Hola Tangueros!  Here are the latest tango happenings in our area . . . . 

David Caditz and Lisette Perelle are going to be visiting from San Francisco in late July through early August.  David was one of the founders of TangoMontana in Bozeman and of the whole tango scene in Montana.  They'll be offering a range of classes, performances, and a workshop -- some of this in Helena, some in Bozeman.  David's a very fine dancer and teacher, and it sounds like Lisette is as well.  Their schedule is outlined below.  For more details, please see our website, www.tangohelena.com 

Performances in Helena:  "For Those of Us"

Artisan Dance (Helena's only professional ballet and modern dance company) will present an evening of dance entitled "For Those of Us, " which will include two Argentine tango pieces as well as modern dance and ballet.  Performances are on Wednesday July 30th, Friday August 1st, and Saturday August 2nd, at 8:00pm, at the Myrna Loy Center.  Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors and students.  There's an additional children's matinee performance (which may or may not include tango) at 2:00pm on Thursday July 31st, with tickets for only $5. 

David and Lisette will be performing the two tangos, with four couples from the TangoHelena community participating as background extras in one of the pieces.  Artisan Dance is always worth watching, and this time you can also watch a couple of great tangos and cheer on your friends!

Classes in Helena

Lisette and David are offering private and public classes in Helena on Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd.  Lessons will be given at the Big Sky Dance Works Studio in the Colwell Building, 62 S. Last Chance Gulch (former site of Miller's Cave, accessible from the walking mall).  On Sunday, an open public lesson for beginners takes place at 4:00pm and is $15/person at the door.  Private lessons are by reservation only, arranged by calling Artisan Dance director Sallyann Mulcahy at 447-5508 (work) or 439-2672 (cell).   These will probably go fast, so call soon if you're interested.

Classes and Workshop in Bozeman

Tuesday, August 5th, 8:00 - 9:00pm Beginner Class,  9:00 - 11:00pm Practica, at the Beall Park Rec Center, 415 N. Bozeman 
30 people per class, maximum.  Contact Brenda Papera to register (see below).  A limited number of private lessons will also be available.  Space is limited and reservations are required.  Contact:  dcaditz@gmail.com, 415-202-3306 re: private classes.

Wednesday, August 6th, 7:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Class,  9:00 - 11:00pm Practica, at the Beall Park Rec Center, 415 N. Bozeman
30 people per class, maximum.  Contact Brenda Papera to register (see below). A limited number of private lessons will also be available.  Space is limited and reservations are required.  Contact:  dcaditz@gmail.com, 415-202-3306 re: private classes. 

Saturday, August 9th, WORKSHOP   You can see the workshop flyer at:  http://groups.google.com/group/tangomontana/files

12:00 - 1:15pm, 1:45 - 3:00pm, 3:30 - 4:45pm Intermediate Classes.  Topics: Musicality, Follower's Technique (forleaders as well as followers), Soltados (breaking the embrace), Colgadas, Volcada/Sacada combinations, Boleos, and Enganches (leg wraps).  Location: Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy

8:00 - 11:00pm  Milonga, with performance by David and Lisette.  Location:  Emerson Ballroom, 111 S. Grand 

*** Perhaps interested Helena folks might carpool on Saturday?  Please note that TangoHelena's one and only Carousel Milonga is that same Saturday night, 8:00 - 10:00pm.  It's free, it's outdoors (on the smooth concrete circle between the carousel and Exploration Works), and it's really fun!  If you go to the workshop, consider coming back for it. ***

Cost:  If classes are purchased individually, the price is $15 per class, $5 for practicas on Tues. and Wed. (9:00 - 11:00pm) and $12 for the Saturday night Milonga.  Entire workshop (includes classes and practicas on Tues. and Wed., plus the Saturday evening Milonga) is $100.

To Register:  Please send cash, check, or money order to:

Brenda Papera, 114 S. 6th Avenue, Bozeman, MT  59715,  email:  bpapera@bridgeband.com 

See David and Lisette dancing at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zGacG0AkbXc
See Lisette's website at:  http://www.lisetteperelle.com/