SoCal’s 2020 Official Pre-competition Grand Maestros
After a long absence, Ivan & Sara are back in LA in January and February 2020. During their 6 week residence, in addition to private lessons, they will be teaching 2 special group semi-private classes. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn with teachers who train international professional dancers. Ivan & Sara have extensive experience in training couples for competition whether salon or stage, they can help elevate your dance skills and improve your technique.
A LITTLE ABOUT IVAN & SARA
Ivan and Sara are a professional tango couple with 15 years of teaching and performing experience. World championship tango salon finalists, Ivan and Sara are invited to teach in major festivals and give workshops worldwide. They have danced in important professional companies such as Tangueros del Sur led by Natalia Hills and Tango x 2 led by Miguel Angel Zotto, and have recently created and directed a full length tango dance story which premiered in Moscow’s House of Music. While Ivan and Sara mostly train teaching and performing professionals, their clear and precise didactic method makes them a preferred choice for dedicated dancers of all levels.
SEMI-PRIVATE GROUP INTENSIVES: STAGE CHOREO & JACK & JILL/MILONGUERO
1) 5 week CHOREO COUPLES INTENSIVE (90mins)
Limited to 4 couples, the participants in this class will learn all of the secrets of creating their own choreography by learning through Ivan & Sara’s process. All fundamentals will be covered, including how to pick the music and costumes, how to structure a choreography, and essential techniques for adagios and variations. Expect homework after each class.
Dates: Thursdays in Jan & Feb starting Jan 9 and lasting until Feb 6 2020.
Time: 8-9:30pm
FEE: 500/couple**
2) 5 week SEMI-PRIVATE CLASS for JACK & JILL/MILONGUERO competitors / TANGO FANATICS (90mins)
Limited to 4 leaders and 4 followers, this 5 week course is designed to fast-track your improvement by challenging your technical skills, enhancing your connection and helping you master musicality and expression. This class is for tango nerds, and those who are considering entering the Milongero competition. Expect homework after each class.
Dates: Wednesdays in Jan & Feb starting Jan 8 and lasting until Feb 5 2020.
Time: 8-9:30pm
FEE: 250/person**
PRIVATE LESSONS
Will be held at Casa de Practica – https://casadepractica.wixsite.com/casadepractica
FEES: 160 USD teaching together
130 USD teaching separately
** Students attending group classes will receive a 20% discount on private lessons.
To join their group workshops please email Ivan Herrera or Sara Grdan at [email protected] and to book your private lessons with Ivan and Sara please email Lynn Lewin at [email protected] or call (323) 507-3835.