041 Welcome to the XVI ANNUAL DC TANGO WEEKEND, a.k.a. “Tribute to the Tango Dancer”. This festival is a three day Argentine Tango event designed to develop a further appreciation of the art of the Tango. At this event you will find unique opportunities to learn from great Masters of Tango (Privates & Workshops), to perform at the Amateur Tribute to the Tango Dancer Showcase, to compete on our Pro-Am & Amateur "Baile de Salon Social Competition", to dance with great dancers that travel to enjoy this event, formal live music Milongas, and to watch some inspiring Professional Tango Demonstrations & Show. Hosted at Forever Dancing Ballroom with the participation of Internationally and National recognized Tango Masters. To Learn more about these Instructors go to http://dctangoweekend.com/instructors/ ____________________________ SCHEDULE FOR WORKSHOPS: TWO DIFFERENT BALLROOMS AVAILABLE Go to http://dctangoweekend.com/schedule/ FEBRUARY 10th – Friday Schedule 6:30PM to 1:00AM (Tentative Schedule) 6:15PM– Doors Open. 6:30PM – Warm -ups. 7:00PM to 8:00PM – Pro/AM, & Amateur Single Dances & 3 Dance Championship. 8:00PM – AWARDS 8:10PM – Argentine Tango Showdance (Stage Tango) Competition. 8:25PM – Argentine OpenTango Salon/de Pista Scholarship. (Pros, Amateurs, Pro-AM). 30% of Entries Cash Prize (see rules). 8:40PM – Jack and Jill. 8:55-9:00PM – AWARDS 9:00PM to 1:00AM – “Welcome Milonga” with DJ Eduardo Goytia. FEBRUARY 11th – Saturday Schedule (55 min workshops) Workshops levels are separated by level, the colors indicate the level: BLUE are for Beginners Level – recommended for dancers with 0 to 6 months of Argentine Tango Dancing. GREEN are for All levels– recommended for all Argentine Tango Dancers. Usually a generic, technique theme that will benefit all tango dancers. PURPLE are for Intermediate/Advanced– recommended for more experienced tango dancers. (A minimum of 6 months with a solid foundation). The Workshop Instructors are: Alejandro Barrientos-AB, Fabio Bonini-FB, Eduardo Goytia-EG, Guadalupe Garcia GG, Junior Cervila JC, Adriana Salgado-AS, and Orlando Reyes-OR BALLROOM A (Beginner & UP/All Levels) 1:00PM Foundation-8 Step Basics. (Blue Level) 2:00PM Ocho Cortado w/variations. (Blue Level) 3:00PM The Milonga Method (Green Level) 4:00PM Rebotes (Rebounds) in Vals. (Blue Level) 5:00PM Cross system to Ochos. (Green Level) 6:00PM Giros with Leg Wrap. (Green Level) 7:00PM Argentine Tango Music – 30”s to 50’s. (Green Level) BALLROOM B (Intermediate/Advanced & All Levels) 1:00PM Overturned Ganchos+Sacadas.(Purple Level) 2:00PM Barridas and Brakes. (Purple Level) 3:00PM Transitioning of the Embrace. (Purple Level) 4:00PM Boleo – Circular & Linear. (Purple Level) 6:00PM Utilizing the Mini Colgadas. (Purple Level) 8:00PM DINNER BREAK 9:00-1:30AM Argentine Tango “Formal Milonga” with DJ Eduardo Goytia & Live Music by QUINTANGO quartet followed by Professional Show. FEBRUARY 12th – Sunday Premium 90 min Workshops BALLROOM A (Intermediate/Advanced & All levels) 12:30PM Tango Show. Everything Goes..(Purple Level) 2:00PM Advanced Colgadas. (Green Level) 3:30PM The Tango Walk variation. (Green Level) For more information go to our Festival website at www.dctangoweekend.com _________________________________ PRICES: Go to http://dctangoweekend.com/registration/ *WORKSHOPS Saturday, Feb 11th, 2023 Workshop (55 min each) Buy now! $30.00 per 55 min workshop/per person. Early Bird Special $28! 5% OFF until Jan 31st, 2023 Sunday, Feb 12th, 2023 Workshop (90 min) Buy now! $40.00 per one hour and a half workshop/per person. Early Bird Special $38! 5% OFF until Jan 31st, 2023 *DC TANGO WEEKEND PASSES ALL WEEKEND PASS Fri, Feb. 10 to Sun, Feb. 12, 2023 Buy now! A Choice of 15 Workshops + Two Milongas. Including: Friday “Welcome Milonga” (with DJ Eduardo Goytia + DC Tango Challenge Competition),7 Saturday 55 min workshops, the Saturday “Formal Valentine’s Milonga” with Live Music by "QUINTANGO" quartet, plus performance of Professional Tango Masters, and all 3 Premium 90 minutes Sunday workshops ONLY $222 Value $370! Amazing Deal! 40%OFF until 12/31/2022 ONLY $259 Value $370! Amazing Deal! 30%OFF until 01/31/2023 ONLY $296 Value $370! Amazing Deal! 20%OFF until 02/01/2023 ALL DAY SATURDAY PASS Feb 11, 2023 Buy Including 7 Saturday 55 minutes workshops (A choice out of 12 Workshops), the “Formal Milonga” with Live music by "QUINTANGO quartet, plus performance of Professional Tango Masters and Tribute to the Tango Showcases. Cash only at door Buy online now! $140 Value $233! 40% OFF until 12/31/2022 $163 Value $233! 30% OFF until 01/31/2023 $186 Value $233! 20% OFF until 02/01/2023 ALL DAY SUNDAY PASS Feb 12, 2023 Buy now! A choice of 3 Premium 90 minute Sunday Workshops Cash only at door Buy online now! $68 Value $114! 40% OFF until 12/31/2022 $80 Value $114! 30% OFF until 01/31/2023 $91 Value $114! 20% OFF until 02/01/2023 *DC TANGO CHALLENGE (DCTC) Have fun participating at this thrilling tango competition, and take your tango to the next level. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES – 01/31/2023. To complete Enrollment please read “Rules & Guidelines”, print “Entry Form & Release Agreement” and “Accounting Summary Form”. Fill them out, and send to Forever Dancing Ballroom, 5818 Seminary Rd. Suite B, Falls Church, VA, 22041 , with a check written to Forever Dancing LLC. You will receive a confirmation E-mail once we process your registration. For Registration Forms go to https://dctangoweekend.com/competition/ or If you would like to participate and sign up and register for Tango Competition and/or Tango Showcase contact [email protected] _________________________________ *MILONGAS Go to http://dctangoweekend.com/milongas/ *Students with ID under 21, Cash Only - At the door Feb 10th – Friday “Welcome Milonga” Cash only at door Buy online now! HERE! $25.00 Before 01/31/2023 $30.00 After 01/31/2023 $20.00 *Student ID Feb 11th– Saturday “Formal Valentine’s Milonga” with Live Music by QUINTANGO Orquestra CASH ONLY AT DOOR. Buy online now! HERE! $35.00 Before 01/31/203 $40.00 After 01/31/2023 $25.00 *Student ID To purchase your Workshops, Passes and /or Milongas Admission tickets Online go to https://foreverdancing.zenplanner.com/zenplanner/portal/sign-up-now.cfm or simply call our studio at (703) 824-3555 and we will take your registration and payment by phone. CASH ONLY Day of event at the door for Workshops & Milongas. __________________________ PRIVATE LESSONS: Go to http://dctangoweekend.com/private-lessons/ Private Lessons are a great way to boost up your tango skills because your instructor will be there just for you, taking care of your dancing needs and goals. You will be taught, corrected, evaluated, motivated, trained, directed, and choreographed, if needed. If you are interested in a specific instructor please let us know. Lesson last for 55 minutes. E-MAIL NOW! to book your lessons, we still have some spots open. Please reserve Private Lessons by sending an email to [email protected] with your preferred times and instructor. She will send you schedule availability to select from and payment procedures to confirm the appointment. Here is a list of the participating instructors and their rates. Rates are to be paid prior to the lesson to be hold: *With One Individual Instructor (One Instructor in your lesson) Alejandro Barrientos, Fabio Bonini, Eduardo Goytia, Adriana Salgado or Orlando Reyes. $130.00 per lesson (Student or couple) *With Two Instructors together. Guadalupe & Junior $160.00 per lesson Adriana & Orlando $160.00 per lesson See Les