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For the Tanguero/a who wants to do it right

September 2008 (2)

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* Makela is DJing tonite 

* Milonga Semiprivate 

* Practica and Classes

 

 

Private Coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS with MAKELA ($100 for one or two people). Ask about discounts for packages. Private lessons are in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

 

Makela is DJing at Michael's Milonga tonite

What is a milonga? An event where people dance tango socially.

Tonite, Friday Sept 5th, Makela will DJ the Westwood milonga at 1940 Westwood Blvd (L.A. Dance Experience) from 9:30 pm to 1:00 am. Come even if you think you are not ready to dance, say hi to Makela and other fellow dancers, hang out, and socialize while listening to great tango music. Or... dance your heart out!

Please click here to see a milonga etiquette.

You still have time to sign to the Milonga Semiprivate series

Due to Studio availability the Milonga Semiprivate is going to start on Sept 18th.

  • at Varieties (2523 17th St, Santa Monica)
  • Will provide the basic tools  for the milonga dance
  • You don't have to seat when they play milonga songs anymore!
  • 5 Thursdays at 8 pm: Sept 18th, 25th, Oct 2nd, Oct 9th, Oct 16th. $125 per person (sorry no refunds, no make ups, no transfers)

Email info@makelatango.com NOW. Slots are limited

What is milonga? Click here to find out: MILONGA DANCE

Electrical Mondays and Technique on Tuesdays.
  • Practica Electrica and Beginner Class on Monday at the Electric Lodge (1416 Electric Ave, Venice, 90291). Practica 7-9 pm Class 8:30-10 pm.
  • Technique Class on Tuesdays 7 pm at Turn Out (12113 Santa Monica Blvd #201, West LA, 90025)
  • Click here for more info: Classes with Makela Tango
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El "Amague"

Newsletter

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August 2008 (2)

In This Issue

 Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS with MAKELA ($90 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

 

 Buenos Aires... Next year

The trip to Buenos Aires will be postponed to next year.

 

Open registration for Semiprivates (TANGO AND MILONGA)

- September 3, 10, 17 and 24 on Wed (7:30 and 8:30 pm for TANGO)

- Sept. 4,11,18, and 25 on Thursday (7:30 pm for TANGO and 8:30 pm for MILONGA).

Register as soon as possible! Slots are limited. 

Info click here: Semiprivates

 


 OPEN PRACTICA NEXT WEDNESDAY AT VARIETIES (only $10), all levels are welcome. Come to practice what you learned this week. Bring a friend to introduce him/her to tango. Have fun!

When: NEXT WEEK ON WED: August 27th 8-10 pm at Varieties (17th and Ocean Park, Santa Monica)

 


THE TECHNIQUE CLASS IS BACK! IMG_0744.jpg

Cuddle with molinetes, find you lost axis, cage your ribs in for the beautiful TANGUERA/O IN YOU,

TUESDAYS 7- 8 pm at Turn Out PAC 12113 Santa Monica Blvd #201 West LA 90025. ($15 or $50 for 4 paid in advance)

Bring very comfortable clothes, flat (ballet/jazz sleepers) and high heels (for ladies). 

Email (info@makelatango.com) if you are coming or just drop by.

What is the TECHNIQUE CLASS? Makela Tango created this class mixing her ballet/modern dance knowledge with her expertise in tango. This class is especially designed for followers, but many leaders have benefited from it, by working on technique issues that are common for both leaders and followers, and by getting to know the difficult job of the follower. The first myth that is discarded is the "JUST FOLLOW" myth. Makela Tango is committed to creating a supportive community to grow in Tango. The goal of the class is that you learn tools to be a more effective follower/leader and to look beautiful and graceful if you are a lady and solid and smooth if you are a man.

Spread the word ....

ELECTRICAL MONDAY EVENINGS: PRACTICA ELECTRICA (7-9 pm) and BEGINNER CLASS (8:30-10 pm) at the Electric Lodge. (1416 Electric Ave, Venice 90291) Tonight and every Monday... 

Notice that there is half hour overlap between the practica and the class (8:30-9). The first half hour of the beginner class is for registration, warming up, reviewing what you learned the previous class and get to know other beginning and advanced TANGUEROS.  


  Community News:

  • Urban Tango T-shirts for sale and some shoes. Only $4 each or 3 for $10.  Sizes S-M-L. Nice black and red T-shirts. Support MakelaTango! Email: info@makelatango.com for more info.

 

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June 2008

In This Issue

 Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS with MAKELA ($90 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

 

 Buenos Aires... Next year

The trip to Buenos Aires will be postponed to next year. I am sorry for the inconvenience.

 

 

* THE TECHNIQUE CLASS IS BACK! IMG_0744.jpg

Cuddle with molinetes, find you lost axis, cage your ribs in for the beautiful TANGUERA/O IN YOU,

TUESDAYS 7- 8 pm at Turn Out PAC 12113 Santa Monica Blvd #201 West LA 90025. ($15 or $50 for 4 paid in advance)

Bring very comfortable clothes, flat (ballet/jazz sleepers) and high heels (for ladies). 

Email (info@makelatango.com) if you are coming or just drop by.

What is the TECHNIQUE CLASS? Makela Tango created this class mixing her ballet/modern dance knowledge with her expertise in tango. This class is especially designed for followers, but many leaders have benefited from it, by working on technique issues that are common for both leaders and followers, and by getting to know the difficult job of the follower. The first myth that is discarded is the "JUST FOLLOW" myth. Makela Tango is committed to creating a supportive community to grow in Tango. The goal of the class is that you learn tools to be a more effective follower/leader and to look beautiful and graceful if you are a lady and solid and smooth if you are a man.

Spread the word ....

*ELECTRICAL MONDAY EVENINGS: PRACTICA ELECTRICA (7-9 pm) and BEGINNER CLASS (8:30-10 pm) at the Electric Lodge. Tonight and every Monday... 

Notice that there is half hour overlap between the practica and the class (8:30-9). The first half hour of the beginner class is for registration, warming up, reviewing what you learned the previous class and get to know other beginning and advanced TANGUEROS. 

 


OPEN REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT SEMIPRIVATE SESSIONS with Makela on July 30, Aug 6th, 13th and 20th, 2008

If you are committed to improving your technique and musicality in Tango, the semiprivate classes are for you! You will get the close attention and the challenge you need to go to the next level.

Semiprivates:

  • on Wednesdays (7:30 and 8:30 at Varieties -2523 17th St SM) and 
  • Thursdays (7:30 and 8:30 pm at Turn Out PAC Santa Monica Blvd and Bundy)

  If you are interested please do let me know as soon as possible. Classes start on July 30th. Hurry! Limited slots. 

  • 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: June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th and July 16th on Wednesdays and June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th and July 17th on Thursdays. 
  • 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.
  • Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance (no make ups, no refunds, no transfers).
    Instructor approval required prior to the class.

    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.

Notice that I cannot save your space until I get full payment. Thank you

 


"MILONGA" SEMIPRIVATE SERIESMilongacutNov022007.jpg

Due to lots of requests Makela Tango will continue with the "milonga" semiprivate series starting the week of July 30th. This will be a 5 week series and it will focus on milonga steps, musicality and rhythm. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.

What is milonga? Milonga means two different things: 1) the social event where people meet to dance tango 2) a type of dance and music which is faster, more playful, and mischievous. It is a lot of fun. This (2) is what is going to be the focus of the semiprivate series. If interested please email info@makelatango.com as soon as possible, with your time preference. Next series start on the week of July 30th. Limited number of participants 

  1. Thursdays at 9:30 pm (Turn Out)
  • 3-4 couples maximum
  • $125 for the 5 classes per person paid in advance

 

Community News:

  • Urban Tango T-shirts for sale. Only $4 each or 3 for $10.  Sizes S-M-L. Nice black and red T-shirts. Support MakelaTango! Email: info@makelatango.com for more info.
  • Belly dance night club & showcase in Culver City. For More info call 310-210-5664/Johanna.

 

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El "Amague"

Newsletter

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March 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

B.A. Up and Close

Makela is organizing a Tango trip to Buenos Aires in Sept 2008. Stay tuned...

 

Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

*Makela and Jordi at the WESTWOOD MILONGA this Friday  MakelayJordi.jpg

Makela Tango and Two Time American Choreography Award Nominee Jordi Caballero (you might have seen him dancing Tango at Dancing with the Stars) will present their work on progress: VERANO PORTENO this Friday March 14th at Michael's milonga in Westwood (1941 Westwood Blvd - LA Dance Experience) Milonga 9:30-1 am, performance around 10:30 pm.


* This Wednesday March 12th PRACTICA at Varieties 8-10 pm
2523 17th St, Santa Monica 90405 
This is the perfect opportunity to
  • hang out while practicing tango,
  • to sign up for the next semiprivate sessions starting in April. Secure your slot.
  • to sign up for Javi's workshops with the special price (see below)

 *Jajavi.jpgvier Rochwarger is coming to L.A. this Monday March 17th! Special Welcome Practica on March 17th at the Electric Lodge! Come to say hi to Javi in his THIRD visit to LA. Javier is teaching very interesting and innovative workshops. Please click here to see the details:JAVI'S SCHEDULE . Get special prices, paying by March 14th. Makela and Javi will demonstrate at EL ENCUENTRO on March 22 and at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA on March 24th. 

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.


 Community News: Belly dance night club & showcase in Culver City on March 18, 2008. For More info call 310-210-5664/Johanna.
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"El Amague "
Newsletter
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February 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

B.A. Up and Close

Makela is organizing a Tango trip to Buenos Aires in Sept 2008. Stay tuned...

 

Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

*Makela and Jordi at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA Next Monday  MakelayJordi.jpg

Makela Tango is honored to present Two Time American Choreography Award Nominee Jordi Caballero (you might have seen him dancing Tango at Dancing with the Stars). Jordi and Makela will present their work in progress: VERANO PORTENO next Monday February 25th at 8 pm at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA - ELECTRIC LODGE (1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291)

 

- PRACTICA ELECTRICA ON MONDAYS 7-9 pm ($10) -

*You can still sign for Semiprivates 

You can still join to the semiprivate session on Wed 8:45 at Varieties or Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Talk to me as soon as possible to give you the details

Semiprivates

  

 *"Camila" Auditions www.smc.edu/theatre/Auditions.htm

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lori McKelvey Directed by Perviz Sawoski Choreographed by Perviz Sawoski and Makela Brizuela

The story of Camila is the true story of a love so strong, it changed the course of history.  A story so powerful, a government banned it for a hundred and fifty years.  A story so loved, that although it could not be spoken, or written, or sung, it was whispered from generation to generation and is remembered still – as even today, one out of five girls born in Argentina is named Camila.Told by a Tango Singer and others in a mystical tango bar, Camila is the story of a young woman, Camila O’Gorman, and a priest, Ladislao Gutierrez, sentenced to death for the crime of falling in love.

Singers and Actors Feb 19 2008 6:30 pm - Studio Stage - Santa Monica College -1900 Pico Blvd. Prepare a 1-2 m monologue. Prepare 32 bars of a song from musical theatre. Bring music in your key
Open Dance Audition: Feb 21, 2008.  6 pm - Studio Stage. SMC 


 

*Javier Rochwarger is coming back to L.A. March 2008!!! Don't miss him, you can see his video at:

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.

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El 'Amague' Newsletter  
January 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

Tango Orchestras

This month Makela's favorite tango orchestra to social dance is Miguel Calo... It will be played at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA, if you can recognize it, you will get $5 off the admission! Except for DJ. Emmet of course, that wouldn't be fair, right?

Tango CD's and Gorgeous Shoes

Makela brought CDs and 2 pairs of shoes (size #7 and #8-9) to sell. They are great!

 Styling Workshop for Tangueras: The secrets of looking beautiful.
February 2nd 2-4 pm
Location: Electric Lodge 
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You will learn different ornaments and style on tango from 2-3:15 pm. During the last 45 m. men will come and you will apply what you learned to the real dance with men.

About Makela: She has been dancing all her life, she has a degree on ballet from the National School of Ballet of Buenos Aires, and she has been social dancing/teaching and performing Tango for more than 12 years.
Makela goes periodically to Buenos Aires (two-three times a year) to keep up to date with the most respected and renown tango dancers in the world. She is both always open to the evolution and new waves of tango, AND she is very rooted into the traditional style. Ladies who learned from Makela's technique are recognized for her grace, smoothness and femineity.

$30 paid by January 31st. $35 at the door. Reserve your space! Limited number of participants.
Mail check to Makela Brizuela, 1301 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica CA 90404 or drop the payment at any of Makela's classes.


Only for Tangueras 

Regular Schedule This Week

At the Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave, Venice 

  • Monday 7-9 Practica Electrica
  • Monday 8:30-10 Beginner Class (drop in class, no partner needed)

At Kamala Love (studio at back of private residence)2533 Federal Avenue , L.A. 90064

  • Tuesday 8-9 Technique Class (All levels)
  • Tuesday 9-10 Regular Class (All levels, couples only)

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Private Coaching
If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE

Makela Tango is performing at: 

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For info please go to Stimulate the Senses. This is a perfect romantic date!

Javier Rochwarger is coming back to L.A. March 2008!!! Don't miss him, you can see his video at:

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.

(photos by Ian Ono)

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