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Welcome to the Tea & Tango practica where beginners and experienced tango dancers can enjoy live music, dancing & savoury flavours of puerh tea.Hosted in a beautiful historic heritage house in Palo Alto
=======Program: May 11th, 2024=====
Doors open at 4:45 PM
5:00 - 8:00 Practica
6:00 - 6:45p Live Show
+ Authentic puerh tea from Yunnan (China) & Argentine empanadas
---------LIVE MUSIC----------------
Trio ARTE (Alex Roitman Tango Ensable)
Claudio Ortega, voice
Crystie Shum, piano
Alex Roitman, bandoneón
The performance will feature an amazing variety of tangos. From the grandeur of big orchestra arrangements to the intimacy of solos and duos to Piazzolla and other modern tango composers to the present day, you will be on a breathtaking journey filled with passion, love and nostalgia. Combining strong classical skills with the extensive tango style training and individual musicality, this ensemble brings the flavor of Buenos Aires to you.
---------Social Practica----------------
We will play a mix of golden age and contemporary tango tunes as you dance, sip tea, enjoy art and empanadas. We have two rooms available for dancing.
---------------FAQ-----------------------
Q. Do I need to be a tango dancer to participate?
A. No, beginners are welcome to attend and enjoy the live music and dancing.
Q. Do I need to bring a partner to the event?
A. No, you can come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Q. Do I need dance shoes?
A. Dance shoes are recommended but not required.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Casual comfortable clothes or dress up!
More questions? email: [email protected]
---------REGISTER HERE ----------
*Limited Seats*
*Pre-Registration required*
$25
LINK ==> https://www.feelingflow.org/tea-tango#register
---------About the Artists------------
Claudio Ortega, voice, the Tango Singer from Buenos Aires effortlessly weaves tales of tango's history and local anecdotes into his performances, spanning classical to contemporary styles. With almost two decades of experience, he has graced prestigious venues like San Francisco Union Square, Stanford's Bing Musical Series, and the Hollywood Ford Amphitheater. Experience his unique blend of tango, boleros, and even Argentinian-accented Elvis.
Crystie Shum, piano, born in Hong Kong, rediscovered her passion for piano in 2017, immersing herself in Argentine tango. Under the guidance of renowned maestros like Hector Del Curto and Pablo Estigarribia, she honed her skills. Notable performances include the Stowe Tango Music Festival and concerts in Buenos Aires with Nacho Piana. Currently, she's active in groups like the Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble and Orquesta Tipica Domo
Alex Roitman, bandoneón, a disciple of Hector Del Curto, showcased his bandoneon mastery with Tangonero in San Francisco. He's a Stowe Tango Music Festival orchestra member and a Che Bandoneon International Competition medalist. Sharing the stage with tango legends like Victor Lavallen, he's known for compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions of classic tango. Currently dividing his time between the Boston Tango Orchestra and the Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble, he continues to enrich the tango scene on the East Coast
------------About the Host--------------
Karn Verma, a Chanoyu (Japanese Ceremonial Tea) practitioner since 2018, has been teaching tango since 2017, having taught at various esteemed centers. He's adept in both contemporary and historical dances, particularly Argentine tango, which he studied intensively in Buenos Aires and recently in Rome with dancer, teacher & actor Pablo Verón. Inspired by Richard Powers, his teaching philosophy reflects the ethos of the Stanford Tango Weeks.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1680 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3513, United States
