Oscar and Georgina: final schedule
The arrive in Seattle July 31 and are staying through Aug. 10
TANGO CABARET
Everything I need to know I learned at the Milonga
Master of Ceremonies - Robert Fulghum
Staring Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas
Special Guests Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes
August 8th and 9th
Century Ballroom - 915 E. Pine
$30 www.centuryballroom.com
Doors open at 6:00 for dining with reservation
show is from 7:30-9:00
Social Dancing from 9:30-1:00 Tango on Friday --- Salsa on Saturday
Oscar Mandagaran has been teaching dance since 1986 and teaching tango since 1994. In addition to tango, he has training in Argentine folkloric dance, ballet and modern. He performed with Forever Tango from 1998-2003, danced in the film "Tango" and has taught on several continents. Georgina Vargas is both a singer and a dancer. In addition to tango, she has trained in ballet, neoclassical and contemporary dance, as well as dance pedagogy. She has danced tango professionally since 1998, both in Europe and South America.
Group classes-
Friday August 1, 2008
location - Phinney Ridge CC
8:00 - 9:00
Dancing to the music of Juan d'Arienzo
9:00-10:00
Dancing to Vals
$20 per class or both for $35
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
Phinney Ridge CC
12-1:00 PM: dancing with Density and elasticity--int/adv
1:15-2:15 PM: Giros for Salon and Artistic Style
2:30-3:30 PM: Boleos: technique, connection and lead—int/adv
Cost: $20/class, $50/all three classes
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Hallies Loft Halo - 500 E. Pike, second floor
12-1:00 PM: Oscar and Georgina's favorites, steps and technique to please your partner. int/adv
1:15-2:15 PM: Sacadas milongueras with effects and change of direcctions.--int/adv
2:30-3:30 PM: Folklore argentino including Chacarera --all levels
Cost: $20/class, $50/ all three classes
Monday, Aug. 4th, 2008
China Harbor - 2040 Westleke Ave. N.
8:00-9:00
Tango romántico: study of the evolutionists like Pugliese, Di Sarli, etc.-all levels
Cost: $25/class, class includes the milonga
Private classes with Oscar and Georgina: $100/hr + $10 floor fee. Contact Michelle to schedule
206-334-7496 or michelle@michellebadion.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michelle Badion
Office: (206) 525-5928, Cell (206) 334-7496
“All I Really Need to Know I Learned at the Milonga”
Seattle’s 15th Tango Cabaret Returns to the Century Ballroom.
Seattle, WA July 1, 2008 - On Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, Seattle’s 15th Tango Cabaret hits the stage at the Century Ballroom. The show’s feature performers are internationally acclaimed Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas and the master of ceremonies for the evening is renowned author Robert Fulghum. Spectacular tango performances, fine dining, and social dancing will create a truly unique evening of laughter, romance, and elegance.
Producer Michelle Badion first saw Oscar and Georgina perform in Buenos Aires in 2001. “Their tango was sexy and beautiful, but what really captured me was their Zamba—it ‘s one of the most sensuous dances I’ve ever seen and this is the first time it will be performed in Seattle.”
Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas have taught and performed around the world to rave reviews. Oscar performed with Forever Tango from 1998-2003 and danced in the film “Tango.” He is famous for his macho folkloric dancing. Georgina Vargas has an astounding voice and both sings and dances in tango shows.
Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes are world-class tango performers recently with Forever Tango and will also star in the show.
The rest of the cast includes dance instructors Greg Rolnick and Lera Thompson, and Wladimir Pino and Michelle Badion. “This is the strongest cast I have ever had. All the couples have mastered their own styles of tango and are awesome performers,” exclaims Michelle Badion.
Robert Fulghum invites us to spend an evening with him at a milonga—an elegant Argentine dance hall—where he brings us into the heart of the tango while remaining an observer. Each number expresses tango in a different way—exploring its passion, glamour, and humor, mesmerizing audiences once again with the power and beauty of the dance. The show also embraces the roots of tango with the zamba and chacarera, which are often danced at milongas, and features Georgina’s fabulous singing.
The historic Century Ballroom offers a delicious menu for dining before the show, a full bar, and great atmosphere. After the show on Friday, the evening continues with Argentine tango social dancing. On Saturday, the show is followed by a lively salsa dance. Novice dancers can participate in the beginner lesson between the show and dance (tango on Friday, salsa on Saturday).
Tango Cabaret “All I Really Need to Know I Learned at the Milonga”
Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Century Ballroom 915 E. Pine Street, Seattle WA 98122
6:00pm - 7:30pm Fine Dining — Reservations required (206) 325-6500
7:30pm - 9:00pm Tango Cabaret
9:00pm – 9:30pm Beginner Tango Lesson (Friday), Beginner Salsa Lesson (Saturday)
9:30pm - 1:00am Tango Dancing (Friday) , Salsa Dancing (Saturday)
$30 ticket price includes show, lesson, and dance
$7 cover at the door after 9:00pm, Full bar available all night, must be 21
Century Ballroom www.centuryballroom.com - Tango Cabaret www.seattletangoevents.blogspot.com
