Casa de Practica

In 1987, when he was 11 years old, Andres saw Juan Carlos Copes dancing tango on TV. Fascinated, he begged his mother to find a tango teacher for him. After dancing for a year, he was recruited by Gustavo Naveira, with whom he studied and in whose company he performaned for 3 years. He went on to study and perform with two more tango icons--Juan Carlos Copes and Rudolpho Dinzel--all before the age of 18. In the 1990's, he took part in the creation of "tango nuevo" as a participant in weekly closed rehearsals organized by Fabian Salas, and attended by Gustavo Naveira and Chicho Frumboli, among others. Andres has performed in Buenos Aires milongas over 60 times, including 20 performances with ther legendary Geraldine Rojas. Andres combines traditional tango technique with "tango nuevo" steps to create an exceptionally dynamic and fluid dance. His background in traditional tango technique means his teaching is applicable to dancers of all styles. Since arriving in the US for the first time in January, 2006, Andrés has taught in 14 cities.

Schedule & Locations subject to change.

Saturday, February 24 - Casa de Practica

2:00-3:30: Different Syncopations
3:45-5:15: Dancing the Phrase & Phrasing the Dance

Saturday night, February 24 - MG Studio
8:00-9:00 - Before the Practica

Sunday, February 25 - Synthesis Dance Studios

2:30-4:00: Piernazos (Body Ganchos)
4:15-5:45: Volcadas & Apoyaditas

Monday, February 26 - Casa de Practica

8:00-9:30: Cuarta Sacadas

Tuesday, February 27 - Casa de Practica

8:00-9:30: Syncopation in Vals

Wednesday, February 28 - Casa de Practica

8:00-9:30: Corridas

Andres will be assisted in the Casa de Practica classes
by Naomi Hotta

Casa de Practica
506 N. Fuller Avenue
(enter studio at end of driveway)
Los Angeles 90036
323-969-1610/573-5663

MG Dance Studio
6767 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Level
Hollywood 90028
323-468-9000/573-5663

Synthesis Dance Studios
4200 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood 91602
818-754-1760

Although not anticipated, Locations & Class Schedules always subject to change. Please make sure to check this website for the most up-to-date information.

Saturday, Sunday Afternoon,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Evening Classes
Drop-In Rate
$25/one class;
$45/two classes in a day

Saturday Night Class & Practica
Class & Practica: $10
Practica Only: $7
(bring your own folding chair if you want to sit)

Early Registration Discounts
$20/one class
$35/two classes in a day
$60/all four weekend afternoon classes
$55/all three weeknight classes
$100/all seven classes
(Early Registration Discounts to not include Saturday Night Class &/or Practica, are non refundable.
Payment must be received by February 22)

Private Lessons at Casa de Practica
$95/hour, $180/2 hours, $255/3 hours, $320/4 hours

Meredith Klein began dancing tango in Massachusetts in February 1999. She managed to keep tango on the outskirts of her life for six years, before finally succumbing to the desire to do nothing but dance. After visiting Buenos Aires for the first time in January 2005, she left her job as Development Director for a nonprofit arts organization, sold her house, car, and most of her possessions, and relocated to Buenos Aires. Since April 2005, Meredith has been working with Andres Amarilla, including performances in La Vikinga and Villa Malcolm in Buenos Aires. In January 2006, Meredith & Andres embarked on a 6 1/2 month US tour. So far, they have taught in 11 US cities, including Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, NYC, Eugene and Portland, OR, Santa Barbara, Houston, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Providence, RI and New Haven, CT. Meredith & Andres are best known for their ability to clearly articulate the physical principles and technique that make any step work—from the simplest walk to the cross to the most complicated colgadas, ganchos and jumps. They are particularly sought out for their teaching of alternative embrace vocabulary & technique. Because they use traditional tango technique to execute complicated “nuevo tango” steps, their dance is characterized by a classic look and musicality.

Private Lessons at Casa de Practica with ANDRES Available By Appointment

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