TESO Events

TESO 2012 Thank You

TESO 2012

With Great Appreciation to:

The Masters:

Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco

Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo

Side Attractions:

Beatriz Dujovne, speaker & author

Oscar Chang, photography

Jennifer Olson & Felina Shoes

Alona & The Elegant Dress

Caterers:

Mmoon Empanadas

DJ's:

Israel Lipinsky

Emilio Flores

TESO Exhibitors:

Norman & Chantal

Dave & Yvonne

Leo & Alona

Eugene & Raisa

Alex & Natalia

Anup & Irina

John & Elena

Conor & Caroline

Alex & Irina

Tireless Helpers:

Irina, Yuki, Albert, Alex, Oscar, Gary, Ann, Sandi, Nicole

Pitch In Help:

Dave, Conor, Chantal, Mark, Nancy & John

TESO Workshop Attendees (too many to list)

Milonga Dancers (too many to list)

Thank you all for your invaluable contirbution to TESO 2012. The festival ran like a Swiss watch, on time, smoothly, quietly and flawlessly thanks to you. Your contribution from hanging curtains to fetching ice, from heavy lifting to receiving guests, from rearranging chairs to assembling when the bell rang, from following the registration process to throwing your own trash - every one made managing the festival a cinch for me.

Thank you one and all!

Sue Flanagan

Registration Closed

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

SOME WORKSHOPS ARE FULL

SOME WORKSHOPS HAVE ROOM FOR FOLLOWERS

EMPANADA BUFFET - FULL

REGISTER AT-THE-DOOR (where there is room)

MILONGAS - PLENTY OF ROOM! no registration required

Tango Workshop Schedule & Program Pricing

Saturday Night Special (Milonga) $20.00 at the door

TESO Sunday Gala Night (Milonga and Exhibitions) $30.00 at the door

Who is Exhibiting in TESO?

Shoes and Dresses

Policies

Saturday Night Special

Saturday Night Milonga, Performances and Photo Opp

with DJ: Emilio Flores

8:00pm -12:00 midnight $20.00

Starting at 8pm we will explore the wonderful dance of Argentine Tango with a sensational milonga in the Grand Ballroom. Dress in your favorite tango regalia, from tailored suits and glitzy gowns, to relaxed and comfortable, or even slinky and seductive. Then take advantage of a professional photo opportunity in tango pose or a simply a group of tango friends. Photos will be taken digitally, preserved instantly in print for your immediate purchase on the spot!. Suitable for mounting and framing, from postcard size to wall poster.

Oscar Chang Photography --- Photo costs will be charged separately.

***Five couples will be selected to participate in the Official TESO 2012 Group Photo with our celebrity guests***

Improvised' (Lead/Follow) and Choreographed Performances by the Masters around 10:30pm

Milonga will close at 12:00 midnight to allow enough rest for Sunday TESO workshops and celebrations

TESO 2012 Exhibitors

Tango de Salon

Leo & Alona

Eugene & Raisa

Dave & Yvonne

Alex & Natalia

Norman & Chantal

Milonguero Style

Anup & Irina

John & Elena

Eugene & Raisa

Norman & Chantal

Tango Nuevo

Conor & Caroline

Tango Fantasia

Alex & Irina

TESO Gala Night

TESO GALA NIGHT

Sunday September 30, 2012

7:00 Empanada Buffet & Presentation

8:00 Milonga with DJ Emilio Flores

9:00 TESO Exhibitions

Tango de Salon -- Milonguero Style -- Tango Nuevo -- Tango Fantasia

9:30 Performances by the Masters

10:00 Milonga till 12:00

TESO 2012 Program

Saturday, September 29th -- Sunday, September 30th

Dance Boulevard, San Jose

TESO - Technique, Elegance, Style & Originality

Registration is recommended for each workshop and we ask for your help in assuring gender balance - please suggest the workshops you select to a partner of your choosing. Every attempt will be made to enroll equal numbers of leaders and followers.

TESO 2011 workshop

Workshops are open to everyone - please select workshops at an appropriate level for your ability

Workshop Levels

Level 1: Simplify - connection, fluidity and elegance - keep it simple!

Level 2: Impress - spice up your vocabulary of moves and make your dancing more interesting

Level 3: Dazzle - higher skills involving kicks, spins, dissociation and rhythm

Level 4: Fantasy - sizzling demo delights for stage and exhibition (a little risky - recommended for accomplished dancers)

Workshops -- Saturday, September 29th

ID	Time	Maestro	Level	Workshop Subject

92901	2:00-3:15pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-2-	Aesthetic: Smooth stylizing with cortes, frenos, paradas and barridas

92902	3:30-4:45pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-3-	Sophistication: Classic boleos, contra boleos and boleos con latigazo (whip action!)

92903	5:00-6:15pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-4-	Audacious: Bold, daring and even athletic - fly! (lifts for the serious dancer)

92904	2:00-3:15pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-1-	Artistic Expression: Mellow music, fluid motion and gentle precision

92905	3:30-4:45pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-2-	Affable: Friendly, playful, body conversations, toe touches and repetitive misleads - for fun

92906	5:00-6:15pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-3-	Tenacity: Work to develop dissociative skills combined with the use of rhythm

Workshops -- Sunday, September 30th

ID	Time	Maestro	Level	Workshop Subject

93001	2:00-3:15pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-1-	Elegance & Fluidity: Continuous movement with simple lines and smooth transitions

93002	3:30-4:45pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-2-	Polished: Skillful, synchronized sacadas create exciting linear and circular moves

93003	5:00-6:15pm	Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco	-3-	Refinement: Distinct by precision and elegance, enrosques, agoujas and spirals

93004	2:00-3:15pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-2-	Civilized: Achieving and sustaining control during pivot moves - calesita/planeo

93005	3:30-4:45pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-3-	Fortitude: Gancho - the involuntary hook; and enganche - a hook on the turn!

93006	5:00-6:15pm	Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo	-4-	Intrepid: Fearless, dauntless and courageous - flexibility a must (risky)

TESO Exhibitions, Evaluations, Performances and Milongas

Saturday Night Special Milonga	8pm-12:00 midnight	Professional Performances and Special Events around 10:30pm

Sunday Empanada Buffet	7:00-8:00pm	Available with pre-registration only
Sunday Milonga	8:00-9:00pm and 10:00-12:00 midnight	Milonga will continue after the TESO Exhibitions and Professional Performances
Sunday TESO Exhibitions	9:00-9:30pm	Tango de Salon, Milonguero Style, Nuevo Tango and Tango Fantasia
Sunday Performances	9:30-10:00pm	Spectacular, Electrifying, Exhilarating
TESO Private Evaluations	10:00-11:00pm	Evaluations will be held in a separate room allowing the Milonga to proceed

Entrance into the TESOExhibition and Evaluation Program is limited to 2 categories per person (a different partner is okay)

Workshop & Event Registration Fees:

	Early Bird Registration	General Registration	At the Door
Any Two Workshops	$55.00	$60.00	$65.00
Any Four Workshops	$105.00	$120.00	$125.00
Any Six Workshops	$150.00	$180.00	$185.00
Single Workshop (or add on)	$25.00	$30.00	$35.00

Saturday Night Special Milonga with Performances	$20.00	$20.00	reduced...$20.00
Sunday Night Argentine Buffet	$15.00	$18.00	N/A
Sunday TESO Exhibitions (observer), Performances & Milonga (Buffet not included)	$25.00	$30.00	$30.00

Choose your category(ies) and select them on the Registration Form
Participation in the TESO Exhibition & Evaluation is limited - Register Early
TESO Exhibition & Evaluation (Per Person) Single Category (includes milonga)	$75.00	$125.00	$150.00
TESO Exhibition & Evaluation (Per Person) Two Categories (includes milonga)	$100.00	$150.00	$175.00

Early Bird Registration Begins Mid July - Ends August 19th at 6pm	Register Online
General Registration from August 19th 6pm through September 28th 6pm		Register Online
At The Door Registration - If you missed registration Online			Paper Registration
Registration Payment Options	PayPal	PayPal	Cash Only

WALK-IN students

All workshops have limited spaces. A premium of $5 will be charged to students who elect to take the risk of arriving without pre-registering. Registration on-site will take up to 10 minutes – please arrive with plenty of time to register and pay before the workshop is scheduled to begin. Thank you.

Keynote Presentation

During the TESO Buffet we will enjoy an interactive presentation

"Lies, Sex & Tango"

with author Beatriz Dujovne

"In Strangers' Arms"

The Magic of the Tango

available from the publisher

Authentic Argentine Empanada Buffet

Tasty Empanda Buffet

Sunday September 30th

After a tough day of workshops we know you will be tired and hungry so relax at the TESO Festival and enjoy our Authentic Argentine Empanada Buffet:

Experience a taste of something different with Argentine empanadas by Mmoon Empanadas. Each empanada is crafted with care—fresh, sweet and savory ingredients wrapped and baked to perfection in warm flaky pastry.

The empanada, pronounced em•puh•nah•dah, is a flaky, freshly baked turnover that can be filled with beef, chicken, vegetables and more. This concept of stuffing a pastry or dough is known across the continents. In Argentina, each of the 23 provincial regions has its own empanada and local culture associated with it.

Empanada Fillings include traditional beef, sizzling sausage, and chunky chicken, to spinach, mushrooms, chilis, peppers, tomatoes & black beans

Sides: salads, corazonas and churri sauce

Beverages: soft drinks & ice water

Empanada Buffet avialable with pre-registration only

Story Behind the Mmoon

The history of the Mmoon starts with family. Two brothers came to America from Argentina in the late 1970s, settled in the Bay Area and started families. While growing up, the brothers found inspiration in experimenting with unique combinations and flavors in food. Like various cultures around the world, food and community go together. While Argentina is known for many things: great wine, top-quality beef and the passion of tango, this family’s focus has always been the empanada. The Mendez family brings with it rich traditions of enjoying good food with family and friends. www.themmoon.com

TESO Exhibition Outline

Sunday Night, 9:00pm and The Pressure is On...

The TESO Exhibition is divided into four categories and four separate events. Couples entering Tango de Salon, Milonguero Style and Tango Nuevo categories will share the dance floor with other participants in that individual category and improvise their dance to a music selection chosen by one of the judges or the DJ.

Music titles will not be announced ahead of time but the tunes will be well known, typical and appropriate to the genre in each category.

Couples entering the Tango Fantasia category will be requested to bring a digital copy of the exact version of the song or tune they have selected to exhibit their dance. Couples in this category will take to the floor entirely alone and may set the stage for their performance (minimal props will be permitted, such as a chair.)

There will be a short break between categories while the judges offer their overall impressions to the couples.

All categories of TESO Exhibition will be concluded before the private evaluations begin.

The Pro's Perform

Following the TESO Exhibitions we will take a relaxing dancing break after which our celebrity guests, the judges and our teachers will perform for us - the way we all wish we could dance - Tango Eso!

Private Evaluations

Private evaluation, reviews and recommendations will be offered to TESO entrants during the milonga following the Exhibition. Conversations with each of the judges will be private and brief so that every participant has an opportunity to obtain professional opinions and guidance.

Registered TESO participants will receive additional information prior to the Exhibition.

Technique, Elegance, Style & Originality

What is the TESO Evaluation Program?

Dancers in pursuit of qualified expert opinion, evaluation, and recommendation are invited to take their Tango to a higher level by participating in this exciting program.

Technique, Elegance, Style and Originality are principles of doctrine and teaching adhered to by Jorge Torres and will be the basis of evaluation by our guest teachers. Couples are invited to register and deliver Exhibition Presentations to receive a personal evaluation of their TESO.

TESO Exhibition Dances will be formal (appropriate tango evening dress).

Exhibition dances will be presented publicly. The audience of friends, students and tango dancers will cheer, inspire and motivate you to achieve your optimum proficiency!

The TESO Project was designed and created by Tango Fantástico with direct consultation and guidance from Jorge Torres.

Elements of TESO

Posture
Embrace
Alignment
Connection
Musical Interpretation
Artistic Lines

Evaluating Criteria

Technique
Elegance
Style
Originality in architecture and composition

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TESO Events

TESO 2012

With Great Appreciation to:

Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco

Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo

Beatriz Dujovne, speaker & author

Oscar Chang, photography

Jennifer Olson & Felina Shoes

Alona & The Elegant Dress

Mmoon Empanadas

Israel Lipinsky

Emilio Flores

Norman & Chantal

Dave & Yvonne

Leo & Alona

Eugene & Raisa

Alex & Natalia

Anup & Irina

John & Elena

Conor & Caroline

Alex & Irina

Irina, Yuki, Albert, Alex, Oscar, Gary, Ann, Sandi, Nicole

Dave, Conor, Chantal, Mark, Nancy & John

Thank you one and all!

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

SOME WORKSHOPS ARE FULL

SOME WORKSHOPS HAVE ROOM FOR FOLLOWERS

EMPANADA BUFFET - FULL

REGISTER AT-THE-DOOR (where there is room)

MILONGAS - PLENTY OF ROOM! no registration required

Saturday Night Milonga, Performances and Photo Opp

with DJ: Emilio Flores

Improvised' (Lead/Follow) and Choreographed Performances by the Masters around 10:30pm

Tango de Salon

Milonguero Style

Tango Nuevo

Tango Fantasia

TESO GALA NIGHT

7:00 Empanada Buffet & Presentation

8:00 Milonga with DJ Emilio Flores

9:00 TESO Exhibitions

9:30 Performances by the Masters

10:00 Milonga till 12:00

Saturday, September 29th -- Sunday, September 30th

TESO - Technique, Elegance, Style & Originality

Workshops are open to everyone - please select workshops at an appropriate level for your ability

Workshop Levels

Workshops -- Saturday, September 29th

Workshops -- Sunday, September 30th

TESO Exhibitions, Evaluations, Performances and Milongas

Entrance into the TESOExhibition and Evaluation Program is limited to 2 categories per person (a different partner is okay)

Workshop & Event Registration Fees:

WALK-IN students

During the TESO Buffet we will enjoy an interactive presentation

"Lies, Sex & Tango"

with author Beatriz Dujovne

Tasty Empanda Buffet

Story Behind the Mmoon

Sunday Night, 9:00pm and The Pressure is On...

The Pro's Perform

Private Evaluations

What is the TESO Evaluation Program?

Elements of TESO

Evaluating Criteria

Read about the Sunday evening format at TESO Exhibition Outline

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