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TIME LOCATION
Monday 7:00-9:00pm
Supervised Practica ($10)

8:30-10:00pm
Beginner Class ($15)
There is half hour overlap. The first half hour of the beg class is practice of what has been learned the previous class and registration
Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

Please park
on free parking lot
Tuesday

Notice: Change of
location AND time
7-8 ($15) Technique Class Turn Out PAC
12113 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90025
(Corner of  Santa Monica and Bundy in West LA)
For technique class:
Women: bring both flat shoes & heels 
Men: bring socks and tango shoes
Both: wear very comfortable clothes
Wednesday
NO DROP IN! see below
1) 7:30-8:30 pm
2) 8:30-9:30 pm
Semi-private - see info below
Varieties Internationl
2523 17th St.
Santa Monica 90405
Thursday
NO DROP IN!
see below
1) 8-9 MILONGA (startng 9/18/08)
Semi-private - see info below

Varieties Internationl
2523 17th St.
Santa Monica 90405
Special Packages:

1) Pay $50 in advance for 4 classes (to be used in a period of 6 weeks)

2) Pay $80 in advance for 4 classes (any) and 4 practicas (to be used in a period of 6 weeks)

Note for absolute beginners:

If you do not know how to dance tango at all, you should start with Monday class (no partner necessary). You can start at any time. About shoes: women: please do not bring flip flops or any kind of sandals that have unsupported ankle. Make sure that you are very comfortable in the shoes you are wearing. For both men and women: make sure that the shoes you are wearing have leather, suede sole or any kind of sole that allows you to pivot and to slide on the floor.

Description of Classes

Mondays

1) SUPERVISED PRACTICA- For Intermediate/Advanced dancers 7-9 pm. Great variety of traditional/alternative music and moods.
2) BEGINNER CLASS 8:30-10 pm. Work on the basics of traditional tango and milonga. Focus on lead and follow and on musicality $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)
Notice that there is an overlap of half hour between the PRACTICA and the beginner class. This half hour is for registration, meet people, and practice what you learned in the previous class.

Location: ELECTRIC LODGE - 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291
www.electriclodge.org

Tuesdays

TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS: 7:00-8:00 pm $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)

Makela created this technique class where elements from ballet, modern dance and yoga meet to train a great body to dance tango freely.

Location: Turn Out PAC, 12113 Santa Monica Blvd. LA. 90025

Semiprivates
Wednesdays and Thursdays evenings

Location (West Side) and specific time varies. NEXT SERIES START ON Sept 3rd.
Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance. No transfers, no make ups, no refunds.
Instructor approval required prior to the class.
2-3 couples (4-6 participants) will work with Makela closely in what they need to improve. They need to sign and pay in advance in order to keep their slot. Open registration for next series: Starting on Sept 3rd.
If you don't have a partner but you are interested in participating let me know and I will try to find a partner for you.

The semiprivate classes:
  • will help you to address the specific problems that you are having in social dancing.
  • will help you to learn things that you might never have heard before in group instruction.
  • are affordable.
Private Coaching
If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($90 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages-floor fee not included). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE

Contact: info@makelatango.com


TESTIMONIALS:

"...Jason and I have enjoyed taking your class and are appreciative of your gifts as an instructor.  I've taken dance with many different teachers over the years, and you are excellent at what you do because of your attention to detail; that prevents us from picking up bad habits as we learn the steps.  Jason and I have improved greatly over the 8 weeks we've been taking your class, so thank you!  I look forward to our tango class every week..."
-Jennifer, Holistic Psychologist, Los Angeles - 2008